Active Listing  ·  42 days on market

302 Ben Howell Dr

Austin, TX 78704
$875,000
3 Bed 2 Bath 1,322 sqft $662/sqft Built 1999 0.15 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Live Oak Grove Addn

This incredibly charming & thoughtfully updated SOCO gem features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & an entertainer's dream backyard right in the heart of 78704! Enjoy mornings, evenings & everything in between from either of the beautiful porches located in the front and back of the house with fully fenced and landscaped yards! Looking for privacy? Look no further! This fabulous home offers an oversized PRIVATE covered deck overlooking the low maintenance turfed backyard and always refreshing cowboy pool. Step into an open floor plan that has been thoughtfully updated with vaulted ceilings, designer finishes & artistic touches throughout! This home possesses the perfect floor plan for its current job- a fully functioning & highly successful AirBNB. The flex bedroom/study is styled perfectly with a murphy bed to accommodate extra guests that can stow away easily to make room for a home office/hobby room! This perfect South Austin house is built to last with a steel frame and slab foundation. Parking? No problem! This special property features a spacious 2-car garage with extended private driveway and plenty of street parking directly out front. Enjoy living close to downtown, SOLA, SOCO, and South First while still maintaining the safe, suburban feeling of a sleepy south Austin neighborhood.

At $662/sqft, this home is priced 69% above the Austin active market average of $391/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

302 Ben Howell Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Property Details

Price $875,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths ,
Living Area 1,322 sqft
Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,547.07 sqft)
Year Built 1999
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Live Oak Grove Addn
County Travis
Zip Code 78704
$/sqft $662/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. $12,961.23
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT237391073
List Date June 23, 2026
Elementary School Dawson
Middle School Lively
High School Travis
School District ,

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Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Austin with similar bedroom count, size, and price range, giving you real-time context for how this property's asking price compares to the active market.

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7705 Shelton Rd
Burleson
$875,000 $518 3 bd / 2 ba 1,689 sqft , 2026-01-08
1801 Travis Heights Blvd
Travis Heights
$875,000 $827 3 bd / 1 ba 1,058 sqft , 2026-01-09
610 Davis St #2508
The Modern Austin Residences
$875,000 $745 2 bd / 2 ba 1,174 sqft , 2026-05-21
1610 Willow St
Riverside
$875,000 $745 4 bd / 3 ba 1,175 sqft , 2026-06-10
2209 S 1st St #328
One Oak Condos
$874,000 $661 2 bd / 2 ba 1,323 sqft , 2026-06-26

Source: ACTRIS MLS, live listings. Similar by ±1 bed, ±35% price, ±35% sqft. Contact Luke for a formal comparative market analysis.

Investment Analysis

Rental Income Potential

The numbers below use conservative Austin-market assumptions. They are estimates, not a guarantee. Actual rents vary by condition, timing, and management. Read our full Austin rental property guide →

Est. Monthly Rent
$4,200/mo
0.48% rule · conservative Austin est.
Gross Yield
5.76%
Annual rent ÷ purchase price
Cap Rate (est.)
3.46%
NOI after 40% vacancy + expenses
Down Payment
$175,000
20% conventional investment loan

Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown (20% down · 7.25% rate)

Estimated Gross Rent+$4,200
Principal + Interest−$4,775
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$1,531
Insurance (~0.5%)−$365
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-2,471

At current rates and prices, many Austin luxury properties run neutral or slightly negative on pure cash flow, appreciation and equity paydown are the primary return drivers. BRRRR and off-market acquisitions can improve day-one cash flow. Learn about the BRRRR method in Austin →

Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near Austin, TX

Austin sits within commuting range of Austin's major tech, manufacturing, and corporate campuses. Approximate drive times from this area:

Tesla Gigafactory 15-25 min E
Apple Campus (Domain) 20-30 min N
Google / Meta / Indeed 10-15 min downtown
Dell Medical School / UT Austin 10-20 min
Samsung Austin Semiconductor 25 min N

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