Active Listing  ·  16 days on market

4904 BACKTRAIL Dr

Austin, TX 78731
$1,014,000
5 Bed 4 Bath 2,924 sqft $347/sqft Built 1984 0.35 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Cat Mountain North Sec 1-A
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About This Home

This jewel is just waiting to be snatched up! 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home that needs upgrades in

beautiful North Cat Mountain! Inground pool. Hurry before it's gone! RESERVE AUCTION

PROPERTY- Property sold “AS-IS” without contingencies, repairs, warranties, guarantees or

representation as to listing accuracy, property information, photo or other depiction included or

described herein. Inspect before bidding.

At $347/sqft, this home is 11% below the Austin active market average of $390/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

4904 BACKTRAIL Dr, Austin, TX 78731

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Property Details

Price $1,014,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths ,
Living Area 2,924 sqft
Lot Size 0.35 acres (15,315.7 sqft)
Year Built 1984
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Cat Mountain North Sec 1-A
County Travis
Zip Code 78731
$/sqft $347/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. $21,986.13
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT250986075
List Date October 27, 2026
Elementary School Doss (Austin ISD)
Middle School Travis
High School Anderson
School District Austin ISD

School District

Austin ISD

Doss (Austin ISD) · Travis · Anderson

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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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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
$4,867/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
$202,800
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$4,867
Principal + Interest−$5,534
Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$1,775
Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$423
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-2,865

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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