Active Listing  ·  2 days on market

7917 Forest View Dr

Austin, TX 78737
$975,000
4 Bed 4 Bath 3,206 sqft $304/sqft Built 1986 1.02 acres Pool Goldenwood West Sec 3

Colorado inspired rustic beauty. If you want manicured lawns and perfect yards... don't look here. But if you want to see foxes, deer and the occasional coyote... this is your place. Wild Country. Completely renovated - taken down to the stud. New plumbing, electrical, new roof w/decking, new insulation, appliances, flooring and floor plan. Walk into an amazingly comfortable home with attention to detail. Upstairs is set up for multi-generational family living with its own separate entrance. So, bring the grandkids and extended family to live with you.

At $304/sqft, this home is 22% 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

7917 Forest View Dr, Austin, TX 78737

Property Details

Price $975,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Living Area 3,206 sqft
Lot Size 1.02 acres (44,431.2 sqft)
Year Built 1986
Garage ,
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Goldenwood West Sec 3
County Hays
Zip Code 78737
$/sqft $304/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $30/Monthly
Annual Tax Est. $7,001.38
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT252226662
List Date November 10, 2026
Elementary School Cypress Springs
Middle School Sycamore Springs
High School Dripping Springs
School District Dripping Springs ISD

Dripping Springs ISD

Cypress Springs · Sycamore Springs · Dripping Springs

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Similar Homes on the Market in Austin

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.

AddressList Price$/sqftBeds/BathsSqftDOMListed
1575 Nature View Loop
Rutherford West Sec 5
$875,000 $301 3 bd / 3 ba 2,909 sqft , 2026-11-02
1861 Nature View Loop
Rutherford West
$850,000 $282 4 bd / 3 ba 3,013 sqft , 2026-10-01
8501 Persimmon Grv
Goldenwood West
$825,000 $244 4 bd / 3 ba 3,383 sqft , 2026-10-08

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
$4,680/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
$195,000
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$4,680
Principal + Interest−$5,321
Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$1,706
Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$406
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-2,753

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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About the Author
Luke Allen, Austin TX Realtor, TREC #788149
Luke Allen
Licensed Austin TX Realtor · TREC #788149 · Full-time since 2019
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Luke Allen is a full-time Austin TX Realtor with the Austin Marketing + Development Group brokerage. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across every Austin ISD and the surrounding neighborhoods, from Downtown and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the Hill Country. Every page on this site is written and maintained by Luke. The written content was last updated on November 11, 2026.

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