1709 Drake Ave

Austin, TX
$ 795,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 850 Virtual Tour
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1709 Drake Avenue - the most perfect location in Travis Heights. Only three blocks to South Congress. Far enough for privacy, close enough for coffee, surrounded by other charming bungalows. At this price you can have your own a piece of Travis Heights history. The front porch swing invites you up the steps and the cheery yellow door welcomes you inside. A cozy living room with original hardwood floors and multiple windows offers a homey place to relax. The dining room is the center of the home which has easy access to the kitchen. There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom in between. Or create an office instead of a second bedroom. Head out to the back deck for entertaining. There is a fenced backyard + a detached garage/storage shed. The Travis Heights neighborhood features Big Stacy Park & Pool, Little Stacy kids playscape, wading pool, and tennis courts. Steps to restaurants, bars and shopping on South Congress. Come live in the heart of it all and make memories of your very own in this enchanting cottage!

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  • Price
  • $ 795,000
  • City
  • Austin
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • TRAVIS
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • 6
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1038 Acres
  • Zip
  • 78704
  • Sqr Footage
  • 850
  • Year Built
  • 1925
  • Taxes
  • $ 14230
  • Style
  • Single Family Residence
  • MLS#
  • 1194091
Listed By: Compass RE Texas, LLC;
Data Source: Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) as distributed by MLS GRID

Features

General

Living Area 850
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Wall Furnace
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Utilities Electricity Connected,High Speed Internet,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected
Roof Metal
Appliances Microwave,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer Stacked
Garage Spaces 1
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Front Porch
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1925
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Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2026
Waterfront Features None
Community Features Park,Playground,Pool
Accessibility None
County Travis
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Energy Efficient None
Subdivision Name Fairview Park
Facing Direction West
Green Sustainability None
Other Structures None
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions From Downtown go South on S Congress. Turn left on E Annie St. Turn left on Drake Ave. House is 2nd on the right.
High School Austin
City Austin
Disclosures None
MLS Area 6
Lot Size Square Feet 4521.53
Elementary School Travis Hts
Middle/Junior High School O Henry
Property Condition Resale
Virtual Tour https://1709Drake.com/idx
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Public Records
Tax Assessed Value 695369
Virtual Tour https://1709Drake.com/

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Granite Counters,No Interior Steps,Primary Bedroom on Main
Flooring Tile,Wood
Window Features Window Treatments,Wood Frames
Total Bedrooms 2
Main Level Bedrooms 2
LivingAreaSource Appraiser
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Private Yard
Fencing Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Parking Features Detached,Driveway,Garage
Lot Features Back Yard
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot Size Acres 0.1038
Waterfront Y/N No
Covered Spaces 1
Horse Y/N No
Horse Amenities None

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Austin, TX office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Travis Hts Elementary School
Middle School O Henry Middle School
High School Austin High School

Price History

9/10/2026 Listed $795,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 78704

Price
AVG $1.51M
$800K
Taxes
AVG $21,979
$14,230
Year Built
AVG 1992
1925
Visits
AVG 183
43
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1709 Drake Ave Austin, TX is a Single Family Home for sale at $795000 with 850 sqft and a lot size of 0.1038 Acres Acre(s). 1709 Drake Ave Austin has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1925. The property's zip code is 78704 which is in Austin, TX

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