303 Ben Howell Dr

Austin, TX 78704

$625,000
Price
2
Beds
1,454 Sq. Ft.
$430 / Sq. Ft.
1,454
Sq. Ft.
$430
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with a yard
a front view of a house with garden
a living room with furniture potted plant and a window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a window
a bathroom with a toilet sink and shower
a view of a patio with couches chairs and a table and chair
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of empty room with wooden floor and fan
a view of an empty room with a window and wooden floor
a view of an empty room with a window and wooden floor
a view of empty room with wooden floor and fan
a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and white appliances
a white kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and a sink
an empty room with wooden floor closet and windows
an empty room with windows and fan
a view of an empty room with a window
a utility room with dryer and washer
a bathroom with a shower sink mirror and toilet
a view of a hallway with windows and chandelier
a bathroom with a toilet sink and shower
a front view of a house with a yard
a house view with a garden space
a view of a house with backyard and garden
a view of a house with a yard
a front view of a house with garden
a view of a livingroom with a flat screen tv
a view of an empty room with a window

Description

Location, location, location! This Central Austin bungalow offers timeless charm and endless potential in the heart of 78704. Step inside to find original hardwood floors, French-pane windows, and creative touches throughout, creating a space that feels inviting and full of character. The home currently lives as a 2-bedroom, 2-bath with two living areas (3rd bedroom could be converted back)and a dining room, giving buyers flexibility to reimagine the layout or move right in and make it their own....Location, location, location! This Central Austin bungalow offers timeless charm and endless potential in the heart of 78704. Step inside to find original hardwood floors, French-pane windows, and creative touches throughout, creating a space that feels inviting and full of character. The home currently lives as a 2-bedroom, 2-bath with two living areas (3rd bedroom could be converted back)and a dining room, giving buyers flexibility to reimagine the layout or move right in and make it their own. A light-filled bonus room (468 sqft) with French doors provides the perfect spot for a home studio, workout space, or guest retreat. While the kitchen and baths are original, the home’s bones are strong, and the location is unbeatable — minutes from H-E-B, Cosmic Coffee, and Summer Moon, where neighborhood mornings and South Austin evenings come to life. A perfect opportunity for buyers who love vintage character and dream of personalizing their home in one of Austin’s most beloved zip codes.

Property Details for 303 Ben Howell Drive

Subdivision Name
Live Oak Grove Add
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Parcel Number
04050308640000
Tax Lot
4
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 04:25 PM

Property Details for 303 Ben Howell Drive

StatusActive
MLS #9212200
Days on Market48
Taxes$10,297 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,403 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Kent Redding, TREC #0514347; Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Kim Young, TREC #0607497
Add your commute

Building Information for 303 Ben Howell Drive

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,403 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,946 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,088

Property Taxes

$858

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 303 Ben Howell Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 4
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Driveway, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Off Street
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Master
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Trees Medium Size, Xeriscape
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: WaterSmartLandscaping
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: ConvertedGarage
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: 468 sq ft of finished out garage with a portable/electric AC
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $705,220
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Rate: 1.98%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: Going South from downtown on South 1st, left on Cumberland, right on Wilson, left on Ben Howell. Going North on South 1st from Hwy 71, right on Cumberland, right on Wilson, left on Ben Howell.

Property History for 303 Ben Howell Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 4, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #9212200

$625,000——
Nov 8, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #9212200

$660,000——
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9212200

$679,000——
Dec 14, 2007

Sold

ACTRIS #8819925

—
Dec 9, 2007

Pending

ACTRIS #8819925

$365,000—
Nov 27, 2007

Sold

ACTRIS #8819925

—
Jun 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8819925

$399,000—
Dec 1, 2001

Sold

ACTRIS #615828

—
Nov 12, 2001

Pending

ACTRIS #615828

$209,000—
Nov 6, 2001

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #615828

$209,000—
Nov 21, 1998

Sold

ACTRIS #475439

—
Oct 6, 1998

Pending

ACTRIS #475439

$95,900—
Aug 17, 1998

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #475439

$95,900—
Sep 15, 1997

Sold

ACTRIS #427208

—
Jul 16, 1997

Pending

ACTRIS #427208

$69,001—
Jun 18, 1997

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #427208

$69,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #9212200

$625,000
11/08/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #9212200

$660,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9212200

$679,000
12/14/2007

Sold

ACTRIS #8819925

—
12/09/2007

Pending

ACTRIS #8819925

$365,000
11/27/2007

Sold

ACTRIS #8819925

—
06/08/2007

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8819925

$399,000
12/01/2001

Sold

ACTRIS #615828

—
11/12/2001

Pending

ACTRIS #615828

$209,000
11/06/2001

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #615828

$209,000
11/21/1998

Sold

ACTRIS #475439

—
10/06/1998

Pending

ACTRIS #475439

$95,900
08/17/1998

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #475439

$95,900
09/15/1997

Sold

ACTRIS #427208

—
07/16/1997

Pending

ACTRIS #427208

$69,001
06/18/1997

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #427208

$69,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 303 Ben Howell Drive

Taxable ValueLand$380,294Additions$205,008Total$585,302
Tax Record2024$10,297 ($858 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,352 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,386 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyTRAVISAPN04050308640000

Schools near 303 Ben Howell Drive

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dawson Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Lively Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Travis High School
Public - 9 to 12
Leadership Academy
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dawson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lively Middle School
Public6 to 8

Travis High School
Public9 to 12

Leadership Academy
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 303 Ben Howell Drive, Austin, TX 78704

303 Ben Howell Drive is a single family home for sale in Austin, TX 78704. This property was listed for sale on October 31, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, it's currently listed at $625,000. It has been on the market for a total of 48 days and was last sold on December 14, 2007. This listing's school district is Austin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Dawson Elementary School, Lively Middle School and Travis High School. 303 Ben Howell Drive is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,454 sqft single family home built in 1952.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Kent Redding, TREC #0514347; Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Kim Young, TREC #0607497

Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS), Central Hill Country Board of Realtors, Central Texas MLS, Highland Lakes Association of Realtors, Bryan-College Station Association of REALTORS, and Waco Association of REALTORS. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS, Central Hill Country Board of Realtors, Central Texas MLS, Highland Lakes Association of Realtors, Bryan-College Station Association of REALTORS, Waco Association of REALTORS, and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Copyright© 2025 Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS), Central Hill Country Board of Realtors, Central Texas MLS, Highland Lakes Association of Realtors, Bryan-College Station Association of REALTORS, and Waco Association of REALTORS. All rights reserved. We do not attempt to independently verify the currency, completeness, accuracy or authenticity of the data contained herein. All area measurements and calculations are approximate and should be independently verified. Data may be subject to transcription and transmission errors. Accordingly, the data is provided on an “as is” “as available” basis only and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market”. © [2025] REsides, Inc. All rights reserved. Certain information contained herein is derived from information, which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, REsides, Inc.