4804 Balcones Dr

Austin, TX 78731

$1,150,000
Price
3
Beds
2,437 Sq. Ft.
$472 / Sq. Ft.
2,437
Sq. Ft.
$472
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located on an oversized .388-acre lot in one of Central Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods, 4804 Balcones Drive presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a classic property in an exceptional location. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with two living areas and 2 dining areas offers a flexible layout and solid footprint, making it an ideal canvas for renovation, expansion, or a custom transformation. Complete with a basement and a full BBQ pit outside, this home provides great bones and a solid structure...Located on an oversized .388-acre lot in one of Central Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods, 4804 Balcones Drive presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a classic property in an exceptional location. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with two living areas and 2 dining areas offers a flexible layout and solid footprint, making it an ideal canvas for renovation, expansion, or a custom transformation. Complete with a basement and a full BBQ pit outside, this home provides great bones and a solid structure on a generous lot that provides ample room for future additions, outdoor living, or a complete redesign. Whether you’re a buyer with vision, an investor, or a builder, 4804 Balcones is perfectly suited for someone looking for a project in a premier setting. Surrounded by established homes, convenient to shopping, dining, and major thoroughfares, and located in a highly desirable pocket of Austin, the value here is truly in the potential. Opportunities like this — size, setting, and possibility — are increasingly rare on Balcones Drive. Bring your ideas and unlock what this property can become.
  1. Listed by Katherine Beckworth • TREC #0757579 • Brokerage DRE #579589 • Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    P: (512)-569-0304 C: (512)-569-0304 katherine.beckworth@kupersir.com

Property Details for 4804 Balcones Drive

Subdivision Name
Highland Park West
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
City
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
01300505120000
Tax Lot
35
LISTING UPDATED: 02/08/2026 02:01 PM

Property Details for 4804 Balcones Drive

StatusActive
MLS #8549089
Days on Market8
Taxes$20,947 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,918 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Katherine Beckworth, TREC #0757579
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Building Information for 4804 Balcones Drive

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,918 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,350 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,605

Property Taxes

$1,746

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4804 Balcones Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 4
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closets
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, StainlessSteelAppliances, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Restrictions: NoRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Window Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Moderate Trees, Native Plants, Views
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Phone Available, Water Connected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: First
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,023,540
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: 2.10%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: From Mopac North: Head north on MoPac (Loop 1) Expressway. Exit west onto US-290/West 38th Street. Continue west on West 38th Street until it becomes Balcones Drive. Turn right onto Balcones Drive. 4804 Balcones Dr will be on the left.

Property History for 4804 Balcones Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Feb 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8549089

$1,150,000——
May 7, 2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #6144130

$1,099,000——
Mar 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6144130

——
Mar 3, 2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #6144130

——
Feb 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6144130

$1,150,000——
Oct 8, 2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #6820530

$1,150,000——
May 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6820530

$1,195,000——
Nov 26, 1996

Sold

ACTRIS #395805

—
Oct 30, 1996

Pending

ACTRIS #395805

$195,000—
Sep 7, 1996

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #395805

$210,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/03/2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8549089

$1,150,000
05/07/2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #6144130

$1,099,000
03/14/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6144130

—
03/03/2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #6144130

—
02/06/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6144130

$1,150,000
10/08/2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #6820530

$1,150,000
05/02/2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6820530

$1,195,000
11/26/1996

Sold

ACTRIS #395805

—
10/30/1996

Pending

ACTRIS #395805

$195,000
09/07/1996

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #395805

$210,000

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

Public Records for 4804 Balcones Drive

Taxable ValueLand$565,060Additions$458,480Total$1,023,540
Tax Record2024$2,388 ($199 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,437 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,437 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt608 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,919 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyTRAVISAPN01300505120000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4804 Balcones Drive

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

Lamar Middle School
Public6 to 8

McCallum 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.

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More information about 4804 Balcones Drive, Austin, TX 78731

4804 Balcones Drive is a single family home for sale in Austin, TX 78731. This property was listed for sale on February 3, 2026 by Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty, it's currently listed at $1,150,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on November 26, 1996. This listing's school district is Austin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Highland Park Elementary School, Lamar Middle School and McCallum High School. 4804 Balcones Drive is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,437 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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Listing Courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Katherine Beckworth, TREC #0757579

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