6517 Tara Dr

1,736 Sq. Ft.
$141 / Sq. Ft.
1,736
Sq. Ft.
$141
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Move-in ready 3 bedroom charmer under $250k in red-hot SE Austin! Meticulously maintained and tastefully updated including new energy efficient windows throughout. Huge covered patio offers a shady spot to grill, entertain, or just relax while overlooking the private backyard. Perfect for owner-occupants or turn-key investors. Convenient to the airport, McKinney Falls State Park, Onion Creek Metro Park, Roy Kizer GC, and Southpark Meadows for shopping and entertainment.FEMA - Unknown Restrictions:...Move-in ready 3 bedroom charmer under $250k in red-hot SE Austin! Meticulously maintained and tastefully updated including new energy efficient windows throughout. Huge covered patio offers a shady spot to grill, entertain, or just relax while overlooking the private backyard. Perfect for owner-occupants or turn-key investors. Convenient to the airport, McKinney Falls State Park, Onion Creek Metro Park, Roy Kizer GC, and Southpark Meadows for shopping and entertainment.FEMA - Unknown Restrictions: Yes

Listing Agent

  1. Rob Albertson

    Rob Albertson

    Listing Agent

    Realty Austin

    TREC #0577229

    P: (512)-653-8939

Property Details for 6517 Tara Drive

Subdivision Name
Springfield Ph B Sec 02
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
Pets Allowed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/14/2026 09:52 AM

Property Details for 6517 Tara Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #5228658
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,906 / year
HOA Fees$250 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2001
Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,967 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Lindsay Neuren, TREC #0695144

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Building Information for 6517 Tara Drive

Stories2Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,967 SF

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Property Information for 6517 Tara Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Interior Steps, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced, Privacy
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: See Remarks
  • Lot Features: Interior Lot, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
Location Information
  • Building Area Total: 1,736.00
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Features: SeeRemarks
Room 2
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 3
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 4
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Features: WalkInClosets
Room 5
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Name: Springfield HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: SeeRemarks
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Rate: 2.14%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: From William Cannon, south on Running Water, left on Tara Dr. Home is on the right.

Property History for 6517 Tara Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Aug 10, 2020

Sold

ACTRIS #5228658

Jul 9, 2020

Pending

ACTRIS #5228658

$245,000
Jul 9, 2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5228658

$245,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2020

Sold

ACTRIS #5228658

07/09/2020

Pending

ACTRIS #5228658

$245,000
07/09/2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5228658

$245,000

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

Public Records for 6517 Tara Drive

Taxable ValueLand$62,814Additions$235,245Total$298,059
Tax Record2024$6,419 ($535 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,981 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001CountyTRAVISAPN03320326260000

Schools near 6517 Tara Drive

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Palm Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Paredes Middle School
Public6 to 8

Akins High School
Public9 to 12

Graduation Preparatory Academy
Public9 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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