7305 Forest Wood Rd

Austin, TX 78745

$625,000
Last List Price
3
Beds
1,708 Sq. Ft.
$366 / Sq. Ft.
1,708
Sq. Ft.
$366
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/22/22
Closed 3/22/22

Description

Multiple Offers, Offer Deadline is Monday 2/21 by 12PM. This mid-century home exudes charm with it's classic shingle siding and original hardwood floors. Sitting on just over half an acre, this is a gem in the heart of 78745. Embrace the 1950's bomb shelter located in the back, side yard. Think of the possibilities this historic structure could become from a wine cellar to a sound studio. Bring your creativity and make it your own. As you set foot in the home, you're greeted by the formal dining,...Multiple Offers, Offer Deadline is Monday 2/21 by 12PM. This mid-century home exudes charm with it's classic shingle siding and original hardwood floors. Sitting on just over half an acre, this is a gem in the heart of 78745. Embrace the 1950's bomb shelter located in the back, side yard. Think of the possibilities this historic structure could become from a wine cellar to a sound studio. Bring your creativity and make it your own. As you set foot in the home, you're greeted by the formal dining, kitchen and entry, with a peek into the great room below. The open kitchen and dining allow for entertaining or making meals as a group with the ease to socialize and share in conversations. The breakfast bar is a great quick place to eat a meal or chat with the cook. Turn to the right and you have the secondary bathroom and in the hallway you have all of the bedrooms including the primary bedroom and bath at the front of the home. All of the bedrooms have original hardwood floors. Head back to the formal dining room and make your way down the steps into the great room there is a cozy fireplace and just on the other side of the room a small nook that is great for an office, study space or a workout area. Just across from the nook is the laundry facilities. Connected to the great room and office nook is the screened in back porch with room for seating so you can enjoy the outdoors even in mosquito season. Enjoy relaxing on the back porch while drinking a coffee in the morning or relaxing with a glass of your favorite refreshment after a long day. There is also a storm fence that is great for keeping in pets or small children. This yard is a blank canvas ready for some vegetable and flower gardens.
  1. Listed by Elissa Sexton • TREC #0540249 • Sky Realty
    P: (512)-799-4437 C: (512)-799-4437 sextoninthecity@gmail.com

Property Details for 7305 Forest Wood Road

Subdivision Name
Elmwood Estates
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Parcel Number
04191603030000
Tax Lot
7
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2022 06:03 AM

Property Details for 7305 Forest Wood Road

StatusClosed
MLS #8598683
Days on Market5
Taxes$2,372 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.57 AC / 25,003 SF
CountyTravis County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sky Realty, Elissa Sexton, TREC #0540249

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Dave McCartney, TREC #0677751

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Building Information for 7305 Forest Wood Road

Stories1Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 25,003 SF

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Property Information for 7305 Forest Wood Road

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 4
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Carport
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, FreeStandingGasRange, GasRange, RangeHood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Laundry Features: LowerLevel, LaundryRoom
  • Restrictions: NoRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Stone Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Window Features: AluminumFrames, SolarScreens, WoodFrames
  • Accessibility Features: Visitable
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Moderate Trees, See Remarks, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: QuartzCounters, WalkInShower
  • Room Description: The primary bathroom has a walk-in shower and a quartz countertop and a picture window.
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, LaminateCounters
  • Room Description: The kitchen opens to the dining room and there is an area for a smaller dine in table , plus there is a walk up bar.
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: SeparateShower
  • Room Description: Enjoy the classic 1950's style primary bedroom with an attached primary bathroom.
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $499,107
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Rate: 2.18%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Directions: From William Cannon head South on Menchaca, East on Matthews, South on Forest Wood Rd and the house is on the left.

Property History for 7305 Forest Wood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 22, 2022

Sold

ACTRIS #8598683

——
Feb 22, 2022

Pending

ACTRIS #8598683

——
Feb 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8598683

$625,000——
Jan 5, 2022

Expired

ACTRIS #3310865

$600,000—
Aug 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3310865

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/22/2022

Sold

ACTRIS #8598683

—
02/22/2022

Pending

ACTRIS #8598683

—
02/17/2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8598683

$625,000
01/05/2022

Expired

ACTRIS #3310865

$600,000
08/05/2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3310865

$650,000

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

Public Records for 7305 Forest Wood Road

Taxable ValueLand$389,560Additions$121,076Total$510,636
Tax Record2024$9,975 ($831 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,708 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,708 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,995 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957CountyTRAVISAPN04191603030000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7305 Forest Wood Road

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Casey Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Bedichek Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Akins High School
Public - 9 to 12
Greenleaf NCC
Charter - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Casey Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bedichek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Akins High School
Public9 to 12

Greenleaf NCC
Charter12

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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Listing Courtesy of Sky Realty, Elissa Sexton, TREC #0540249

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