7608 Forest Wood Rd

1,752 Sq. Ft.
$485 / Sq. Ft.
1,752
Sq. Ft.
$485
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Hurry because this property is SPECIAL! This combination of contemporary and rural is a rare find in Austin: over half an acre lot on a wooded, quiet street in South Austin with a beautiful contemporary home, plus a studio and a treehouse. Vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan give an expansive feel to this home. Owner's suite has a large tree-top balcony, a study area, a nursery/meditation/office room, a walk-in closet, and a lovely bathroom with full soaking bath and a walk-in shower. The treehouse...Hurry because this property is SPECIAL! This combination of contemporary and rural is a rare find in Austin: over half an acre lot on a wooded, quiet street in South Austin with a beautiful contemporary home, plus a studio and a treehouse. Vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan give an expansive feel to this home. Owner's suite has a large tree-top balcony, a study area, a nursery/meditation/office room, a walk-in closet, and a lovely bathroom with full soaking bath and a walk-in shower. The treehouse is a finished-out, air-conditioned space, perfect for work, play or guests. Garage with custom wood barn doors is currently being used as a workshop, and has a half bath. Spacious studio attached to garage is air conditioned, has high ceilings and is air-conditioned. (Possible opportunity to create an ADU?) Multiple decks and balcony create many outdoor living spaces. This home was designed with energy efficiency in mind. It has spray foam insulation, energy efficient windows, energy saving LED lighting, and a metal roof that is ready for rain water collection. Large front yard with a wooded area and a nice grassy area. Back yard is xeriscaped and has a large fire pit and a large chicken coop. There are so many places outside for relaxing, dining, playing, gardening, and more...
  1. Listed by Talitha Newman • TREC #0479876 • Brokerage DRE #9004904 • Allure Real Estate
    P: (512)-844-3360 C: (512)-844-3360 talitha@alluretx.com

Property Details for 7608 Forest Wood Road

Subdivision Name
Elmwood Estates
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
04221306050000
Tax Lot
5
LISTING CLOSED: 07/20/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 7608 Forest Wood Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5420898
Days on Market6
Taxes$8,356 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2014
Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,134 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Allure Real Estate, Talitha Newman, TREC #0479876

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Liz Aston, TREC #0582499

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Building Information for 7608 Forest Wood Road

Stories2Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,134 SF

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Property Information for 7608 Forest Wood Road

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 4
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Paved
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Concrete, Wood
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Cooktop
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Laundry Features: Inside, MainLevel, LaundryRoom
  • Restrictions: CityRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Exterior Steps, Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around, Balcony
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full, Gate, Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Window Features: AluminumFrames, DoublePaneWindows, InsulatedWindows
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Park
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • 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, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Lighting, Windows
  • Green Sustainability: ConservingMethods
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DiningArea, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, QuartzCounters
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, SoakingTub, SeparateShower
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: WalkInClosets
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: $520,238
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Rate: 2.23%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Security System
  • Directions: Take Mopac to east on Davis Lane; left on Forest Wood Road. OR, take Menchaca south past Wm Cannon; Left on Matthews Lane; right on Forest Wood Road.

Property History for 7608 Forest Wood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 20, 2021

Sold

ACTRIS #5420898

Jun 15, 2021

Pending

ACTRIS #5420898

Jun 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5420898

$850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2021

Sold

ACTRIS #5420898

06/15/2021

Pending

ACTRIS #5420898

06/09/2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5420898

$850,000

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

Public Records for 7608 Forest Wood Road

Taxable ValueLand$390,219Additions$233,752Total$623,971
Tax Record2024$9,892 ($824 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,752 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,752 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,138 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014CountyTRAVISAPN04221306050000

Schools near 7608 Forest Wood Road

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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Casey Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bedichek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Akins High School
Public9 to 12

Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Public6 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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Listing Courtesy of Allure Real Estate, Talitha Newman, TREC #0479876

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