205 Ben Howell Dr

2,483 Sq. Ft.
$846 / Sq. Ft.
2,483
Sq. Ft.
$846
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stunning new construction home located in the heart of Austin and the infamous South Congress district. This home provides a relaxing living environment which includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Natural light flows throughout the home, in addition to the open floor layout. Beautiful gourmet kitchen was designed for convenience with a large center island and plenty of space for preparing meals and entertaining friends and family. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless-steel appliances. Spacious...Stunning new construction home located in the heart of Austin and the infamous South Congress district. This home provides a relaxing living environment which includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Natural light flows throughout the home, in addition to the open floor layout. Beautiful gourmet kitchen was designed for convenience with a large center island and plenty of space for preparing meals and entertaining friends and family. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless-steel appliances. Spacious master is off from the dining area with high ceilings and is fully equipped with dual vanities, a separate walk-in shower and garden/soaking tub. Maximize your living experience with the covered patio and inground pool to enjoy the additional space for entertaining guests, in addition to the welcoming backyard which is beautifully landscaped.
  1. Listed by Cody Cooper • TREC #0640434 • Brokerage DRE #9006127 • Sprout Realty
    P: (832)-334-9588 C: (832)-334-9588 cody@sprouthomes.com
  2. Listed by Taylor Drolette • TREC #0716376 • Sprout Realty
    P: (512)-674-5658 C: (512)-674-5658 taylor@sprouthomes.com

Property Details for 205 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
04050308670000
Tax Lot
5
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2023 03:54 PM

Property Details for 205 Ben Howell Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #1772744
Days on Market113
Taxes$27,940 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2020
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,359 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sprout Realty, Cody Cooper, TREC #0640434; Sprout Realty, Taylor Drolette, TREC #0716376

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Keith Trigaci, TREC #0715233

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Building Information for 205 Ben Howell Drive

Stories2Year Built2020Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,359 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,563 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,235

Property Taxes

$2,328

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 205 Ben Howell Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, EnergyStarQualifiedAppliances, ExhaustFan, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasOven, Microwave, StainlessSteelAppliances
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: LaundryCloset
  • Restrictions: NoRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Hardiplank Type, Metal Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Fenced, Privacy, Wood
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Sprinklers Partial, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Location Information
  • Builder Name: Newcastle Homes
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Available
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Materials, Appliances
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, JackAndJillBath, RecessedLighting, WalkInClosets
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, RecessedLighting
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans
Room 4
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, GardenTubRomanTub, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, WalkInShower
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastArea
Room 6
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, RecessedLighting
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, HighCeilings, SeparateShower
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 6
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 7
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 8
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 9
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,283,614
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Rate: 2.17%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: From South 1st: East on Cumberland, south/right on Wilson, east/left on Ben Howell--house on south/right side From South Congress: West on Cumberland, south/left on Wilson, east/left on Ben Howell--house on south/right side

Property History for 205 Ben Howell Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 30, 2025

Sold

ACTRIS #8003338

Dec 22, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #8003338

Dec 1, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,225,000
Oct 29, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,250,000
Oct 20, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,290,000
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8003338

Aug 25, 2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #8003338

Aug 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,350,000
Aug 29, 2022

Sold

ACTRIS #1772744

Aug 11, 2022

Pending

ACTRIS #1772744

Apr 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1772744

$2,100,000
Jul 17, 2020

Sold

ACTRIS #9141366

Jun 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9141366

$1,249,990
Jun 12, 2020

Pending

ACTRIS #9141366

$1,249,990
Jun 12, 2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9141366

$1,249,990
Jun 8, 2020

Expired

ACTRIS #4919417

$1,249,990
Jan 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4919417

$1,287,000
Dec 10, 2018

Sold

ACTRIS #9547164

Nov 6, 2018

Pending

ACTRIS #9547164

$425,000
Oct 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9547164

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2025

Sold

ACTRIS #8003338

12/22/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #8003338

12/01/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,225,000
10/29/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,250,000
10/20/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,290,000
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8003338

08/25/2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #8003338

08/18/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8003338

$1,350,000
08/29/2022

Sold

ACTRIS #1772744

08/11/2022

Pending

ACTRIS #1772744

04/14/2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1772744

$2,100,000
07/17/2020

Sold

ACTRIS #9141366

06/13/2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9141366

$1,249,990
06/12/2020

Pending

ACTRIS #9141366

$1,249,990
06/12/2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9141366

$1,249,990
06/08/2020

Expired

ACTRIS #4919417

$1,249,990
01/30/2020

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4919417

$1,287,000
12/10/2018

Sold

ACTRIS #9547164

11/06/2018

Pending

ACTRIS #9547164

$425,000
10/23/2018

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9547164

$425,000

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

Public Records for 205 Ben Howell Drive

Taxable ValueLand$380,179Additions$819,821Total$1,200,000
Tax Record2024$22,382 ($1,865 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,486 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,486 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,373 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019CountyTRAVISAPN04050308670000

Schools near 205 Ben Howell 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 - 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.

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Listing Courtesy of Sprout Realty, Cody Cooper, TREC #0640434; Sprout Realty, Taylor Drolette, TREC #0716376

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