1708 Forestglade DR, Austin TX 78745
Austin, TX 78745 · Park Forest Sec 01
Single Family Residence for sale in Park Forest Sec 01
Overview
Property Description
SELLER willing to pay up to 3% of sales price towards Buyer's Closing Costs, Prepaid Expenses or Buy Down Funds. HUGE LOT! .237 acres. Very well maintained midcentury modern brick home in walkable, residential, highly sought after central location, owned by MASTER GARDENER. Both front and back yards are like a city park. Off Street parking(carport), fenced yard, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors, updated kitchen and bathroom, charming screened in porch for outdoor dining and entertaining. ADU ( window unit) serves as workshop for this owner but has been an extra bedroom. This is a perfect property for a first time buyer, empty nester or for adding a unit (or 2!) in the back and keeping the front unit for income.
Financial Info
- Price
- $485,000
- $ / Sqft
- $512
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 2.0465%
- Est. Taxes
- $4,613
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Exemptions
- Homestead, Over 65
Legal Info
- Address
- 1708 Forestglade DR
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78745
- Subdivision
- Park Forest Sec 01
- Legal Description
- LOT 37 BLK B PARK FOREST SEC 1
- Parcel
- 04091203290000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Tile, Wood
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, RNGHD, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Master Bed
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Master Main
- Yes
- Interior Features
- No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main, Study/Home Office, None, Aluminum Frames
General Info
- Beds
- 3 Total / 3 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 1 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 1958 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 948 / Public Records
- Garage Desc
- Carport, Driveway
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Acres
- 0.24
- Lot Description
- Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Native Plants, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Restrictions
- City Restrictions, Zoning
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 10N
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Full, Gate, Wood
- Exterior Features
- Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- None
Rooms
Main level
- Dining Room
Opens to galley kitchen and sliding doors leading to screened-in porch. View of gorgeous back garden. very bright and airy
- Kitchen
Natural wood counter tops with farm style sink. Gas stove and microwave with extractor fan. Wood floors. Recessed lighting.
Galley Type Kitchen
- Bathroom
Updated with ceramic free standing single sink, fresh tiles, full bath, closets for storage and one window for natural light.
Full Bath
- Living Room
Flows into Dining and kitchen. Large window with southern exposure.
Ceiling Fan(s)
- Primary Bedroom
Wood Floors, Ceiling fan, closet and dual aspect windows for lovely natural light.
Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedroom
Wood Floors, ceiling fans, dual aspect windows.
Ceiling Fan(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Pending | — | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Active Under Contract | — | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Price Decrease | $485,000−$4,000 (−0.8%) | −$4,000 (−0.8%) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Price Decrease | $489,000−$10,000 (−2%) | −$10,000 (−2%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
TCAD account 312949
Uses rates from the supplied 2026 TCAD package. The file does not identify adopted or proposed status.
| Taxing Entity | Rate per $100 | Taxable Value | Estimated Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST | 0.103400 | $364,871 | $377.28 |
| AUSTIN ISD | 0.925200 | $219,871 | $2,034.25 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | 0.524017 | $151,897 | $795.97 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY | 0.375845 | $210,628 | $791.63 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | 0.118023 | $158,897 | $187.54 |
| Ordinary property tax estimate | 2.046485 | $4,186.67 |
Informational estimate, not a tax bill or taxes paid. Exemptions and tax ceilings can make taxes differ from the combined rate multiplied by one taxable value. PID assessments and other special charges are excluded; collector coverage has not been established.
Source: Travis County
- Owner
- GALVIN KATHLEEN ELIZABETH
- Legal
- LOT 37 BLK B PARK FOREST SEC 1
- Geo ID
- prop:312949
- Acreage
- 0.24
- Exemption Type
- Homestead, Over 65
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $4,613
- MLS tax year
- 2026
Annual taxes billed are the Tax Imposed amounts reported in the latest available Travis Tax Office statement. Exemptions and tax ceilings may prevent combined rate × taxable value from equaling the billed amount. Other collectors or assessments may not be included.
| Year | Appraised Value | Combined Rate per $100 | Annual Taxes Billed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $463,421 | 2.046485 | $4,613.03 |
| 2024 | — | 1.981814 | $7,756.43 |
| 2023 | — | 1.809247 | $6,364.07 |
| 2022 | — | 1.974923 | $6,809.20 |
| 2021 | — | 2.176679 | $6,926.61 |
| 2020 | — | 2.226665 | $6,599.13 |
Combined rates exclude PID placeholder rates. Historical amounts reflect the statement’s snapshot and may change after later corrections; they do not describe payment status. Appraisal values come from the legacy CAD source.
Source: Travis County
Schools
School Info
- District
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Joslin
- Middle
- Covington
- High
- Crockett
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$3,240 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $3,240
- Principal & interest
- $2,452
- Property taxes
- $384
- Homeowners insurance
- $404
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $388,000 | $4,337 | $25,092 | $383,663 | |
| 2 | $383,663 | $4,627 | $24,802 | $379,036 | |
| 3 | $379,036 | $4,937 | $24,492 | $374,099 | |
| 4 | $374,099 | $5,268 | $24,161 | $368,831 | |
| 5 | $368,831 | $5,621 | $23,809 | $363,211 | |
| 6 | $363,211 | $5,997 | $23,432 | $357,214 | |
| 7 | $357,214 | $6,399 | $23,030 | $350,815 | |
| 8 | $350,815 | $6,827 | $22,602 | $343,988 | |
| 9 | $343,988 | $7,284 | $22,145 | $336,704 | |
| 10 | $336,704 | $7,772 | $21,657 | $328,931 |
- Year 1$383,663
- Principal paid
- $4,337
- Interest paid
- $25,092
- Starting balance
- $388,000
- Year 2$379,036
- Principal paid
- $4,627
- Interest paid
- $24,802
- Starting balance
- $383,663
- Year 3$374,099
- Principal paid
- $4,937
- Interest paid
- $24,492
- Starting balance
- $379,036
- Year 4$368,831
- Principal paid
- $5,268
- Interest paid
- $24,161
- Starting balance
- $374,099
- Year 5$363,211
- Principal paid
- $5,621
- Interest paid
- $23,809
- Starting balance
- $368,831
- Year 6$357,214
- Principal paid
- $5,997
- Interest paid
- $23,432
- Starting balance
- $363,211
- Year 7$350,815
- Principal paid
- $6,399
- Interest paid
- $23,030
- Starting balance
- $357,214
- Year 8$343,988
- Principal paid
- $6,827
- Interest paid
- $22,602
- Starting balance
- $350,815
- Year 9$336,704
- Principal paid
- $7,284
- Interest paid
- $22,145
- Starting balance
- $343,988
- Year 10$328,931
- Principal paid
- $7,772
- Interest paid
- $21,657
- Starting balance
- $336,704
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