302 Ben Howell DR, Austin TX 78704
Austin, TX 78704 · Live Oak Grove Addn
Single Family Residence for sale in Live Oak Grove Addn
Overview
Property Description
This incredibly charming & thoughtfully updated SOCO gem features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & an entertainer's dream backyard right in the heart of 78704! Enjoy mornings, evenings & everything in between from either of the beautiful porches located in the front and back of the house with fully fenced and landscaped yards! Looking for privacy? Look no further! This fabulous home offers an oversized PRIVATE covered deck overlooking the low maintenance turfed backyard and always refreshing cowboy pool. Step into an open floor plan that has been thoughtfully updated with vaulted ceilings, designer finishes & artistic touches throughout! This home possesses the perfect floor plan for its current job- a fully functioning & highly successful AirBNB. The flex bedroom/study is styled perfectly with a murphy bed to accommodate extra guests that can stow away easily to make room for a home office/hobby room! This perfect South Austin house is built to last with a steel frame and slab foundation. Parking? No problem! This special property features a spacious 2-car garage with extended private driveway and plenty of street parking directly out front. Enjoy living close to downtown, SOLA, SOCO, and South First while still maintaining the safe, suburban feeling of a sleepy south Austin neighborhood.
Financial Info
- Price
- $825,000
- $ / Sqft
- $624
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 2%
- Est. Taxes
- $9,134.02
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Exemptions
- None
Legal Info
- Address
- 302 Ben Howell DR
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78704
- Subdivision
- Live Oak Grove Addn
- Legal Description
- LOT 12 *RESUB PTS OF LTS 1-2 LIVE OAK G
- Parcel
- 04050304120000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Tile, Wood
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry
- In Hall, In Unit, Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Master Bed
- Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Main
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace Description
- Great Room, Living Room
- Interior Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tile Counters, Electric Dryer Hookup, French Doors, High Speed Internet, Murphy Bed, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Blinds, Window Treatments
General Info
- Beds
- 3 Total / 3 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 2 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 1999 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 1,322 / Owner
- Garages
- 2
- Garage Desc
- Attached, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Guest, Kitchen Level, Lighted, Off Street, Outside, Paved
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Acres
- 0.15
- Lot Description
- Back Yard, Curbs, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Private, Public Maintained Road, Sprinkler - Automatic, Sprinkler - Back Yard, Sprinkler - In-ground, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate
- Restrictions
- None
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 6
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
- Heat
- Central, Natural Gas
- A C
- Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Full, Privacy, Wood
- Exterior Features
- Dog Run, Exterior Steps, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool On Property
- Yes
- Area Amenities
- None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Price Decrease | $825,000−$10,000 (−1.2%) | −$10,000 (−1.2%) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
TCAD account 307222
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 | $627,008 | $648.33 |
| AUSTIN ISD | 0.925200 | $493,341 | $4,564.39 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | 0.524017 | $506,673 | $2,655.05 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY | 0.375845 | $506,673 | $1,904.31 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | 0.118023 | $506,673 | $597.99 |
| Ordinary property tax estimate | 2.046485 | $10,370.07 |
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
- COOK ALICE LUCILE
- Legal
- LOT 12 *RESUB PTS OF LTS 1-2 LIVE OAK GROVE ADDN
- Geo ID
- prop:307222
- Acreage
- 0.15
- Exemption Type
- Homestead
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $9,134.02
- 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 | $721,241 | 2.046485 | $11,989.07 |
| 2024 | — | 1.981814 | $13,202.55 |
| 2023 | — | 1.809247 | $10,921.19 |
| 2022 | — | 1.974923 | $11,357.03 |
| 2021 | — | 2.176679 | $11,465.19 |
| 2020 | — | 2.226665 | $10,938.20 |
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
- Dawson
- Middle
- Lively
- High
- Travis
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$5,621 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $5,621
- Principal & interest
- $4,172
- Property taxes
- $761
- Homeowners insurance
- $688
*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 | $660,000 | $7,377 | $42,683 | $652,623 | |
| 2 | $652,623 | $7,871 | $42,189 | $644,752 | |
| 3 | $644,752 | $8,398 | $41,662 | $636,354 | |
| 4 | $636,354 | $8,961 | $41,099 | $627,393 | |
| 5 | $627,393 | $9,561 | $40,499 | $617,832 | |
| 6 | $617,832 | $10,201 | $39,859 | $607,631 | |
| 7 | $607,631 | $10,884 | $39,176 | $596,747 | |
| 8 | $596,747 | $11,613 | $38,447 | $585,134 | |
| 9 | $585,134 | $12,391 | $37,669 | $572,743 | |
| 10 | $572,743 | $13,221 | $36,839 | $559,522 |
- Year 1$652,623
- Principal paid
- $7,377
- Interest paid
- $42,683
- Starting balance
- $660,000
- Year 2$644,752
- Principal paid
- $7,871
- Interest paid
- $42,189
- Starting balance
- $652,623
- Year 3$636,354
- Principal paid
- $8,398
- Interest paid
- $41,662
- Starting balance
- $644,752
- Year 4$627,393
- Principal paid
- $8,961
- Interest paid
- $41,099
- Starting balance
- $636,354
- Year 5$617,832
- Principal paid
- $9,561
- Interest paid
- $40,499
- Starting balance
- $627,393
- Year 6$607,631
- Principal paid
- $10,201
- Interest paid
- $39,859
- Starting balance
- $617,832
- Year 7$596,747
- Principal paid
- $10,884
- Interest paid
- $39,176
- Starting balance
- $607,631
- Year 8$585,134
- Principal paid
- $11,613
- Interest paid
- $38,447
- Starting balance
- $596,747
- Year 9$572,743
- Principal paid
- $12,391
- Interest paid
- $37,669
- Starting balance
- $585,134
- Year 10$559,522
- Principal paid
- $13,221
- Interest paid
- $36,839
- Starting balance
- $572,743
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