For Sale House MLS# ACT5129346

1808 Forest Hill Dr

Austin, TX 78745

$730,000

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About 1808 Forest Hill Dr

$25K Price Improvement! Urban dwellers dream, unique investment opportunity or BOTH in the heart of tree-lined pocket neighborhood Banister Acres/Southwood, fast becoming the next hot spot for central living! Two artistically inspired homes on a huge lot that can be lived in separately as they are now, or connected by one large outdoor gathering space (w/simple removal of fence. The front home is a 3-1 ranch-style bungalow with a warm mid-century appeal. The 1-1 is a Erica Heroy signature architectural space that offers a true sense of zen while inspiring creativity with its large open space, cool loft bedroom and lots of storage space. Live in one and rent out the other full time or STR with great rental demand for the area given proximity to 78704 and downtown yet much more affordable. 3/1 projected rents at $1900-$2k per mth and 1-1 projected rents at $1700 per mth. OR live in one and STR the other and easily double the daily revenue after expenses!

Collectively this property provide amazing flexibility for many lifestyles. Seeking a cozy family home with an inspiring studio/office straight out of Dwell magazine? Or a cool home with a gorgeous ADU for guests, work or to Air bnb? Want own property and have 1/3-1/2 of your payment covered by a renter? How about a property that supports generational living needs with a 3br home in front and a loved one living in a separate 1-1? 1808 Forest Hill covers them all and more!

1,832 Total sq ft • 7k+ sq foot lot • ADU featured in magazines and built in 2018 • New interior paint at ADU • Added stove/backsplash at ADU in 2024 • New tankless water heater in ADU • Pre-wired for Surround Sound at ADU • New Interior paint on both • Foors on front house in 2023 • Roof replacement in 2021 on front house • Windows in 2017 at front house • Updated electric in 2017 • Updated PVC Drain Lines on front house 2023 • 10 mins to ABIA, Zilker Park/Barton Springs, downtown • Minutes to Central Market, Juiceland, SOCO, SOLA.

Property details

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
MLS type
Residential
Status
Active
Year built
1958
Stories
One
Living area
1,832 sqft
Price / sqft
$398
Lot
0.1637 AC / 7,130 SF
Full baths
2
Original price
$775,000
MLS #
5129346

Interior

Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Primary Bedroom on Main, Smart Thermostat, Wired for Sound
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring
Concrete, Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Kitchen
Windows
Double Pane Windows

Exterior & lot

Features
Uncovered Courtyard, Garden, Private Yard
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Lot
Front Yard, Garden, Level, Native Plants, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
Patio & porch
Rear Porch
Fence
Chain Link, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
View
Neighborhood
Parking
Attached Carport, Carport, Driveway, Off Street

Schools

District
Austin ISD
Elementary
Joslin
Middle
Covington
High
Crockett

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Financial

Annual tax
$10,996
Tax year
2025
Parcel
04091204150000
Legal
LOT 15 BLK A PARK FOREST SEC 1

Location

Subdivision
PARK FOREST SEC 1
County
Travis
Directions
Ben White to Manchaca - Go South - Left on Forest Hill

Location

Neighborhood
PARK FOREST SEC 1

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Listed by Tarek Morshed, Christies Intl Real Estate Lone Star

Listing information is provided by the participating MLS / IDX program and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.