1707 Sylvan Drive
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
Upon arrival, you are greeted by a large oak tree wrapped by the home's front porch. Step inside to open spaces, tree top views & natural light. The main level includes three bedrooms and two fully renovated bathrooms,...Welcome to a timeless Mid Century Modern home in vibrant “East Travis Heights” with loads of style and space. Located in booming Woodland Hills, and minutes to South Congress, downtown & Big Stacy Park & Pool, this is a little pocket neighborhood that captures the essence of Austin.
Upon arrival, you are greeted by a large oak tree wrapped by the home's front porch. Step inside to open spaces, tree top views & natural light. The main level includes three bedrooms and two fully renovated bathrooms, boasting statement tile and designer lighting. The charming kitchen includes a breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and two pantries. Open to the kitchen is the sun splashed dining room framed by a wall of windows with tree top views. The expansive deck is ideal for alfresco dining & morning jo and captures views to the Mueller water tower & peak a boo downtown views in Winter. The surprise is a rare basement studio apartment complete with kitchenette and full bath. A separate entry offers versatility for multiple uses: a graduate in transition, income producing short term rental, office, art studio or guest suite for family + friends. You don’t see these often in Austin and it’s use is only limited by your imagination.
The home’s sprawling back yard welcomes you with a fire pit area, garden beds, and has room for a pool, cabana, or guest house or potentially all three. It is the canvas for your backyard dreams. Numerous updates have been completed over the years and include double pane windows, a new water heater, new electrical subpanel, renovated guest and primary baths and more – see list.
Developers: a zonability report provides SF-3 zoning and a large lot prime for development opportunities.
East Riverside offers an eclectic blend of music venues, dining options, & retail experiences. Oracle is just minutes away as is The Boardwalk at Ladybird Lake & Hike-n-Bike. This is the definition of Austin living. Come see this gem today!
Listing Agent
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tina.hambly@compass.comP: (512)-426-6998
Property Details for 1707 Sylvan Drive
Property Details for 1707 Sylvan Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 8502795 |
| Days on Market | 47 |
| Taxes | $9,574 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 AC / 9,757 SF |
| County | Travis County |
Building Information for 1707 Sylvan Drive
Property Information for 1707 Sylvan Drive
- Garage Spaces: 0
- Parking Total: 2
- Parking Features: Carport
- Carport: Yes
- Garage: No
- Covered Spaces: 0
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Interior Steps, Laminate Counters, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Master, Pantry, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Fireplace Features: None
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://sites.jpmrealestatephotography.com/1707sylvandrive
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://sites.jpmrealestatephotography.com/1707sylvandrive/?mls
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- New Construction: No
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Roof: Composition
- Fencing: Fenced, Privacy
- Direction Faces: South
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility Features: None
- Community Features: None
- FEMA Flood Plain: No
- Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Trees Medium Size
- Horse: No
- Horse Amenities: None
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating YN: Yes
- Heating: Central
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
- Water Source: Public
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Features: Quartz Counters
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Permission: IDX
- Permission: IDX
- Permission: IDX
- Association: No
- Tax Assessed Value: $636,939
- Additional Parcels: No
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Rate: 1.81%
- Security Features: None
- Directions: From I35, Woodland, turn left under overpass. Take Left on Summit, Right on Sylvan. Home is on the left.
Property History for 1707 Sylvan Drive
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1707 Sylvan Drive
Schools near 1707 Sylvan Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Travis Heights Elementary School CharterPK to 5 | ||
Fulmore Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Travis High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Graduation Preparatory Academy Public9 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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