4304 Balcones Dr
Closed 11/7/24
Closed 11/7/24
Description
Classic details nod to the historic character and charm of the home with rich wood beams, a cast stone fireplace, mahogany doors and windows, built-in bookshelves, wrought iron gates and railings,...Welcome to The Beauty on Balcones a stunning Santa Barbara-style sanctuary situated on a nearly half-acre lot along one of Austin's most prestigious thoroughfares. 4304 Balcones Drive combines architectural elegance with contemporary convenience to create a property that presents as a true luxury retreat.
Classic details nod to the historic character and charm of the home with rich wood beams, a cast stone fireplace, mahogany doors and windows, built-in bookshelves, wrought iron gates and railings, and the quintessential red tile roof paired perfectly with the white stucco facade.
The grand interior is an entertainer's dream complete with a chef's kitchen with marble counters, massive center island, Viking and Thermador appliances. The spacious living room is framed by an amazing arched fireplace, built-ins, and French doors that open to resort-style outdoor living. Upstairs you’ll find a stunning primary suite and private home office.
The grounds of this sprawling estate feature a pool, spa, patio, outdoor kitchen, playscape, dog run, lush flower beds, palms, crepe myrtles, and mature live oaks.
4304 Balcnoes Drive invites you to enjoy the perfect combination of privacy and proximity to the best of Austin. Just ten minutes to Downtown or The Domain, three minutes to Mount Bonnell, and moments from some of the best new restaurants in town including Flo's Wine Bar and Yamas Greek Kitchen. Zoned for highly rated Highland Park Elementary.
Property Details for 4304 Balcones Drive
Property Details for 4304 Balcones Drive
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1475239 |
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Taxes | $47,056 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 AC / 20,229 SF |
| County | Travis County |
Building Information for 4304 Balcones Drive
Property Information for 4304 Balcones Drive
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Total: 4
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Side
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Walk In Closets
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Appliances: BuiltInRefrigerator, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, VentedExhaustFan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
- Restrictions: NoRestrictions
- Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Playground, Private Yard
- Construction Materials: Masonry, Stucco
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Terrace
- Roof: Tile
- Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Direction Faces: East
- Window Features: SeeRemarks, WoodFrames, WindowTreatments
- Accessibility Features: None
- Community Features: See Remarks
- FEMA Flood Plain: No
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Horse: No
- Horse Amenities: None
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Zoned
- Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Zoned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Green Energy Efficient: SeeRemarks
- Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Features: DoubleVanity, EnSuiteBathroom, SeeRemarks, SoakingTub, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, WalkInShower
- Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Features: CeilingFans, SeeRemarks
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Features: BreakfastBar, GourmetKitchen, KitchenIsland, StoneCounters, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks
- Permission: IDX
- Permission: IDX
- Permission: IDX
- Association: No
- Tax Assessed Value: $3,585,895
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Rate: 1.77%
- Security Features: Prewired
- Directions: MoPac to 45th St. exit, Merge onto Perry Ln, Turn left onto Balcones Dr, Turn right onto Shinoak Dr, Property will be on the left.
Property History for 4304 Balcones Drive
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Public Records for 4304 Balcones Drive
Schools near 4304 Balcones Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Highland Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Lamar Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mccallum High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Rosedale School PublicPK 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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