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$3,200 / Month

209 Ben Howell Dr

Austin, TX 78704

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Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

968 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Above Ground Spa
Open Floorplan
Green Roof
Wooded Lot
Wood Flooring
Quartz Countertops

209 Ben Howell Dr

About This Home

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Beautiful two-story home for lease located in the highly desirable 78704 neighborhood. Enjoy unbeatable walkability to local favorites including Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden, and more. This light-filled home features professionally designed finishes throughout, creating a stylish and welcoming living environment. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis, perfect for city living. The outdoor space includes a covered patio and a hot tub, which is professionally maintained and fully paid for by the owner, offering effortless relaxation year-round. With its prime location, abundant natural light, and exceptional outdoor amenities, this home offers a rare leasing opportunity in one of Austinâ€™s most sought-after areas. Living at 209 Ben Howell puts you just a short walk or drive from the eclectic South Congress (SoCo) district â€” known for restaurants, shops, coffee, galleries, live music, and cultural attractions â€” all adding to the vibrant walkable lifestyle of the area. MLS ID 6023973

209 Ben Howell Dr is a house located in Travis County and the 78704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 2018

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Green Roof Energy-Efficient HVAC

Home Design

Shingle Roof Spray Foam Insulation HardiePlank Type Slab Foundation

Home Security

In Wall Pest System

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Wood Flooring Ceiling Fan ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows 968 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Quartz Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Built-In Gas Range ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry closet Stacked Washer and Dryer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,200 12 Month Lease Term $40 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 04050331030000 Tenant pays for all utilities, exterior maintenance The owner pays for pest control, pool maintenance, taxes

Lot Details

3,184 Sq Ft Lot Wooded Lot North Facing Home Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Outdoor Features

Rear Porch Rain Gutters

Parking

Enclosed Parking Carport 1 Car Garage Driveway

Pool

Above Ground Spa

Schools

Dawson Elementary School Lively Middle School Travis High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater High Speed Internet Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association Dawson Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed Small pets allowed Pet Deposit $500

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs
- Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Kelly Friedman | CRAFTHAUS STUDIO REALTY, LLC
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Austin Board of REALTORS®

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Location Get Directions

Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

SoCo, short for South Congress, is a vibrant neighborhood situated just south of Lady Bird Lake along South Congress Avenue. SoCo is revered for its many eclectic offerings, which include one-of-a-kind shops, eateries, music venues, and galleries that all contribute to the neighborhood’s independent spirit.

The residential communities surrounding South Congress Avenue offer a wide variety of rentals, from luxury apartments to cozy condos and everything in between. Renting in this vicinity places residents within minutes of SoCo’s eclectic haunts, bustling Downtown Austin, and countless scenic parks and greenbelts like the Williamson Creek Greenbelt, Mabel Davis District Park, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Creek Greenbelt, and McKinney Falls State Park.

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Amenities

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Hardwood Floors

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
St. Edward's University	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Austin C.C., South Austin	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Austin C.C., Riverside Campus	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi
Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus	Drive:	9 min	5.4 mi

209 Ben Howell Dr is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from St. Edward's University. It is also near Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus and Austin C.C., South Austin.

Schools

Dawson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

257 Students

Attendance Zone

Fulmore Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,107 Students

Attendance Zone

Travis High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,137 Students

Attendance Zone

St Ignatius Martyr School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

162 Students

Nearby

San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

127 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Austin include Downtown Station, located 3.7 miles from 209 Ben Howell Dr. 209 Ben Howell Dr is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 9.9 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Downtown Station	Drive:	6 min	3.7 mi
Plaza Saltillo Station	Drive:	7 min	4.4 mi
M L King Jr Station	Drive:	10 min	6.0 mi
Highland Station	Drive:	13 min	8.4 mi
Crestview Station	Drive:	15 min	9.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Austin	Drive:	8 min	3.5 mi
San Marcos Amtrak	Drive:	36 min	29.1 mi
Taylor Amtrak	Drive:	49 min	39.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Austin-Bergstrom International	Drive:	21 min	9.9 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 209 Ben Howell Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
South Congress Square	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Twin Oaks Shopping Center	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Ben White Center	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi

209 Ben Howell Dr has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Lady Bird Lake	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Zilker Botanical Garden	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)	Drive:	6 min	4.0 mi

209 Ben Howell Dr has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, and Lady Bird Lake.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
St. David's South Austin Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	2.5 mi
Austin Oaks Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas	Drive:	7 min	4.4 mi

209 Ben Howell Dr has 3 hospitals within 4.4 miles, the nearest is St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is 2.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Randolph Air Force Base	Drive:	78 min	64.0 mi
Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation	Drive:	106 min	83.0 mi

209 Ben Howell Dr is 64.0 miles from Randolph Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation.