$7,900 / Month

4908 Balcones Dr

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Austin, TX 78731

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Square Feet

    2,464 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • On-Site Retail
  • City View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Furnished
4908 Balcones Dr
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About This Home

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Fully updated Mid-Century with a view and 7 min to Central Austin or North Austin. Wake up to deer grazing outside your window in the Certified Wildlife Habitat yard, downtown Austin glowing on the horizon, and a chef's kitchen awaiting you. This fully updated mid-century home sits at the intersection of modern comfort, nature and city.  There is a park, playgrounds, tennis courts, and soccer fields out front, Mopac a moment away, and neighborhood favorites like Yamas, Chez Zee, Hive & Honey and Russell's within walking distance. The Domain and downtown are each just seven short minutes away.  Inside you will find authentic solid white oak hardwood floors and trimless baseboards create a highly refined yet comfortable aesthetic. The four-bedroom, three-full-bath layout offers seamless flow between living, dining, and kitchen spaces, with main living areas overlooking greenery and a front row panoramic view of the downtown skyline. The home's drywall was installed with Plyteq floating drywall soundproofing between shared walls, an application used in many commercial designs. The open layout kitchen is equipped with a premium appliance package, including a BlueStar professional gas range, Liebherr counter-depth German refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and Zephyr vent hood, along with a dedicated water filtration system and high-efficiency, high-capacity heat pump water heater as well. Bathrooms feature Carrara marble, Hansgrohe fixtures, and TOTO bidets for a cohesive, elevated feel. This home can come fully, partially or unfurnished, so your client has flexibility depending on their individual needs. Tucked within the highly sought-after Highland Park West community, this home offers effortless access to local favorites and everyday essentials while feeling like a true spa-inspired retreat. Blending tranquility with close proximity to downtown and modern conveniences, it’s a rare balance that’s hard to beat. MLS ID 7853106

4908 Balcones Dr is a house located in Travis County and the 78731 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent School District attendance zone.

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Accessible Home Design

No Interior Steps

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

4 Main Level Bedrooms Walk-In Closet 3 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Energy-Efficient Windows Energy-Efficient Thermostat Energy-Efficient Insulation

Home Design

Shingle Roof Masonry Siding Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation

Home Security

Home Security System Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Wood Flooring Furnished Home Office 1-Story Property 2,464 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Stainless Steel Appliances Bosch Dishwasher Kitchen Island Gas Cooktop Freezer Dishwasher Disposal Counter Depth Refrigerator

Laundry

Washer and Dryer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $7,900 Application Fee: 0 Assessor Parcel Number 01290402150000 Tax Block O Tenant pays for all utilities, insurance, internet The owner pays for grounds care

Lot Details

17,163 Sq Ft Lot Wooded Lot Private Yard Native Plants Back and Front Yard Southeast Facing Home Lot Sloped Down

Parking

Attached Carport 2 Car Garage Driveway Parking Pad

Schools

Highland Park Elementary School Lamar Middle School Mccallum High School

Utilities

Central Air High Speed Internet Cable TV Available

Views

City Park or Greenbelt

Community Details

Amenities

On-Site Retail Restaurant Picnic Area

Overview

Highland Park West Subdivision

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Recreation

Tennis Courts Community Playground Park Trails

Contact

  • Listed by Christy Strub | Compass RE Texas, LLc
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
  • Source
    Austin Board of REALTORS®
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Highland Park West is located along the Colorado River, directly north of Tarrytown and four miles northwest of Downtown Austin. This sought-after location is hilly and wooded with attractive homes atop manicured lawns. Nearby parks take full advantage of the river’s natural beauty, such as the panoramic river views from Covert Park at Mount Bonnell. Bright Leaf Preserve offers scheduled tours through the 200-acre park, culminating in stunning hilltop views.

Camp Mabry, a military installation, occupies the southern part of Highland Park West and is home to the Texas Military Forces Museum. Perry Neighborhood Park is in the center of the neighborhood, near the top-rated Highland Park Elementary School. While most shops and restaurants are located outside of Highland Park West, there is a small shopping area along Hancock Drive that includes a Pampered Pets and a Balcones Books. Russell’s Bakery & Coffee Bar, a popular neighborhood destination, is also located here.

Learn more about living in Highland Park West 
Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 5.0 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.1 mi
Drive: 13 min 8.1 mi
4908 Balcones Dr is within 11 minutes or 5.8 miles from University of Texas at Austin. It is also near Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus and Austin C.C., Eastview Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
638 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,182 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,824 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
65 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
199 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Austin include Highland Station, located 3.6 miles from 4908 Balcones Dr. 4908 Balcones Dr is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 15.9 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 41 min 33.6 mi
Drive: 47 min 37.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Austin-Bergstrom International
Drive: 30 min 15.9 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Traffic

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4908 Balcones Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
4908 Balcones Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Bright Leaf Preserve
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Mayfield Park and Preserve
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Elisabet Ney Museum
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
4908 Balcones Dr has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Bright Leaf Preserve, Mayfield Park and Preserve, and Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
4908 Balcones Dr has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital which is 2.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 88 min 71.2 mi
Drive: 89 min 72.1 mi
Drive: 111 min 86.8 mi
4908 Balcones Dr has 3 military bases within 86.8 miles, the nearest is Fort Hood which is 71.2 miles away and a 88 minute drive.

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