Overview
Description
1709 Drake Avenue - the most perfect location in Travis Heights. Only three blocks to South Congress. Far enough for privacy, close enough for coffee, surrounded by other charming bungalows.
At this price you can have your own a piece of Travis Heights history. The front porch swing invites you up the steps and the cheery yellow door welcomes you inside. A cozy living room with original hardwood floors and multiple windows offers a homey place to relax.
The dining room is the center of the home which has easy access to the kitchen. There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom in between. Or create an office instead of a second bedroom.
Head out to the back deck for entertaining. There is a fenced backyard + a detached garage/storage shed. The Travis Heights neighborhood features Big Stacy Park & Pool, Little Stacy kids playscape, wading pool, and tennis courts.
Steps to restaurants, bars and shopping on South Congress. Come live in the heart of it all and make memories of your very own in this enchanting cottage!
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Address
- Street1709 Drake
- CityAustin
- SubdivisionFairview Park
- CountyTravis
- StateTX
- Zip78704
- MLS #1194091
Interior
- AppliancesWasher/Dryer Stacked,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Microwave
- Bathrooms Full1
- Bathrooms Half0
- Bathrooms Total Integer1
- Bedrooms Total2
- CoolingYes
- Fireplaces Total0
- FlooringTile,Wood
- HeatingWall Furnace
- Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Granite Counters,Main Level Primary,No Interior Steps
- Laundry FeaturesLaundry Closet,Main Level,Stacked
- LevelsOne
- Living Area850
- Living Area SourceAppraiser
- Main Level Bedrooms2
Exterior
- Covered Spaces1
- Direction FacesWest
- Exterior FeaturesPrivate Yard
- FencingBack Yard,Gate,Wood
- Garage Spaces1
- Lot FeaturesBack Yard
- Lot Size Acres0
- Lot Size Area0
- Parking FeaturesDriveway,Detached,Garage
- Pool FeaturesNone,Community
- RoofMetal
- ViewNeighborhood
Structure
- Construction MaterialsWood Siding
- Foundation DetailsPillar/Post/Pier
- Property ConditionResale
- Stories1
- Year Built1925
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- UtilitiesElectricity Connected,Fiber Optic Available,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected
- Water SourcePublic
Financial
- Parcel Number03020015020000
- Tax Assessed Value695,369
- Tax Block12F
- Tax Legal DescriptionCEN 49FT LOT 14&15 BLK 12F FAIRVIEW PARK
- Tax Lot14
- Tax Year2026
Schools
- Elementary SchoolTravis Hts
- Elementary School DistrictAustin ISD
- High SchoolAustin
- High School DistrictAustin ISD
- Middle Or Junior SchoolO Henry
- Middle Or Junior School DistrictAustin ISD
Location
- Community FeaturesPlayground,Park,Pool
- CountryUnited States
- County Or ParishTravis
- DirectionsFrom Downtown go South on S Congress. Turn left on E Annie St. Turn left on Drake Ave. House is 2nd on the right.
- Latitude30
- Longitude-98
- MLS Area Major6
- Postal Code78704
- Street NameDrake
- Street Number1709
- Street Number Numeric1,709
- Street SuffixAvenue
- Subdivision NameFairview Park
- Unparsed Address1709 Drake Ave
Listing Info
- Attribution Contact(512) 920-2521
- Contract Status Change DateSeptember 10, 2026
- Cumulative Days On Market16
- Days On Market16
- Documents Change TimestampSeptember 22, 2026
- Documents Count3
- List AORAustin Board of Realtors
- List Agent Direct Phone(512) 920-2521
- List Agent First NameHeather
- List Agent Full NameHeather Witbeck
- List Agent Key13989013
- List Agent Last NameWitbeck
- List Agent Middle NameMarie
- List Agent MLS ID664433
- List Agent National Association ID785041120
- List Agent URLhttps://seedpropertygroup.com/heather-witbeck/
- List Office EmailTxbroker@compass.com
- List Office Key2681937
- List Office MLS ID700459
- List Office NameCompass RE Texas, LLC
- List Office Phone(512) 575-3644
- List Price795,000
- Listing AgreementExclusive Right To Sell
- Listing Contract DateSeptember 10, 2026
- Listing ID1194091
- Listing Key1190380966
- Listing ServiceFull Service
- Listing TermsCash,Conventional
- Listing URLhttps://1709drake.com/
- Major Change TimestampSeptember 10, 2026
- MLS StatusActive
- Modification TimestampSeptember 26, 2026
- Occupant TypeVacant
- On Market DateSeptember 10, 2026
- Original Entry TimestampSeptember 10, 2026
- Originating System Key246283996
- Originating System NameACTRIS
- Ownership TypeFee Simple
- Photos Change TimestampSeptember 10, 2026
- Photos Count25
- PossessionClosing & Funding,Close Of Escrow
- Showing Contact NameHeather Witbeck
- Showing Contact Phone512-920-2521
- Showing Contact TypeAgent
- Source System Key1190380966
- Special Listing ConditionsStandard
- Status Change TimestampSeptember 10, 2026
- Syndicate ToApartments.com,AustinHomeSearch.com,HAR.com,ListHub,Realtor.com
- Syndication Remarks1709 Drake Avenue - the most perfect location in Travis Heights. Only three blocks to South Congress. Far enough for privacy, close enough for coffee, surrounded by other charming bungalows. At this price you can have your own a piece of Travis Heights history. The front porch swing invites you up the steps and the cheery yellow door welcomes you inside. A cozy living room with original hardwood floors and multiple windows offers a homey place to relax. The dining room is the center of the home which has easy access to the kitchen. There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom in between. Or create an office instead of a second bedroom. Head out to the back deck for entertaining. There is a fenced backyard + a detached garage/storage shed. The Travis Heights neighborhood features Big Stacy Park & Pool, Little Stacy kids playscape, wading pool, and tennis courts. Steps to restaurants, bars and shopping on South Congress. Come live in the heart of it all and make memories of your very own in this enchanting cottage!
- Universal Property IDUS-48453-N-03020015020000-R-N
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Heather Witbeck
Listing Agent · Compass RE Texas, LLC
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