1808 Forest Hill Dr, Austin TX 78745, Austin, TX 78745
About this property
$25K Price Improvement! Urban dwellers dream, unique investment opportunity or BOTH in the heart of tree-lined pocket neighborhood Banister Acres/Southwood, fast becoming the next hot spot for central living! Two artistically inspired homes that rent quickly given the neighborhoods proximity to 78704, SOCO, SOLA, Zilker Park/Barton Springs, St Elmo district and more! Both are in great shape. The front home is a 3-1 ranch-style bungalow with a warm mid-century appeal and has had all major items updated. The 1-1 is a Erica Heroy signature featured in Dwell magazine built around 2017. It’s an architectural space that offers a true sense of zen while inspiring creativity with its large open space, cool loft bedroom and lots of storage space. Live in one and rent out the other full time or STR with great rental demand for the area given proximity to 78704 and downtown yet much more affordable. 3/1 projected rents at $1900-$2k per mth and 1-1 projected rents at $1700 per mth. OR live in one and STR the other and easily double the daily revenue after expenses!
Collectively this property provide amazing flexibility – investment, STR, off-seting payment to live in central for very low dollars while building equity and more.
1,832 Total sq ft • 7k+ sq foot lot • ADU featured in magazines and built in 2018 • New interior paint at ADU • Added stove/backsplash at ADU in 2024 • New tankless water heater in ADU • Pre-wired for Surround Sound at ADU • New Interior paint on both • Foors on front house in 2023 • Roof replacement in 2021 on front house • Windows in 2017 at front house • Updated electric in 2017 • Updated PVC Drain Lines on front house 2023 • 10 mins to ABIA, Zilker Park/Barton Springs, downtown • Minutes to Central Market, Juiceland, SOCO, SOLA.
Basic Property Information
<strong>Dwelling Size - </strong> 1,832 ft2
From Public Records
<strong>Year Built - </strong> 1958
<strong>Stories - </strong> Two
<strong>Foundation - </strong> Slab
<strong>Garage - </strong> 0
Attached Carport, Carport, Driveway, Off Street
<strong>Roof - </strong> Composition, Shingle
<strong>Lot Size Acres - </strong> 0.1637
<strong>Waterfront Features - </strong> None
Bedrooms - 0
<strong>Fireplaces - </strong> 0
None
<strong>Pool on Property- </strong> None
School District
<strong>School District - </strong> Austin ISD
<strong>Elementary - </strong> Joslin
<strong>Middle - </strong> Covington
<strong>Senior High - </strong> Crockett
Home Owners Association
Amenities and Features
Other Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dishwasher
Electrical Utility Available
Free-Standing Electric Range
Free-Standing Gas Range
Garage Attached
Garden
Gas Cooktop
Gas Range
Primary Bedroom on Main
Private Yard
Quartz Counters
Refrigerator
Smart Thermostat
Tankless Water Heater
Uncovered Courtyard
Washer
Washer Hookup
Wired for Sound
Utilities
Heating: Central, Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
<strong>Lot Features - </strong> Front Yard, Garden, Level, Native Plants, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
<strong>Sellers Representative - </strong> Christies Intl Real Estate Lone Star
(512) 270-8586
<strong>Other Structures - </strong> Shed(s)
<strong>Accessibility Features - </strong> None
<strong>Community Features - </strong> See Remarks
Walk Score
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® for the period 08/28/2026 through 08/28/2026. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied.