Located on an oversized .388-acre lot in one of Central Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods, 4804 Balcones Drive presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a rare and classic 75 year old property in an exceptional location.
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with two living areas and 2 dining areas offers a flexible layout and solid footprint, making it an ideal canvas for renovation, expansion, or a custom transformation.
Complete with a basement and a full BBQ pit outside, this home provides great bones and a solid structure on a generous lot that provides ample room for future additions, outdoor living, or a complete redesign.
Whether you’re a buyer with vision, an investor, or a builder, 4804 Balcones is perfectly suited for someone looking for a project in a premier setting. Surrounded by established homes, convenient to shopping, dining, and major thoroughfares, and located in a highly desirable pocket of Austin, the value here is truly in the potential.
Opportunities like this — size, setting, and possibility — are increasingly rare on Balcones Drive. Bring your ideas and unlock what this property can become.
Basic Property Information
<strong>Dwelling Size - </strong> 2,437 ft2
From Public Records
<strong>Year Built - </strong> 1950
<strong>Stories - </strong> Two
<strong>Foundation - </strong> Pillar/Post/Pier
<strong>Garage - </strong> 2
Garage, Garage Faces Front
<strong>Roof - </strong> Composition
<strong>Lot Size Acres - </strong> 0.3884
<strong>Waterfront Features - </strong> None
Bedrooms - 3
<strong>Main Level Bedrooms - </strong> 3
<strong>Bathrooms - </strong> 2
<strong>Full - </strong> 2
<strong>Half - </strong> 0
<strong>Living Rooms - </strong> 2
<strong>Dining Rooms - </strong> 2
<strong>Fireplaces - </strong> 1
Living Room
<strong>Pool on Property- </strong> None
School District
<strong>School District - </strong> Austin ISD
<strong>Elementary - </strong> Highland Park
<strong>Middle - </strong> Lamar (Austin ISD)
<strong>Senior High - </strong> McCallum
Home Owners Association
Amenities and Features
Other Features
Cedar Closet(s)
Electrical Utility Available
Garden
Has Garage
Outdoor Grill
Private Yard
Range
Refrigerator
RNGHD
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Washer/Dryer
Utilities
Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet-Fiber, Phone Available, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public
Additional Details
<strong>Faces - </strong> SE
<strong>Flooring - </strong> Tile, Wood
<strong>View - </strong> City
<strong>Lot Features - </strong> Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Trees-Moderate, Views
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® for the period 09/30/2026 through 09/30/2026. 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.
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