RENTED MAY 1, 2026

Estimated Value: $849,331 - $1,085,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,749 Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 30, 2012

Current estimated payment $6,210 / mo

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of May 2026

A rare 78704 gem just steps from the energy of South Congress. Tucked beneath beautiful, mature trees on a large, flat lot, this charming property offers space, flexibility, and unbeatable walkability in the heart of Austin. The main house features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with multiple living and dining areas that create an easy, functional flow for everyday living or entertaining. Gorgeous hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by abundant natural light that fills each space and highlights the home’s classic character. At the rear of the property, a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house provides incredible versatility - ideal for a home office, creative studio, private guest suite, or additional living quarters. With its expansive yard, towering old-growth trees, and premier location just moments from South Congress dining, shopping, and entertainment, 2309 Forest Ave offers a rare opportunity to lease a property that truly captures the spirit of 78704 living.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Will Steakley

DEN Property Group Brokerage Phone: (512) 222-3364 License #0489102 Listed on: 02/18/2026

Co-Listed By

Megan Colwart

DEN Property Group Brokerage Phone: (512) 222-3364 License #0639505

Last Renter's Agent

Peyton Dolan

Smart City Realty, LLC License #0781721

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 9,104 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Mature Trees
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Multiple Garage Doors

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,749 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Travis Hts Elementary School
  • Lively Middle School
  • Travis High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • La Prelle Place Resub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,000
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for taxes
  • Negotiable Lease Term
  • $60 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04030107110000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

9,104 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Taxes
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Negotiable
  • Available Date: 2026-02-23
  • App Deposit Payable To: owner
  • App Fee Payable To: DEN Property Group
  • Application Fee: 60
  • Application Policy: Best Qualified Application
  • Application Required: See Online App
  • First Month Rent Payable To: Owner
  • Max Numof Pets: 2
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 0
  • Pet Deposit: 500
  • Max Lease Months: 24

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: 2309 Forest Ave
  • Disclosures: None
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Lease Term: Negotiable
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1749
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ACT5906
  • Co List Office Phone: (512) 222-3364
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 222-3364
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 0.49
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 2.57
  • Current Price By Original : 0.90
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 0.52
  • List Price By Living Area: 2.72
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.95
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • ACT_HomeOfficeYN: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Location: Main Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Door-Multi, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Owner

Schools

  • Elementary School: Travis Hts
  • High School: Travis
  • Middle/Junior School: Lively
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sprinkler - Automatic, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Trees-Heavy, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
  • Parcel Number: 04030107110000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.209
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9104.04
  • Subdivision Name: La Prelle Place Resub

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Frame
  • New Construction: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$941,583

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
0.0368%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2012
Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Martha Small Dyess
KW-Austin Portfolio Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Fred Meyers
Austin City Living
List Price
$414,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$356,750
Interest Rate
0.0391%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
0.0617%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
0.0525%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
0.0823%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Corridor Title
-- Prominent Title Co
-- None Available
-- Independence Title Company
-- Gracy Title Company
-- Austin Title Company Inc
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $400,000
Previous Owner $356,750
Previous Owner $330,000
Previous Owner $256,000
Previous Owner $256,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Rented $4,500 -5.3% --
04/04/2026 04/04/26 Under Contract -- -- --
03/27/2026 03/27/26 Price Changed $4,750 -5.0% $3 / Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 For Rent $5,000 0.0% --
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/06/2012 03/06/12 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2012 03/02/12 For Sale $414,500 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,470 $747,337 $495,917 $251,420
2023 $15,226 $982,006 $609,000 $373,006
2022 $20,869 $1,056,681 $609,000 $447,681
2021 $14,869 $683,100 $399,000 $284,100
2020 $13,852 $645,826 $473,813 $172,013
2018 $12,499 $564,529 $428,688 $135,841
2017 $11,918 $534,422 $334,688 $199,734
2016 $12,377 $554,999 $334,688 $220,311
2015 $10,536 $521,221 $267,750 $256,016
2014 $10,536 $473,837 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 3385548

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 305102

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