Situated in the heart of Old Enfield, the Madison and Mabel Benson House was originally built in 1924 and historically designated in 2009. Set on a beautiful . 22 acre lot, this charming Colonial Revival home boasts a 3028 SF main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 dining, 2 living and a majestic front veranda. In addition, there is a 540 SF detached guest house with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and kitchen. Most all has been left in original condition and ready for renovation. This could be an amazing project for a client seeking a very special and unique opportunity to own a piece of historic Central Austin while also enjoying the great benefit of extremely low taxes from the Historic Tax Exemption. House cannot be torn down. Property is in an Estate. No SDN. Seller's name for offers: "Estate of Virginia and Alex Hill"
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Megan Gattis• Gottesman Residential R.E.
Bought with Shannon Schmitz• KW-Austin Portfolio Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
72 ft.
Lot depth
137 ft.
Lot size
9,927 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,028
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
112062
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SF-3
NRHD
CVC
Family Residence District
Family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more. A duplex use that is designated as an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics.
Zone overlays
Capitol View Corridor Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Mar 3, 2023 • Final
Building
Addition
Remodel
Jan 12, 2023 • Final
Building
Perform an interior remodel of an existing secondary dwelling unit. Obtain an amnesty certificate of occupancy for the existing noncomplying secondary dwelling unit.
ADU
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Other Features: Bidet, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Primary, Pantry, Tile Counters, Track Lighting
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Kennel
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Guest House, Storage
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Features: Back Yard, Level
Property Information
Direction Faces: East
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,067,000
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,028
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,927 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 112062
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Casis Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
O Henry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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