Tucked away on a full acre in the peaceful Beckett Estate community of South Austin, this rare property offers space, versatility, and a lifestyle that feels both private and connected to everything the city has to offer. With a timeless brick exterior and thoughtful layout, the main home welcomes you with warmth and character at every turn. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a dedicated office, spacious living and dining areas, and an open kitchen designed for gathering. Wood floors add charm and flow throughout, while a generous laundry and mud room make everyday living a breeze. The open floor plan ensures natural light and an easy connection between spaces. Just steps away, the guest house offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, its own living and dining areas, a kitchen, and a flex space—perfect for extended stays, creative pursuits, or multi-generational living. The grounds are just as inviting. A circle driveway leads you home, with plenty of parking thanks to a side-entrance garage, a large carport, and a shop building. A storage shed keeps things organized, while the covered back porch and pergola create welcoming spaces to relax and enjoy the artistic landscaping that brings color and personality to the property. Living in 78749 means being surrounded by the best of South Austin. Enjoy outdoor adventures at nearby Dick Nichols Park, Arbor Trails Greenbelt, or the Veloway cycling track. Shop and dine at Arbor Trails Shopping Center or explore local favorites along William Cannon Drive and Mopac. For evenings out, you’re just a short drive from South Lamar’s restaurants, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and the live music that defines Austin. Whether you’re searching for a home with room to grow, a space that can adapt to your vision, or simply a peaceful retreat with city access, this Beckett Estate property is ready to welcome you with endless opportunities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Adam Walker• Compass RE Texas, LLC
Contact: (512) 575-3644
Bought with Meredith Kinsey• Keller Williams Realty
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,742
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
314865
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RR
Rural Residence District
Rural residence (RR) district is the designation for a low density residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 1 acre. An RR district designation may be applied to a use in an area for which rural characteristics are desired or an area whose terrain or public service capacity require low density.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Communications tower
Mar 29, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Replace the electrical panel for a residential building.
Electrical
Nov 8, 2008 • Final
Electrical
Replace the electrical panel for a residential building.
Electrical
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.
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Patio, Porch
Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Living Quarters, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Acres: 1
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Has View
Direction Faces: Northeast
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $556,051
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $12,121.88
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,742
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 314865
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Patton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Small Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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