HUGE CORNER LOT in South Austin’s Elmwood Estates. This property is on an expansive . 68 acres, with an in-ground pool, sprawling covered patio and a separate workshop in the backyard. Lined with beautiful 30ft pecan trees, this 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2700 sqft ranch style home built in 1964, has been well maintained and has many different living areas including a den with a fireplace, a large enclosed game or entertainment room, a “tinkering” workspace with a built-in desk and bookshelves. The kitchen is open to the dining and oversized family room. Ample storage including a surplus walk-in pantry and two large standing safes located in the spare closets. Wood and tile flooring are found throughout the home. There is also an oversized, ventilated “handyman’s garage” in addition to the freestanding backyard workshop. An excellent opportunity for remodel and/or add ons to the home. The workshop in the backyard could be converted to an ADU which already has a separate electrical meter. Several updated systems including water heater, HVAC as well as the replacement of all cast iron pipes; The home is even wired for a speaker system inside and outdoors. 7500 Forest Wood Rd is just a couple minutes walk to Dittmar Recreation Center that has a pool, indoor basketball court, soccer field, disc golf, playground and walking trails meandering next to Slaughter Creek. There are plenty of grocery stores including Sprouts and a few HEB's to pick from as well as numerous restaurants and entertainment within a few miles of the home. Priced below TCAD assessed value; Selling * AS-IS *
*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
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,726
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
532271
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SF-2
Single-Family Residence Standard Lot District
Single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-2 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more.
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
Apr 29, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Repair and replace the kitchen plumbing line using tunneling methods.
Plumbing
Dec 2, 2015 • Final
Building
Convert a bathtub to a shower and install new lighting in the master bathroom.
Bathroom
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Parking
Features: Additional Parking, Detached Carport, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Storage, Workshop in Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Primary Bathroom
Level: Main
Laundry Information
Features: Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Den, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, Grip-Accessible Features
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Other Features: Book Cases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Rear Porch, Covered
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Full, Wood
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Pool and Spa Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Community
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.6833
Lot Size Acres: 0.6833
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: East
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $558,260
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $12,170.04
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Fitness Center, Playground, Park, Pool, Trails/Paths
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,726
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 532271
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Casey Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Bedichek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Akins High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
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