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$3,499,000
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Property Description
Rarely do nearly 180-degree downtown views, privacy, and Central Austin convenience come together in one luxury home. Originally built as a one-story residence, the home underwent a comprehensive renovation, including replumbing, rewiring, stucco, major systems updates, 3 HVAC units, 3 tankless water heaters, spray foam insulation, and thoughtful architectural and aesthetic refinements. Designed to make the downtown skyline part of everyday life, the residence sits above the city with sweeping views across the tree canopy. Clean architectural lines are softened by warm materials, wide-plank white oak floors, grasscloth, natural stone, and richly grained wood millwork. Windows and doors are scaled to the view, from the oversized pivot entry to the dramatic corner glass on the main living level. Antique pendant lighting salvaged from the 1905 Berkeley City Library adds detail. The main level is oriented toward the views and opens onto a covered balcony via floor-to-ceiling glass. The open living and dining areas are ideal for entertaining, with the dining area, office, and one of the living spaces capturing skyline views. The kitchen features flat-front cabinetry and natural wood millwork. The primary suite and office are both on the main level. Upstairs, 3 additional bedrooms, each with an attached bath, are anchored by a dedicated living area with skyline views. The outdoor spaces offer plenty of room to enjoy the private setting, with an expansive front porch, a covered balcony, a covered patio, an outdoor kitchen, generous patio space, live oaks, a tranquil water feature, and a large fenced backyard. A four-car garage, a wide semicircular driveway with ample on-site parking. The main home is 4,473 SQFT/tax, not including the detached ADU or the partially finished basement/workshop, which has lighting, electrical, windows, and a rear entrance, adding exceptional versatility. Minutes from Central Austin, Lake Austin, parks, dining, and everyday conveniences.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4906 Balcones Dr
General
- Price: $3,499,000
- Taxes: $51,735 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 4245974
- Updated: 5/14/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Curbs, Park, Trails/Paths
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Covered Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 15
- Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Tandem, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 1B
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Highland Park West
- Driving Directions: From DT Austin, take Mopac (SH-1), exit at 45th Street, go left on W 45th, then turn right on Balcones Drive. The home is on the left
- Direction Faces: Southeast
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Highland Park
- Middle School: Lamar (Austin ISD)
- High School: McCallum
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 4,473
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 4,473 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Outdoor Kitchen, Pergola
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4172
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,173.23
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Automatic, Trees Large Size, Views
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Full, Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $2,528,037
- Tax Amount: $51,735.9
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Aerial, Survey
- Legal Description: W14 FT OF LOT 27 & E81.88 FT OF LOT 28 BLK O HIGHLAND PARK WEST
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 1290402160000
- Block: O
- Lot Number: 27
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Schools
Schools serving 4906 Balcones Dr
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highland Park Elementary School, Austin, TX 4900 Fairview Drive, Austin, TX 78731 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Lamar Middle School, Austin, TX 6201 Wynona Avenue, Austin, TX 78757 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Mccallum High School 5600 Sunshine Drive, Austin, TX 78756 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 4906 Balcones Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 4906 Balcones Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$35,120
—
$2,528,037
10%
2024
$35,120
-8%
$2,298,215
-9%
2022
$38,047
—
$2,515,372
—
2022
$38,047
-2%
$2,512,979
22%
2021
$38,648
-18%
$2,054,850
-2%
2020
$46,861
4%
$2,104,543
27%
2020
$45,140
19%
$1,657,603
-4%
2018
$37,796
149%
$1,720,721
18%
2016
$15,207
-53%
$1,461,738
114%
2017
$32,599
113%
$681,897
2%
2015
$15,328
-17%
$667,593
-14%
2014
$18,475
47%
$776,310
52%
2013
$12,580
—
$510,730
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4906 Balcones Drive, Austin, TX 78731 (MLS# 4245974) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4906 Balcones Drive is currently listed for $3,499,000 and was received on May 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 4906 Balcones Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Central Austin? You can browse all Central Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.