Tucked beneath mature shade trees in one of South Austin's most connected neighborhoods, 5206 Emerald Forest Dr delivers the kind of move-in ready, fully updated home that's genuinely hard to find at this price. Four bedrooms, two renovated baths, and 1,250+ sqft of thoughtfully upgraded living space all on a generous, fenced .155-acre lot. The renovated kitchen anchors the home with ample counter space, a built in gas range, stainless appliances, and a sliding glass door that floods the dining area with natural light and opens to a large, tree-shaded backyard. The primary suite features an en suite bath, dressing area, and walk-in closet. The flexible 4th bedroom a fully finished, climate-controlled garage conversion works equally well as a guest room, home office, or gym. Built-in storage throughout, dedicated laundry/mudroom, and luxury vinyl plank floors (no carpet) round out a home that's as functional as it is comfortable. Major systems updated 2022: roof, low-e double-paned windows. Washer, dryer, and refrigerator all convey. Minutes to St. Elmo, Radio Coffee, El Chilito, St. David's South, and Downtown Austin.
House for rent
$3,150/mo
Fees may apply
5206 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745
4beds
1,250sqft
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Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Laundry room laundry
2 Parking spaces parking
What's special
Large tree-shaded backyardLuxury vinyl plank floorsStainless appliancesFour bedroomsThoughtfully upgraded living spaceRenovated kitchenTwo renovated baths
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Walk In Closet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 317114
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,150+26%$3/sqft |
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| 4/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/13/2024 | Pending sale | $455,000$364/sqft |
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| 3/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/15/2024 | Price change | $455,000-3.2%$364/sqft |
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| 2/1/2024 | Price change | $469,900-1%$376/sqft |
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| 1/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $474,500-19.4%$380/sqft |
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| 1/18/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500+35.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $589,000+6.1%$471/sqft |
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| 2/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/29/2022 | Price change | $554,900-0.7%$444/sqft |
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| 1/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $559,000+219.6%$447/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2019 | Listing removed | $1,850$1/sqft |
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| 3/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,850+54.8%$1/sqft |
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| 11/20/2013 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/24/2013 | Pending sale | $174,900$140/sqft |
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| 10/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $174,900+2.9%$140/sqft |
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| 8/26/2011 | Listing removed | $1,195$1/sqft |
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| 8/12/2011 | Listed for rent | $1,195$1/sqft |
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| 11/14/2010 | Listing removed | $169,900$136/sqft |
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| 8/26/2010 | Listed for sale | $169,900$136/sqft |
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| 6/16/2007 | Sold | -- |
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Neighborhood: South Manchaca
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10St. Elmo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Bedichek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Travis High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi







