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
Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
2 Open 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
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Quartz Counters
- Pool features: Contact manager
Lot
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
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 |
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| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $2,795-11.3%$2/sqft |
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| 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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| 3/4/2024 | Contingent | $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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| 6/16/2007 | Sold | -- |
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