Turn-key investment opportunity in the desirable Garrison Park neighborhood of South Austin. This well-maintained duplex at 6305 Emerald Forest features two spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath units, each offering comfortable layouts ideal for long-term tenants or owner-occupants seeking rental income. Unit A has been refreshed, showcasing updated flooring, fresh interior paint, and modernized bathroom vanities that add a clean, contemporary feel. The property currently benefits from long-term tenants, providing immediate income potential for investors looking to expand their portfolio in a high-demand rental area. Situated just minutes from South Lamar, Sunset Valley, and major Austin employment hubs, the location offers excellent access to shopping, dining, parks, and major commuting routes. Whether you're an investor seeking stable rental income or a buyer interested in house-hacking opportunities, this duplex presents a rare chance to own a multi-unit property in one of South Austin’s most established neighborhoods.
Active
Price cut: $30K (8/31)
$445,000
6305 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745
4beds
4baths
1,742sqft
Duplex
Built in 1977
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable layoutsWell-maintained duplexFresh interior paintUpdated flooringModernized bathroom vanities
- 182 days
- 295
- 15
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Diana Cuero (512) 740-0869,
Compass RE Texas, LLC (512) 575-3644
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 3150237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
- Windows: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,742 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,178 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Trees-Heavy
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 04171304040000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Southwest Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $444,575
- Annual tax amount: $9,098
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $445,000-6.3%$255/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Contingent | $475,000$273/sqft |
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| 6/7/2026 | Price change | $475,000-4.6%$273/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $498,000+196.4%$286/sqft |
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| 1/23/2010 | Listing removed | $168,000$96/sqft |
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| 9/28/2009 | Price change | $168,000+5%$96/sqft |
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| 4/11/2009 | Listed for sale | $160,000$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,411 -11.5% | $444,575 -7.3% |
| 2024 | $9,508 +6.6% | $479,738 -2.7% |
| 2023 | $8,916 -10.9% | $492,808 -6.2% |
| 2022 | $10,006 | $525,498 +61.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $326,011 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $6,414 +3.8% | $288,075 |
| 2019 | $6,179 +11.6% | $288,075 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $5,539 | $273,068 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $5,539 +24.1% | $254,691 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $4,463 | $241,723 +25% |
| 2015 | $4,463 | $193,384 -8.2% |
| 2014 | $4,463 | $210,623 +30.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $161,054 +17.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $136,862 -3.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $142,415 |
| 2010 | -- | $142,415 -12.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $163,384 |
| 2008 | -- | $163,384 +9.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $149,405 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $139,309 +3.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $134,808 |
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Neighborhood: Garrison Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Odom
- Middle: Bedichek
- High: Crockett
- District: Austin ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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