
8609 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX 78757
What This House Offers
Available for immediate move in. Charming brick home in the heart of Austin (183 & Mopac). Must see renovated kitchen w/ quartz countertops, & stainless steel... appliances open to breakfast rm & family rm with fireplace. Formal living & dining too! Vinyl Plank floors in living areas and 2 bedrooms, carpet in 2 bedrooms. You'll love the beautifully renovated master bath. Big back yard! Requirements: 620 min credit score, gross monthly income at least 3x monthly rent, good rental history. No smoking allowed. All Knippa Properties residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $50.00/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score with timely rent payments, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application. MLS ID 1140284
Unit
- $3,600 / month
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1834 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Carpet
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
8609 Melshire Dr is a single-family home for rent in Austin, TX
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1969
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
- Composition Roof
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Multiple Living Areas
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- 1834 Sq Ft Home
- Blinds
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Tile
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Home Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
Lot Details
- 8712 Sq Ft Lot
- Wooded Lot
- East Facing Home
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 70.00 x 121.00
Schools
- Pillow Elementary School
- Burnet Middle School
- Anderson High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Sewer Available
- Public Water Source
- Water Available
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,600
- 12 Month Lease Term
- $75 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 02440515110000
- Tenant pays for all utilities
- The owner pays for taxes
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Property managed by Knippa Properties
- Northwest Terrace Sec 3 Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
- Breed Restrictions
- Limit on the number of pets
- Pet Size Limit
- Medium pets allowed
- Pet Deposit $300
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Austin, TX 78757

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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Pillow Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Burnet Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
The Magellan International School
Grades PK-8
Private
Anderson High School
Grades 9-12
Public
St Louis Early Childhood Development Center
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Austin C.C., Northridge Campus
Drive: 9 min (3.7 mi)
University of Texas at Austin
Drive: 12 min (7.9 mi)
Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus
Drive: 13 min (8.5 mi)
Concordia University Texas
Drive: 22 min (13.1 mi)
Discover North Shoal Creek, Austin, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 8609 Melshire Dr proximity to Rockwood Village, Crossroads Shopping Center, and Waterford Centre. Rockwood Village is 0.4 miles away, and Crossroads Shopping Center is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 8609 Melshire Dr has limited public transit, including 7 transit stops within 30.7 miles. Transit options include Mckalla Station and Kramer Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8609 Melshire Dr are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park, The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium, and Bull Creek Greenbelt.
Airports
Living in North Shoal Creek provides easy access to Austin-Bergstrom International, located just 30 minutes from 8609 Melshire Dr.
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