Perfect large house with very good bones and a slight midcentury architecture vibe. Ready for tenants and or a light remodel to live in while you design your A B unit on the large lot that backs up to a park. Walk to Urban East ATX development 2 blocks away and currently under construction, The IDEA school is 1 block away. Rapidly changing district , hundreds of High End Multi Family units under construction a few blocks away by Oden Hughes and others, design builds surrounding the property on all streets especially Porter. This is the deal for the buyer that wants a large home to live in while equity growth goes up and development surrounds.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
7,100 sq ftLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Aaron Ashmore• A.R.E.A GROUP
Bought with Eddie Schwartz• Schwartz RE Properties Group
Great opportunity in a highly sought-after area! Conveniently located near Hwy 183 and E Ben White. Within minutes from Colorado River Park and Montopolis Park. Spacious floor plan with a living room and family room. Great size yard, perfect for entertaining. HURRY BEFORE IT'S GONE!
Public Records
May 6, 2003
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,457 (+10.0%)
$163,176 + $123,657
$286,833
2025
$5,870 (−32.5%)
$163,176 + $123,657
$286,833
2024
$8,702 (+3.8%)
$250,000 + $189,097
$439,097
2023
$8,383 (−8.4%)
$300,000 + $163,352
$463,352
2022
$9,151 (+37.3%)
$300,000 + $163,352
$463,352
2021
$6,667 (+19.3%)
$100,000 + $206,288
$306,288
2020
$5,589 (+3.8%)
$100,000 + $151,013
$251,013
2019
$5,384 (−5.1%)
$100,000 + $151,013
$251,013
2018
$5,673 (+2.9%)
$100,000 + $147,135
$247,135
2017
$5,511 (+21.5%)
$30,000 + $173,313
$203,313
2016
$4,534 (+118.3%)
$100,000 + $147,135
$247,135
2014
$2,077 (+13.4%)
$30,000 + $57,301
$87,301
2013
$1,832 (+1.9%)
$30,000 + $57,301
$87,301
2012
$1,799 (+9.8%)
$30,000 + $44,374
$74,374
2011
$1,637 (−15.1%)
2010
$1,929
2009
$1,929
Tax history for 1204 Vargas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,457 (+10.0%)
$163,176 + $123,657
$286,833
2025
$5,870 (−32.5%)
$163,176 + $123,657
$286,833
2024
$8,702 (+3.8%)
$250,000 + $189,097
$439,097
2023
$8,383 (−8.4%)
$300,000 + $163,352
$463,352
2022
$9,151 (+37.3%)
$300,000 + $163,352
$463,352
2021
$6,667 (+19.3%)
$100,000 + $206,288
$306,288
2020
$5,589 (+3.8%)
$100,000 + $151,013
$251,013
2019
$5,384 (−5.1%)
$100,000 + $151,013
$251,013
2018
$5,673 (+2.9%)
$100,000 + $147,135
$247,135
2017
$5,511 (+21.5%)
$30,000 + $173,313
$203,313
2016
$4,534 (+118.3%)
$100,000 + $147,135
$247,135
2014
$2,077 (+13.4%)
$30,000 + $57,301
$87,301
2013
$1,832 (+1.9%)
$30,000 + $57,301
$87,301
2012
$1,799 (+9.8%)
$30,000 + $44,374
$74,374
2011
$1,637 (−15.1%)
2010
$1,929
2009
$1,929
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,096 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,744
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
288303
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
SF-3
AIRPORT
Family Residence District
Family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more. A duplex use that is designated as an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay Zones
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Nov 15, 2022 • Final
Building
Replace windows on a building.
Remodel
Jun 13, 2012 • Final
Plumbing
Replace plumbing located under the building slab using tunneling methods.
Plumbing
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: See Remarks
# of Parking (Total): 4
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Living Room
Room 2 Information
Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Room 4 Information
Bathroom
Room 5 Information
Primary Bathroom
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: See Remarks
Equipment
Appliances: See Remarks
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Accessibility Features: See Remarks
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Other Features: Main Level Primary
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Construction Details: See Remarks
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: See Remarks
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: See Remarks
Land Information
Horses Allowed
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.163
Lot Size Acres: 0.163
Property Information
Has View
Direction Faces: East
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $251,013
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,589
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: See Remarks
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,744
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,096 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 288303
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
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Allison Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Eastside Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
1/10
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