1216 Inks Ave. is a bright, open, and fully updated 3/2 in the most sought-after location in East Austin. This quiet, tucked away street is the ideal combination of East Austin walkability and the downtown lifestyle but in a single-family home, with West Austin schools — as it is so close to downtown that it feeds to Matthews/O. Henry/Austin High. Recently completely renovated, new hardwood floors lead you through the intuitive layout featuring a full laundry room, efficient kitchen with new appliances, full-home water filtration, tankless hot water, en-suite primary, and easy access to an outdoor living area perfect for entertaining. 2 dedicated side-by-side parking spaces in front of the home, as well as easy street parking. You truly can’t get closer to both downtown and the best East Austin has to offer.
Incredible downtown living tucked away on a quiet street close to everything you love about East Austin! Perched up on the lot with enough backyard to hang out with friends & do your thing! Walk to 30 plus restaurants, bars, & coffee. Recent renovations include wood floors throughout, new kitchen, fixtures & other interiors so you can start living your city dreams. These rates are so great that you'll have plenty of money to use for fun and other home improvements along the way!
Public Records
Jul 30, 2015
Sold
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Public Records
Oct 4, 1999
Sold
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Unlock MLS #515997
Oct 1, 1999
Delisted
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Aug 18, 1999
Listed
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Public Records
Sep 16, 1983
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,386
$247,350 + $259,957
$507,307
2025
$10,382 (−3.1%)
$247,350 + $259,957
$507,307
2024
$10,714 (−20.8%)
$225,000 + $315,637
$540,637
2023
$13,533 (+1.6%)
$243,750 + $504,250
$748,000
2022
$13,319 (+35.8%)
$243,750 + $430,662
$674,412
2021
$9,806 (+25.9%)
$162,500 + $287,998
$450,498
2020
$7,787 (+3.8%)
$162,500 + $187,200
$349,700
2019
$7,501 (+10.4%)
$162,500 + $187,200
$349,700
2018
$6,792 (−15.1%)
$130,000 + $167,617
$297,617
2017
$7,996 (+11.2%)
$90,000 + $232,560
$322,560
2016
$7,193 (+40.0%)
$130,000 + $167,617
$297,617
2014
$5,137 (+6.3%)
2013
$4,834 (−16.2%)
2012
$5,767 (+68.8%)
2011
$3,416 (+15.5%)
2010
$2,958
2009
$2,958
Tax history for 1216 Inks Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,386
$247,350 + $259,957
$507,307
2025
$10,382 (−3.1%)
$247,350 + $259,957
$507,307
2024
$10,714 (−20.8%)
$225,000 + $315,637
$540,637
2023
$13,533 (+1.6%)
$243,750 + $504,250
$748,000
2022
$13,319 (+35.8%)
$243,750 + $430,662
$674,412
2021
$9,806 (+25.9%)
$162,500 + $287,998
$450,498
2020
$7,787 (+3.8%)
$162,500 + $187,200
$349,700
2019
$7,501 (+10.4%)
$162,500 + $187,200
$349,700
2018
$6,792 (−15.1%)
$130,000 + $167,617
$297,617
2017
$7,996 (+11.2%)
$90,000 + $232,560
$322,560
2016
$7,193 (+40.0%)
$130,000 + $167,617
$297,617
2014
$5,137 (+6.3%)
2013
$4,834 (−16.2%)
2012
$5,767 (+68.8%)
2011
$3,416 (+15.5%)
2010
$2,958
2009
$2,958
*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
30 ft.
Lot depth
80 ft.
Lot size
2,191 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,267
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
192985
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SF-3
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.
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
Jun 17, 2019 • Final
Plumbing
Relocate the gas meter to the front of the property.
Gas
Aug 30, 2006 • Final
Electrical
Repair the electrical meter for an existing residential building.
Electrical
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
Parking
Features: Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Primary Bathroom
Room 3 Information
Primary Bedroom
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
Equipment
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier
Interior Features
Window Features: See Remarks
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Frame, Stone
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Fenced, Partial
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.05
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Features: Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: Southwest
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $450,498
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,806
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,267
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,191 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 192985
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mathews Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
O Henry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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