Completely remodeled 4-bed home in hot Riverside area is ready for move-in! NEW plumbing, NEW electrical, NEW laminate & carpet, and NEW roof! The kitchen boasts new cabinets, granite counters, center island, and a new Samsung appliance package. Light & bright open floorplan w/ built-in shelving. Spacious bedrooms- all have ceiling fans. 2-car detached garage. Great location- near UT metro, Downtown, and Riverside Golf Course, ACC Riverside, and more! A must see!
Hot LOCATION for new construction. Lot qualifies for A and B units. Home is over 1500 square feet plus it has three bedrooms, two baths, flex room, kitchen, utility room, breakfast area, living area, covered front porch and lots of outdoor space if looking for a rehab. Close to ACC, ABIA, Downtwon, and just a block to the new IDEA school. TONS of new builds in area. Large flat lot with beautiful trees. Appt with listing agent!
Public Records
Aug 3, 2018
Sold
*
Unlock MLS #9166511
Aug 3, 2018
Sold
*
Jul 27, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2018
Listed
$230,000
$147/sq ft
High demand - Riverside Corridor - 78741. This is the home from the past, but is now in your future. A place to come home to. Convenient location to I-35, Hwy 71, Hwy 183 and the airport. Over 1500 square feet plus it has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, flex room, kitchen, utility room, breakfast & living area, covered front porch & lots of outdoor space. Near Lake Shore Drive. .. . bike or hop on a bus to get to down town or UT. Restrictions: Yes
Public Records
Mar 19, 1971
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,729 (−9.4%)
$162,774 + $253,949
$416,723
2025
$8,528 (−14.2%)
$162,774 + $253,949
$416,723
2024
$9,939 (+2.7%)
$250,000 + $251,528
$501,528
2023
$9,676 (+0.8%)
2022
$9,601 (−0.2%)
2021
$9,620 (+30.4%)
$100,000 + $341,969
$441,969
2020
$7,376 (+45.9%)
$100,000 + $231,236
$331,236
2019
$5,057 (−2.2%)
$100,000 + $135,755
$235,755
2018
$5,168 (+139.2%)
2017
$2,161 (+10.0%)
2016
$1,964 (+13.4%)
2014
$1,732 (+6.2%)
2013
$1,631 (+1.8%)
2012
$1,601 (+4.4%)
$30,000 + $36,198
$66,198
2011
$1,534 (−15.5%)
2010
$1,814
2009
$1,814
Tax history for 1408 Vargas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,729 (−9.4%)
$162,774 + $253,949
$416,723
2025
$8,528 (−14.2%)
$162,774 + $253,949
$416,723
2024
$9,939 (+2.7%)
$250,000 + $251,528
$501,528
2023
$9,676 (+0.8%)
2022
$9,601 (−0.2%)
2021
$9,620 (+30.4%)
$100,000 + $341,969
$441,969
2020
$7,376 (+45.9%)
$100,000 + $231,236
$331,236
2019
$5,057 (−2.2%)
$100,000 + $135,755
$235,755
2018
$5,168 (+139.2%)
2017
$2,161 (+10.0%)
2016
$1,964 (+13.4%)
2014
$1,732 (+6.2%)
2013
$1,631 (+1.8%)
2012
$1,601 (+4.4%)
$30,000 + $36,198
$66,198
2011
$1,534 (−15.5%)
2010
$1,814
2009
$1,814
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,065 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,566
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
289425
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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
Feb 18, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Tunnel under the house to replace plumbing lines and fixtures. Bring the water heater up to code and perform a gas test on the residence.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 18, 2023 • Final
Building
Perform foundation and roof work, install drywall, and complete electrical and plumbing work. Replace windows and install new flooring. Paint the interior and exterior of the building.
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: Detached, Off Street
# of Parking (Total): 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Primary Bathroom
Room 2 Information
Den
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Room 4 Information
Laundry
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven
Interior Features
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Main Level Primary, See Remarks
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Frame, HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.162
Lot Size Acres: 0.162
Lot Features: Trees Large Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: West
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,127
Tax Year: 2019
Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,566
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,065 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 289425
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Allison Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Eastside Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
1/10
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