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Great opportunity to build in SE Austin near the airport, Tesla, and Riverside corridor. Value is in the land. Large footprinto thru center of the lot to build.
Public Records
Sep 27, 1996
Sold
*
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1981
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,195 (+30.3%)
$300,000 + $152,955
$452,955
2022
$6,289 (+194.4%)
$300,000 + $18,452
$318,452
2021
$2,136 (+7.5%)
2020
$1,987 (+14.2%)
2019
$1,740 (+6.6%)
2018
$1,632 (+9.3%)
2017
$1,494 (+10.0%)
2016
$1,358 (+13.4%)
2014
$1,198 (+5.5%)
$30,000 + $20,359
$50,359
2013
$1,136 (+1.8%)
$30,000 + $20,359
$50,359
2012
$1,115 (+4.4%)
$30,000 + $16,100
$46,100
2011
$1,068 (−17.6%)
2010
$1,297
2009
$1,297
Tax history for 712 Vargas Rd Unit 1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,195 (+30.3%)
$300,000 + $152,955
$452,955
2022
$6,289 (+194.4%)
$300,000 + $18,452
$318,452
2021
$2,136 (+7.5%)
2020
$1,987 (+14.2%)
2019
$1,740 (+6.6%)
2018
$1,632 (+9.3%)
2017
$1,494 (+10.0%)
2016
$1,358 (+13.4%)
2014
$1,198 (+5.5%)
$30,000 + $20,359
$50,359
2013
$1,136 (+1.8%)
$30,000 + $20,359
$50,359
2012
$1,115 (+4.4%)
$30,000 + $16,100
$46,100
2011
$1,068 (−17.6%)
2010
$1,297
2009
$1,297
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,616
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,665
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
286936
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 2
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Office
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Kitchen
Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Range
Interior Features
Window Features: See Remarks
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Study, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Builder
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: See Remarks
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Privacy
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: See Remarks, Appliances
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1519
Lot Size Acres: 0.1519
Lot Features: Back Yard, Trees Large Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: Southeast
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $318,452
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $10,073.27
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, See Remarks
Location
HOA Information
Has Home Owners Association
Association Name: 712 Vargas Street Condominiums
Annually
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,665
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,616 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 286936
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 12, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Allison Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Eastside Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
1/10
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Austin, TX • 78741
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$525,000 – $635,000
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