An outstanding opportunity in one of Austin’s most rapidly transforming pockets, 800 Vargas Rd offers the chance to revitalize the existing home or explore a potential redevelopment depending on the buyer’s goals and feasibility study. Set on a 0.1538-acre lot zoned SF-3, the property provides flexibility—whether updating the current residence, adding additional living space, or evaluating a new build concept such as an A & B layout, duplex configuration, or a single-family with an ADU. All possibilities are subject to buyer verification and due diligence, allowing you to tailor the property to your specific needs. Recent development momentum in the surrounding area highlights the strong long-term value of this location. With no HOA restrictions, buyers have greater freedom to customize their vision. The address offers the best of East Austin living—minutes to Downtown, Lady Bird Lake, and the Roy G. Guerrero Park trail system, with quick access to 183, I-35, and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. No survey available. Buyer to independently verify all building restrictions, zoning allowances, utility availability, tax rate, and school information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
6,542 sq ftLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Crystal Robaina• Compass RE Texas, LLC
Contact: (512) 534-7874
Bought with Frederick Douglas• Compass RE Texas, LLC
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,543 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,138
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
286938
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
May 11, 2022 • Final
Building
Replace the front and back exterior doors.
Remodel
Nov 30, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with or without duct work.
HVAC
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 Carport
Parking
Features: Carport, Driveway
# of Parking (Total): 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Laundry Information
Features: In Kitchen
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range
Interior Features
Window Features: See Remarks
Accessibility Features: See Remarks
Flooring: Laminate
Other Features: See Remarks
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: See Remarks
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: See Remarks
Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
Fencing: Chain Link
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: See Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1502
Lot Size Acres: 0.1502
Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Open Lot
Property Information
Direction Faces: East
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $193,358
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,832
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,138
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,543 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 286938
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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