Travis County property record for 1012 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,798 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,183 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0231080727 |
| Primary APN | 0231080727 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,458 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,798 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 232088 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 02310807270000 |
| Street Address | 1012 KAREN AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-3012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 *& E 20FT OF LOT 19 BLK C VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,19 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
1012 Karen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1989.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1012 KAREN AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-3012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 1989 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Austin City |
| County | Travis County |
| Unified School District | Austin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $632,548 Land $406,863 Building $225,685 | $632,548 Land $406,863 Building $225,685 | |
| 2024 | $3,183.00 | ||
| 2023 | $836,782 Land $540,000 Building $296,782 | $836,782 Land $540,000 Building $296,782 | |
| 2022 | $2,766.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1012 Karen Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1012 Karen Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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