1026 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732 Property Records

Travis County property record for 1026 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,621 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.804 acres (35,040 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$8,804 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2019 Construction Loan Feb 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0129550106`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0129550106`
Alternative APNs	`01295501060000` `125863` `815811`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,621 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,061 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,621 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Construction Type	Wood Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	35,040 sqft (0.804 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,728 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	384 sqft
Parking Spaces	8 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	595 sqft
Storage Building	288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	815811
Old Parcel Number	125863
Street Address	1026 MERLENE DR
City	AUSTIN
State	TX
Zip	78732-6121
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 6&7 BLK B RIVER RIDGE
Legal Subdivision	RIVER RIDGE
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	6&7 7
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Township / Civil Division	NORTHWEST TRAVIS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	35100

Owner

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1026 MERLENE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78732-6121
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 1, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage SOUTHSTAR BANK SSB
Feb 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALE MORTGAGE INC
Jan 28, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer CORRIDOR TITLE
Jul 18, 2018	Vendor's Lien, Transfer SOUTHSTAR BANK SSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 28, 2019
Deed Sale	Jan 28, 2019
Prior Sale	Jul 18, 2018
Deed Document Number	2019011698
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Property Address	1026 MERLENE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78732-6121
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2021
Title Company	CORRIDOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015112
Date	Feb 1, 2019
Instrument	2019015112

Lender

Name	SOUTHSTAR BANK SSB
Type	Bank
Address	MOULTON, TX 77975

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.73%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	5.73%
Max Rate At Change	7.73%
Index	Prime Rate
Margin	2
Max Rate	11.7%

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Property Address	1026 MERLENE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78732-6121
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032399
Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	2020032399

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92130

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Recording Date	Jan 28, 2019
Property Address	1026 MERLENE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78732-6121
Document Number	0000011698
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2019
Instrument	11698
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2019
Title Company	CORRIDOR TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1026 MERLENE DR AUSTIN TX 787326121, AUSTIN, TX 78732-6121

July 2018: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2018
Property Address	1026 MERLENE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78732-6121
Document Number	0000112622
Map Reference	VOL63 PG18
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2018
Instrument	2018112622
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2021
Title Company	CORRIDOR TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2902 SABINAL TRL, CEDAR PARK, TX 78613-5304

Mortgage

Document Number	0000112623
Date	Jul 18, 2018
Instrument	2018112623

Lender

Name	SOUTHSTAR BANK SSB
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.48%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2023
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	5.48%
Max Rate At Change	7.48%
Index	Prime Rate
Margin	2
Max Rate	11.4%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
Municipality	Austin City
County	Travis County
Unified School District	Leander Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$664,798 (-43.19%) Land $515,417 Building $432,386	$947,803 (-19.01%) Land $515,417 Building $432,386
2024	$8,804.00 (+4.28%)
2023		$1,170,271 Land $510,000 Building $660,271	$1,170,271 Land $510,000 Building $660,271
2022	$8,443.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 25 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	25 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2025)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Nearby Properties on Merlene Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures