Travis County property record for 1503 W 40th St, Austin, TX 78756
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,434 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0221010511 |
| Primary APN | 0221010511 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,434 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 238 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 217583 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1503 W 40TH ST |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78756-3808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK B SHOALCREST OAKS |
| Legal Subdivision | SHOALCREST OAKS |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
1503 W 40th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Travis County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 W 40TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78756-3808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021219757 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000219757 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1503 W 40TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78756-3808 |
| Document Number | 0000219757 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 233 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021219757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 W 40TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78756-3808 |
| Document Number | 0000219758 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021219758 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1503 W 40TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78756-3808 |
| Document Number | 0000205417 |
| Map Reference | VOL4 PG233 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017205417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5008 SHOALWOOD AVE, 5008, AUSTIN, TX 78756-2526 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 W 40TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78756-3808 |
| Document Number | 0000205418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017205418 |
| Name | BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1503 W 40th St was $13,044 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $13,044.00 (-4.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $778,546 Land $569,716 Building $208,830 | $778,546 Land $569,716 Building $208,830 |
| 2024 | $13,679.00 | ||
| 2023 | $846,194 Land $550,000 Building $296,194 | $846,194 Land $550,000 Building $296,194 | |
| 2022 | $11,966.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1503 W 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1503 W 40th St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 483 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 Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| 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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