Travis County property record for 1515 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,805 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,573 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0232060701 |
| Primary APN | 0232060701 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,805 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 66.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 86 sqft |
| Storage Building | 30 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 233766 |
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| Street Address | 1515 KAREN AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78757-2915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK L VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS SEC 2 RESUB |
| Legal Block | L |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 1505 |
Source: Travis County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1515 KAREN AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78757-2915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015107610 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1292000151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $9,573.00 (-4.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $590,115 (-24.69%) Land $382,550 Building $207,565 | $590,115 (-24.69%) Land $382,550 Building $207,565 |
| 2024 | $9,993.00 (-2.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $783,559 Land $495,000 Building $288,559 | $783,559 Land $495,000 Building $288,559 | |
| 2022 | $10,285.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 696 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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