Travis County property record for 1516 Preston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,884 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $31,096 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0116000116 |
| Primary APN | 0116000116 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,884 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,712 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,249 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 115642 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 01160001160000 |
| Street Address | 1516 PRESTON AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78703-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 *& W 10 FT OF LOT 28 *& E 15 FT OF LOT 30 BLK 16B PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SEC 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SEC 7 |
| Legal Block | 16B |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-30 28 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 PRESTON AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78703-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007202139 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Property Address | 1516 PRESTON AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78703-1904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000072988 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019072988 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
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 | $1,964,091 (-19.19%) Land $1,291,616 Building $864,897 | $2,156,513 (-11.27%) Land $1,291,616 Building $864,897 | |
| 2024 | $31,096.00 (+18.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,430,524 Land $1,250,000 Building $1,180,524 | $2,430,524 Land $1,250,000 Building $1,180,524 | |
| 2022 | $26,133.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 661 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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