Travis County property record for 1609 Preston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,836 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,173 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0117020704 |
| Primary APN | 0117020704 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,014 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,836 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | 286 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 116598 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 01170207040000 |
| Street Address | 1609 PRESTON AVE |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78703-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 *& E 5FT OF LOT 3 *& W 15FT LOT 5 BLK 26 PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SEC 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SEC 9 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
1609 Preston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 1984.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 PRESTON AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78703-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 1984 |
| Deed Document Number | 0008754506 |
| 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 | $1,643,537 Land $1,133,538 Building $509,999 | $1,643,537 Land $1,133,538 Building $509,999 | |
| 2024 | $17,173.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,311,310 Land $1,100,000 Building $1,211,310 | $2,311,310 Land $1,100,000 Building $1,211,310 | |
| 2022 | $19,510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Preston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1609 Preston 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 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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