1705 Newton St, Austin, TX 78704 Property Records

Travis County property record for 1705 Newton St, Austin, TX 78704

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.178 acres (7,745 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$14,567 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0400000704

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0400000704
Alternative APNs
  • 04000007040000
  • 302089

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area832 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area832 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,745 sqft (0.178 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 56 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area227 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number302089
Street Address1705 NEWTON ST
CityAUSTIN
StateTX
Zip78704-4223
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description881 SQFT OF LOT 9 BLK 28 & ALL OF LOT 10 BLK 28 SWISHER ADDN
Legal SubdivisionSWISHER ADDN
Legal Block28; 2
Legal Lot Number9,10
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionAUSTIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract1312

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedWells, Willie, House
listed 2021 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 100006621

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Travis County records, as of April 17, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1707, LOS ALTOS, CA 94023-1707
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2016
Deed SaleJul 22, 2016
Prior SaleMar 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016119227
Prior Transfer DateMar 24, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000045034
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
MunicipalityAustin City
CountyTravis County
Unified School DistrictAustin Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$14,567.00 (-11.3%) Additional exemption filed$945,100 (-20.97%) Land $600,491 Building $344,609$945,100 (-20.97%) Land $600,491 Building $344,609
2024$16,422.00 (-28.5%)
2023$1,195,827 Land $725,000 Building $470,827$1,195,827 Land $725,000 Building $470,827
2022$22,967.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 27 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies27 in force

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER
serves 1,115,323 people · EPA ID TX2270001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 649 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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