Hays County property record for 196 Swallowtail Dr, Austin, TX 78737
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,544 sqft · built 2014 |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,932 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R139906 |
| Primary APN | R139906 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,544 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,255 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 711 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 143 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 196 SWALLOWTAIL DR |
|---|---|
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78737-4743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHPOINTE PHASE V SEC TWO, BLOCK E, LOT 3 TAX CODES:MHC5,RSP,SDS |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHPOINTE PHASE V SEC TWO |
| Legal Phase | V |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | DRIPPING SPRINGS-WIMBERLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 10816 |
The current owner of 196 Swallowtail Dr acquired it in June 2014.
Source: Hays County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 SWALLOWTAIL DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737-4743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-14016409 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4944 / 123 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Hays County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays County |
| Unified School District | Dripping Springs Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $767,008 Land $148,680 Building $618,328 | $767,008 Land $148,680 Building $618,328 | |
| 2024 | $12,932.00 | ||
| 2023 | $652,017 Land $184,080 Building $678,050 | $862,130 Land $184,080 Building $678,050 | |
| 2022 | $12,169.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Swallowtail Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · 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 196 Swallowtail Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | WEST TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY AGENCY serves 35,664 people · EPA ID TX2270235 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, Spry Air Fiber, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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