3601 Vara Dr, Austin, TX 78754 Property Records

Travis County property record for 3601 Vara Dr, Austin, TX 78754

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 ba · 2,504 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.444 acres (19,367 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$8,255 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0231300907

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0231300907
Alternative APNs
  • 02313009070000
  • 233009

Interior

Full Baths5 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,504 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,024 sqft
1st Floor Area1,937 sqft
2nd Floor Area567 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area19,367 sqft (0.444 acres)
Lot Dimensions159 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area138 sqft
Deck Area60 sqft
Storage Building120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number233009
Old Parcel Number02313009070000
Street Address3601 VARA DR
CityAUSTIN
StateTX
Zip78754-4929
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 WALNUT PLACE SEC 5
Legal SubdivisionWALNUT PLACE SEC 5
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionAUSTIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract43600

Owner

Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address3601 VARA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78754-4929
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 1, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 13, 2021Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE PROS INC
Dec 7, 2018Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
SYNERGY FIN'L PTNRS LLC
Jun 26, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 13, 2021
Deed SaleOct 13, 2021
Prior SaleDec 7, 2018
Deed Document Number2021228442
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Property Address3601 VARA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78754-4929
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000172442
DateNov 1, 2019
Instrument2019172442
Lender
NameHOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92705
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueNov 1, 2059
Prepayment Penalty48 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.37%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateNov 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change6.37%
Max Rate At Change8.37%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate11.3%

October 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Recording DateOct 13, 2021
Property Address3601 VARA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78754-4929
Document Number0000228442
Map ReferenceVOL 62 PG 33
Instrument DateOct 12, 2021
Instrument2021228442
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address505 W 7TH ST APT 112, 112, AUSTIN, TX 78701-2827

Mortgage

Document Number0000228443
DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument2021228443
Lender
NameMORTGAGE PROS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number0000228444
DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument2021228444
Lender
NameCERTIFIED FUNDING LP
TypeLending Institution
AddressDALLAS, TX 75252
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 12, 2036

December 2018: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Recording DateDec 7, 2018
Property Address3601 VARA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78754-4929
Instrument DateDec 3, 2018
Instrument189440
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedJan 2, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST WESTERN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3900 JUAN TABO BLVD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 871113984, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111-3984

Mortgage

Document Number0000189440
DateDec 7, 2018
Instrument189440
Lender
NameSYNERGY FIN'L PTNRS LLC
Address9453 DE SOTO AVE, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311-4920
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueDec 6, 2020

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Recording DateJun 26, 2017
Property Address3601 VARA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78754-4929
Document Number0000101198
Instrument DateJun 23, 2017
Instrument101198
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 185 STAPLES TX 786700185, STAPLES, TX 78670-0185

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$344,411 (-54.16%) Land $81,782 Building $262,629$344,411 (-54.16%) Land $81,782 Building $262,629
2024$8,255.00 (-25.56%)
2023$751,350 Land $110,000 Building $641,350$751,350 Land $110,000 Building $641,350
2022$11,089.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (2015–2023)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding, May 2015 · 4 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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