Travis County property record for 4518 Merle Dr, Austin, TX 78745
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,604 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,986 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,369,900 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,535 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0408120113 |
| Primary APN | 0408120113 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,748 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,604 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,986 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 509256 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4518 MERLE DR |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78745-1730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCEN 60FT OF LOT 12 BLK A FORD PLACE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORD PLACE 1 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
Source: Travis County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4518 APACHE PASS, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1507 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PALM LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025124932 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000136706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4518 MERLE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000058426 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 58426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5003 BUCKSKIN PASS AUSTIN TX 787452841, AUSTIN, TX 78745-2841 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Property Address | 4518 MERLE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000013043 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4518 MERLE DR AUSTIN TX 787451730, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000013043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13043 |
| Name | PALM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78735 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2047 |
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $9,535.00 (-4.96%) | $465,929 (-25.98%) Land $365,908 Building $100,021 | $465,929 (-25.98%) Land $365,908 Building $100,021 |
| 2024 | $10,033.00 (-18.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $629,458 Land $450,000 Building $179,458 | $629,458 Land $450,000 Building $179,458 | |
| 2022 | $12,383.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 315 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 · 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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