Travis County property record for 4520 Merle Dr, Austin, TX 78745
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 916 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0408120114 |
| Primary APN | 0408120114 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 916 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,746 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 63.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 509257 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4520 MERLE DR |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78745-1730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S63.15FT 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 March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4520 MERLE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | Deed of Distribution, Transfer |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201561749 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000116883 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4520 MERLE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000116883 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 265 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023116883 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4520 MERLE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Property Address | 4520 MERLE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000029387 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4520 MERLE DR AUSTIN TX 787451730, AUSTIN, TX 78745-1730 |
| Document Number | 0000029387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29387 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 3, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $6,454.00 (-8.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $420,799 (-21.69%) Land $352,385 Building $68,414 | $420,799 (-21.69%) Land $352,385 Building $68,414 |
| 2024 | $7,088.00 (+53.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $537,331 Land $412,500 Building $124,831 | $537,331 Land $412,500 Building $124,831 | |
| 2022 | $4,621.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 702 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 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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