508 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751 Property Records

Travis County property record for 508 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 2,081 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.254 acres (11,047 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$12,765 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0218060813

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0218060813
Alternative APNs
  • 02180608130000
  • 213213

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,081 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,881 sqft
2nd Floor Area200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area11,047 sqft (0.254 acres)
Lot Dimensions146 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area136 sqft
Deck Area136 sqft
Storage Building384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number213213
Street Address508 E 38TH 1/2 ST
CityAUSTIN
StateTX
Zip78751-5115
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 8-10 BLK 4 OLT 11 DIV C OAKLAWN ADDN
Legal SubdivisionOAKLAWN ADDN
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number8-10
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionAUSTIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3031
Census Tract302

Owner

Source: Travis County records, as of April 22, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address508 E 38TH 1/2 ST, AUSTIN, TX 78751-5115
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
UNIVERSITY CU
Feb 18, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2020
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2020
Prior SaleMar 31, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202025221
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Property Address508 E 38TH 1/2 ST, AUSTIN, TX 78751-5115
Document Number0000038478
Instrument DateMar 3, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address508 E 38TH 1/2 ST AUSTIN TX 787515115, AUSTIN, TX 78751-5115

Mortgage

Document Number0000038478
DateMar 9, 2020
Instrument38478
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressAUSTIN, TX 78759
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMar 8, 2040

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTRAVIS TX
Recording DateFeb 18, 2020
Property Address508 E 38TH 1/2 ST, AUSTIN, TX 78751-5115
Document Number0000025221
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2020
Instrument25221
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address508 E 38TH 1/2 ST AUSTIN TX 787515115, AUSTIN, TX 78751-5115

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$12,765.00 (-9.9%) Homeowner's exemption$763,372 (-13.2%) Land $411,656 Building $351,716$763,372 (-13.2%) Land $411,656 Building $351,716
2024$14,168.00 (+16.92%)
2023$879,445 Land $350,000 Building $529,445$879,445 Land $350,000 Building $529,445
2022$12,118.00

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 12 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies48 units insured
incl. 36 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims23 (1981–2015)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding, May 2015 · 7 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 651 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
8,000 / 8,000
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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