521 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704 Property Records

Travis County property record for 521 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,068 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$990,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$19,114 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0301020927`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0301020927`
Alternative APNs	`03010209270000` `282960`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,572 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,572 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,068 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions	129 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	160 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	48 sqft
Deck Area	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	282960
Street Address	521 ACADEMY DR
City	AUSTIN
State	TX
Zip	78704-1814
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 19 WOODLAWN ADDN
Legal Subdivision	WOODLAWN ADDN
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Township / Civil Division	AUSTIN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	1401

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District listed 2021 · 911 contributing resources · NRIS 100006796

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

521 Academy Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

Source: Travis County records, as of April 24, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	521 ACADEMY DR, AUSTIN, TX 78704-1814
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 10, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD
Dec 29, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
Jul 15, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021283584
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Property Address	521 ACADEMY DR, AUSTIN, TX 78704-1814
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 5, 2022
Title Company	ALAMO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000071896
Date	May 10, 2018
Instrument	2018071896

Lender

Name	HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75243

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

December 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2021
Property Address	521 ACADEMY DR, AUSTIN, TX 78704-1814
Document Number	0000283584
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 129
Instrument Date	Dec 28, 2021
Instrument	2021283584
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 5, 2022
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	521 ACADEMY DR, AUSTIN, TX 78704-1814
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000283585
Date	Dec 29, 2021
Instrument	2021283585

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

July 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TRAVIS TX
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	521 ACADEMY DR, AUSTIN, TX 78704-1814
Document Number	0000158460
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 129
Instrument Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021158460
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1506 ALTA VISTA AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78704-3110

Mortgage

Document Number	0000158461
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021158461

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.5%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2031
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	2.62%
Max Rate At Change	7.5%
Index	Other
Max Rate	7.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Academy Dr was $19,114 with a homeowner's exemption, down 12.2% from the year before.

Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
Municipality	Austin City
County	Travis County
Unified School District	Austin Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$19,114.00 (-12.16%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,108,115 Land $600,502 Building $507,613	$1,108,115 Land $600,502 Building $507,613
2024	$21,760.00
2023		$1,441,759 Land $800,000 Building $641,759	$1,441,759 Land $800,000 Building $641,759
2022	$21,177.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 521 Academy Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 521 Academy Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 198 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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