Travis County property record for 524 Vargas Rd, Austin, TX 78741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,230 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0305180142 |
| Primary APN | 0305180142 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,609 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 572661 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 03051801420000 |
| Street Address | 524 VARGAS RD |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78741-2429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 VARGAS SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | VARGAS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2321 |
The current owner of 524 Vargas Rd bought it in August 2005.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 VARGAS RD, AUSTIN, TX 78741-2429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005150845 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Property Address | 524 VARGAS RD, AUSTIN, TX 78741-2429 |
| Document Number | 0000136089 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 524 VARGAS RD AUSTIN TX 787412429, AUSTIN, TX 78741-2429 |
| Document Number | 0000136089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 136089 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78759 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2038 |
Source: Travis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| 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 | $256,410 Land $184,575 Building $168,174 | $352,749 Land $184,575 Building $168,174 | |
| 2024 | $3,230.00 | ||
| 2023 | $496,954 Land $150,000 Building $346,954 | $496,954 Land $150,000 Building $346,954 | |
| 2022 | $3,062.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Vargas Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 risk around 524 Vargas Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 484 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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