Travis County property record for 5542 Hitcher Bend, Austin, TX 78749
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,032 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,574 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,598 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0418360901 |
| Primary APN | 0418360901 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,452 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,362 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,574 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 372771 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 04183609010000 |
| Street Address | 5542 HITCHER BND |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78749-4239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK A VILLAGE AT WESTERN OAKS SEC 18-A |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE AT WESTERN OAKS SEC 18-A |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 31200 |
5542 Hitcher Bend is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Travis County records, as of November 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 HITCHER BND, AUSTIN, TX 78749-4239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2000 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000204171 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TRAVIS TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5542 HITCHER BND, AUSTIN, TX 78749-4239 |
| Document Number | 0000204171 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 204171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | TEXAS NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5542 HITCHER BND AUSTIN TX 787494239, AUSTIN, TX 78749-4239 |
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 | $635,163 Land $250,000 Building $385,163 | $635,163 Land $250,000 Building $385,163 | |
| 2024 | $10,598.00 | ||
| 2023 | $744,737 Land $250,000 Building $494,737 | $744,737 Land $250,000 Building $494,737 | |
| 2022 | $9,230.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5542 Hitcher Bend in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 5542 Hitcher Bend is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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