1716 Karen Ave, Austin TX 78757
Austin, TX 78757 · Brentwood Terrace
Single Family Residence for sale in Brentwood Terrace
Overview
Property Description
Just one block from Brentwood Elementary, this single-family home carries the soul of classic Austin — from the era when Allandale and Brentwood were first drawn onto the map. It sits on a generous 0.28-acre (12,253 sq. ft.) corner lot, shaded by mature oaks and pecans that simply can't be planted overnight. Today, this property stands at an exciting crossroads: a seasoned fixer-upper ready for a renovation that honors its mid-century bones, or a cleared slate for a custom-built dream home in one of Austin's most desirable in-town neighborhoods. Either way, what you're buying is irreplaceable — the corner lot, the location, the legacy of a street where neighbors still know each other by name. Quiet, canopied streets surrounded by thoughtfully updated mid-century homes — this is what neighborhood feel actually looks like. And the Burnet Road corridor just steps away keeps getting better: new sidewalks, bike paths, and streetscape upgrades are underway as part of the city's multi-year Burnet Road corridor project, making the area increasingly walkable. The neighborhood's commercial spine delivers it all — Mama Betty's for Tex-Mex, District Kitchen for a date-night New American menu, Boulevard Social for craft cocktails, and Pocha Is Back for late-night Korean pocha vibes, plus Sugarwolf Bakery for coffee and pastries. It's one of Austin's most authentic and evolving local dining corridors. 78757 sits close to the Domain's tech corridors, central Austin, and major thoroughfares like MoPac and US-183 — a location that works for commuters, remote workers, and everyone in between. An incredible, level corner lot in Brentwood — 12,253 sq. ft. / 0.2813 acres.
Financial Info
- Price
- $579,900
- $ / Sqft
- $423
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 2.17668%
- Est. Taxes
- $11,754
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Exemptions
- None
Legal Info
- Address
- 1716 Karen Ave
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78757
- Subdivision
- Brentwood Terrace
- Legal Description
- LOT 1 BLK B BRENTWOOD TERRACE
- Parcel
- 02320604200000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Num Living
- 2
- Dining
- 1
- Appliances
- Disposal
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
- Master Bed
- Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Main
- Yes
- Fireplace Description
- None
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Dryer Hookup, No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s), See Remarks, None, Blinds
General Info
- Beds
- 3 Total / 3 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 1 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 1955 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 1,370 / Public Records
- Garage Desc
- Alley Access, Driveway, Enclosed
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Stone Veneer
- Acres
- 0.28
- Lot Description
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Level, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Restrictions
- Deed Restrictions
- Flood Plain
- Yes-500 yr
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 2
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Above Ground
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Chain Link
- Exterior Features
- None, Front Porch
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- Curbs, Sidewalks
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Price Decrease | $579,900−$50,090 (−8%) | −$50,090 (−8%) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Price Decrease | $629,990−$69,910 (−10%) | −$69,910 (−10%) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
TCAD account 808543
Uses rates from the supplied 2026 TCAD package. The file does not identify adopted or proposed status.
| Taxing Entity | Rate per $100 | Taxable Value | Estimated Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST | 0.103400 | $627,649 | $648.99 |
| AUSTIN ISD | 0.925200 | $627,649 | $5,807.01 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | 0.524017 | $627,649 | $3,288.99 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY | 0.375845 | $627,649 | $2,358.99 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | 0.118023 | $627,649 | $740.77 |
| Ordinary property tax estimate | 2.046485 | $12,844.75 |
Informational estimate, not a tax bill or taxes paid. Exemptions and tax ceilings can make taxes differ from the combined rate multiplied by one taxable value. PID assessments and other special charges are excluded; collector coverage has not been established.
Source: Travis County
- Owner
- MOFFAT MARDIGAN MARTIN & SHELBY DANIELLE INLOES
- Legal
- LOT 1 BLK B BRENTWOOD TERRACE
- Geo ID
- prop:808543
- Acreage
- 0.28
- Exemption Type
- None on record
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $11,754
- MLS tax year
- 2026
Annual taxes billed are the Tax Imposed amounts reported in the latest available Travis Tax Office statement. Exemptions and tax ceilings may prevent combined rate × taxable value from equaling the billed amount. Other collectors or assessments may not be included.
| Year | Appraised Value | Combined Rate per $100 | Annual Taxes Billed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $623,200 | 2.046485 | $12,753.70 |
| 2024 | — | 1.981814 | $13,536.84 |
| 2023 | — | 1.809247 | $15,146.08 |
| 2022 | — | 1.974923 | $3,704.67 |
| 2021 | — | 2.176679 | $3,654.87 |
| 2020 | — | 2.226665 | $3,798.48 |
Combined rates exclude PID placeholder rates. Historical amounts reflect the statement’s snapshot and may change after later corrections; they do not describe payment status. Appraisal values come from the legacy CAD source.
Source: Travis County
Schools
School Info
- District
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Brentwood
- Middle
- Lamar (Austin ISD)
- High
- McCallum
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$4,395 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $4,395
- Principal & interest
- $2,932
- Property taxes
- $980
- Homeowners insurance
- $483
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $463,920 | $5,185 | $30,002 | $458,735 | |
| 2 | $458,735 | $5,533 | $29,655 | $453,202 | |
| 3 | $453,202 | $5,903 | $29,284 | $447,299 | |
| 4 | $447,299 | $6,298 | $28,889 | $441,000 | |
| 5 | $441,000 | $6,720 | $28,467 | $434,280 | |
| 6 | $434,280 | $7,170 | $28,017 | $427,110 | |
| 7 | $427,110 | $7,651 | $27,537 | $419,459 | |
| 8 | $419,459 | $8,163 | $27,024 | $411,296 | |
| 9 | $411,296 | $8,710 | $26,478 | $402,586 | |
| 10 | $402,586 | $9,293 | $25,895 | $393,293 |
- Year 1$458,735
- Principal paid
- $5,185
- Interest paid
- $30,002
- Starting balance
- $463,920
- Year 2$453,202
- Principal paid
- $5,533
- Interest paid
- $29,655
- Starting balance
- $458,735
- Year 3$447,299
- Principal paid
- $5,903
- Interest paid
- $29,284
- Starting balance
- $453,202
- Year 4$441,000
- Principal paid
- $6,298
- Interest paid
- $28,889
- Starting balance
- $447,299
- Year 5$434,280
- Principal paid
- $6,720
- Interest paid
- $28,467
- Starting balance
- $441,000
- Year 6$427,110
- Principal paid
- $7,170
- Interest paid
- $28,017
- Starting balance
- $434,280
- Year 7$419,459
- Principal paid
- $7,651
- Interest paid
- $27,537
- Starting balance
- $427,110
- Year 8$411,296
- Principal paid
- $8,163
- Interest paid
- $27,024
- Starting balance
- $419,459
- Year 9$402,586
- Principal paid
- $8,710
- Interest paid
- $26,478
- Starting balance
- $411,296
- Year 10$393,293
- Principal paid
- $9,293
- Interest paid
- $25,895
- Starting balance
- $402,586
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