1717 E 38th 1/2 ST, Austin TX 78722
Austin, TX 78722 · Giles Place Sec 01
Single Family Residence for sale in Giles Place Sec 01
Overview
Property Description
Meet this little plum in Cherrywood! Colorful, quirky and full of personality, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 905 sq. ft. home is the kind of place that reminds you why people fell in love with Austin in the first place. Behind the purple exterior and cheerful red door, you’ll find warm tile floors, arched openings, unexpected pops of color and a clawfoot tub that fits the vibe perfectly. This plum has plenty of practical appeal, too, including a new roof installed in September 2026. Outside, the approximately 7,179 sq. ft. lot gives you a BIG, flat, fully fenced backyard shaded by mature trees—with room to garden, play, entertain or dream up what comes next. The detached storage shed already has water and electricity, and there’s an additional plumbing line in the yard. The garage is currently living its best life as a laundry room and home gym, but can accommodate a vehicle. Tucked into Cherrywood and just minutes from Mueller, with neighborhood favorites like Cherrywood Coffeehouse nearby, this is a wonderfully quirky little slice of Austin in a location that’s hard to beat. Not cookie cutter. Not trying to be. Come take a look at this plum before someone else picks it.
Financial Info
- Price
- $480,000
- $ / Sqft
- $530
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 2.0465%
- Est. Taxes
- $10,083
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Exemptions
- Homestead
Legal Info
- Address
- 1717 E 38th 1/2 ST
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78722
- Subdivision
- Giles Place Sec 01
- Legal Description
- LOT 9 OLT 32 DIV C GILES PLACE SEC 1
- Parcel
- 02141205010000
Interior Features
- Floor
- See Remarks, Tile
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Master Bed
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Master Main
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace Description
- See Remarks, Living Room
- Interior Features
- See Remarks, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom on Main, None
General Info
- Beds
- 2 Total / 2 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 1 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 1947 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 905 / Public Records
- Garages
- 1
- Garage Desc
- See Remarks, Concrete, Garage, Gravel
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- See Remarks, Stucco
- Acres
- 0.16
- Lot Description
- See Remarks, Back Yard, Front Yard, Trees-Moderate
- Restrictions
- None
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 3
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Internet-Fiber, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Heat
- Electric
- A C
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Full, Wood
- Exterior Features
- See Remarks, Patio
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- None
Rooms
Main level
- Primary Bedroom
Price history
No price or status changes recorded yet.
Taxes
TCAD account 207440
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 | $492,692 | $509.44 |
| AUSTIN ISD | 0.925200 | $492,692 | $4,558.39 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | 0.524017 | $492,692 | $2,581.79 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY | 0.375845 | $492,692 | $1,851.76 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | 0.118023 | $492,692 | $581.49 |
| Ordinary property tax estimate | 2.046485 | $10,082.87 |
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
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 | — | 2.046485 | $11,436.98 |
| 2024 | — | 1.981814 | $12,444.84 |
| 2023 | — | 1.809247 | $11,103.18 |
| 2022 | — | 1.974923 | $7,807.27 |
| 2021 | — | 2.176679 | $7,922.52 |
| 2020 | — | 2.226665 | $7,551.16 |
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.
Schools
School Info
- District
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Maplewood
- Middle
- Kealing
- High
- McCallum
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$3,667 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $3,667
- Principal & interest
- $2,427
- Property taxes
- $840
- Homeowners insurance
- $400
*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 | $384,000 | $4,292 | $24,834 | $379,708 | |
| 2 | $379,708 | $4,580 | $24,546 | $375,128 | |
| 3 | $375,128 | $4,886 | $24,239 | $370,242 | |
| 4 | $370,242 | $5,213 | $23,912 | $365,029 | |
| 5 | $365,029 | $5,563 | $23,563 | $359,466 | |
| 6 | $359,466 | $5,935 | $23,191 | $353,531 | |
| 7 | $353,531 | $6,333 | $22,793 | $347,198 | |
| 8 | $347,198 | $6,757 | $22,369 | $340,442 | |
| 9 | $340,442 | $7,209 | $21,916 | $333,232 | |
| 10 | $333,232 | $7,692 | $21,434 | $325,540 |
- Year 1$379,708
- Principal paid
- $4,292
- Interest paid
- $24,834
- Starting balance
- $384,000
- Year 2$375,128
- Principal paid
- $4,580
- Interest paid
- $24,546
- Starting balance
- $379,708
- Year 3$370,242
- Principal paid
- $4,886
- Interest paid
- $24,239
- Starting balance
- $375,128
- Year 4$365,029
- Principal paid
- $5,213
- Interest paid
- $23,912
- Starting balance
- $370,242
- Year 5$359,466
- Principal paid
- $5,563
- Interest paid
- $23,563
- Starting balance
- $365,029
- Year 6$353,531
- Principal paid
- $5,935
- Interest paid
- $23,191
- Starting balance
- $359,466
- Year 7$347,198
- Principal paid
- $6,333
- Interest paid
- $22,793
- Starting balance
- $353,531
- Year 8$340,442
- Principal paid
- $6,757
- Interest paid
- $22,369
- Starting balance
- $347,198
- Year 9$333,232
- Principal paid
- $7,209
- Interest paid
- $21,916
- Starting balance
- $340,442
- Year 10$325,540
- Principal paid
- $7,692
- Interest paid
- $21,434
- Starting balance
- $333,232
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