3000 Firwood DR, Austin TX 78757
Austin, TX 78757 · Northtowne West Sec 01
Single Family Residence for sale in Northtowne West Sec 01
Overview
Property Description
A rare opportunity in North Shoal Creek—just minutes from downtown Austin. This single-story home sits on an expansive lot with mature shade trees and a generous backyard, offering exceptional potential in a highly sought-after location. The residence features three bedrooms and one bath, with recent updates including a renewed kitchen and bath plus new interior paint throughout. The result is a move-in-ready home with plenty of room to personalize. The backyard delivers abundant space for outdoor living, entertaining, and gardening. With close proximity to shopping, dining, and effortless access to Mopac, this property combines convenience, charm, and a chance to secure a home in one of North Shoal Creek’s most desirable pockets.
Financial Info
- Price
- $425,000
- $ / Sqft
- $446
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 1.98%
- Est. Taxes
- $8,048.81
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Exemptions
- Homestead
Legal Info
- Address
- 3000 Firwood DR
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78757
- Subdivision
- Northtowne West Sec 01
- Legal Description
- LOT 16 BLK B NORTHTOWNE WEST SEC 1
- Parcel
- 02410404030000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Carpet, Tile
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances
- Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry
- Outside
- Master Main
- Yes
- Interior Features
- None, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, 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
- 1962 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 952 / Public Records
- Garage Desc
- Driveway
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Acres
- 0.18
- Lot Description
- Level
- Restrictions
- City Restrictions
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 2
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Water Connected
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Chain Link, Fenced
- Exterior Features
- No Exterior Steps, Private Yard, Patio, Rear Porch
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- None
Rooms
Main level
- Kitchen
Corian Counters, Dining Area, Galley Type Kitchen
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Price Decrease | $425,000−$24,000 (−5.3%) | −$24,000 (−5.3%) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
TCAD account 245634
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 DISTTax ceiling applied | 0.103400 | $313,299 | $164.60 |
| AUSTIN ISDTax ceiling applied | 0.925200 | $168,299 | $0.00 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | 0.524017 | $110,639 | $579.77 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY | 0.375845 | $169,370 | $636.57 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | 0.118023 | $117,639 | $138.84 |
| Ordinary property tax estimate | 2.046485 | $1,519.78 |
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
- GILES MARIE A
- Legal
- LOT 16 BLK B NORTHTOWN (A/K/A NORTHTOWNE) WEST SEC 1
- Geo ID
- prop:245634
- Acreage
- 0.18
- Exemption Type
- Homestead, Over 65
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $8,048.81
- 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 | $425,136 | 2.046485 | $1,863.55 |
| 2024 | — | 1.981814 | $2,038.43 |
| 2023 | — | 1.809247 | $1,927.47 |
| 2022 | — | 1.974923 | $2,298.59 |
| 2021 | — | 2.176679 | $2,316.11 |
| 2020 | — | 2.226665 | $2,432.81 |
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
- Pillow
- Middle
- Burnet (Austin ISD)
- High
- Anderson
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$3,174 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $3,174
- Principal & interest
- $2,149
- Property taxes
- $671
- Homeowners insurance
- $354
*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 | $340,000 | $3,800 | $21,988 | $336,200 | |
| 2 | $336,200 | $4,055 | $21,734 | $332,145 | |
| 3 | $332,145 | $4,326 | $21,462 | $327,819 | |
| 4 | $327,819 | $4,616 | $21,172 | $323,203 | |
| 5 | $323,203 | $4,925 | $20,863 | $318,277 | |
| 6 | $318,277 | $5,255 | $20,533 | $313,022 | |
| 7 | $313,022 | $5,607 | $20,181 | $307,415 | |
| 8 | $307,415 | $5,983 | $19,806 | $301,433 | |
| 9 | $301,433 | $6,383 | $19,405 | $295,050 | |
| 10 | $295,050 | $6,811 | $18,978 | $288,239 |
- Year 1$336,200
- Principal paid
- $3,800
- Interest paid
- $21,988
- Starting balance
- $340,000
- Year 2$332,145
- Principal paid
- $4,055
- Interest paid
- $21,734
- Starting balance
- $336,200
- Year 3$327,819
- Principal paid
- $4,326
- Interest paid
- $21,462
- Starting balance
- $332,145
- Year 4$323,203
- Principal paid
- $4,616
- Interest paid
- $21,172
- Starting balance
- $327,819
- Year 5$318,277
- Principal paid
- $4,925
- Interest paid
- $20,863
- Starting balance
- $323,203
- Year 6$313,022
- Principal paid
- $5,255
- Interest paid
- $20,533
- Starting balance
- $318,277
- Year 7$307,415
- Principal paid
- $5,607
- Interest paid
- $20,181
- Starting balance
- $313,022
- Year 8$301,433
- Principal paid
- $5,983
- Interest paid
- $19,806
- Starting balance
- $307,415
- Year 9$295,050
- Principal paid
- $6,383
- Interest paid
- $19,405
- Starting balance
- $301,433
- Year 10$288,239
- Principal paid
- $6,811
- Interest paid
- $18,978
- Starting balance
- $295,050
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