NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $883,009 - $961,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,788 Sq Ft
$515/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2024

Current estimated payment $6,091/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Little Stacy Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Experience Austin's First Strawbale Addition Home

Nestled in the heart of Travis Heights, 904 East Monroe stands as a pioneering example of sustainable architecture. Originally constructed as a garage apartment, this unique residence underwent significant expansion in the 1950s, transforming into a charming two-story dwelling. Notably, in 1998, a groundbreaking addition was made using innovative straw construction techniques, marking it as Austin's first strawbale addition home.

This unique home boasts a blend of timeless design and eco-conscious features. Throughout the interior, meticulous craftsmanship is evident in every detail. Locally harvested bamboo accents adorn the space, while hand-carved niches and intricate etchings on windows add character and charm. The interior exudes warmth and sophistication, with hand-made doors, bannisters, and closets showcasing the artisanal craftsmanship.

Recent renovations have further enhanced the home's appeal, with updates including a new dishwasher & new stove, updated hand-made maple countertops and a glass backsplash. The master bedroom has been expanded to create a luxurious retreat, complete with an updated ensuite bathroom that was completed in 2017.

Not only does this home offer exceptional comfort and style, but it also prioritizes sustainability. The exterior is enveloped in hand-mixed stucco, providing durability and energy efficiency. With an R-factor of 30 to 35, the home boasts superior insulation, resulting in lower utility bills compared to traditional homes. Additionally, toxin-free milk-based paint and sustainable materials create a healthy living environment, perfect for those with chemical sensitivities.

Outside, a tranquil oasis awaits, featuring lush landscaping with abundant passion flowers and majestic live oak trees providing shade and beauty. Two upstairs porches offer a peaceful retreat, ideal for enjoying the serene surroundings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Rogers

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (512) 413-9456 License #0568022 Listed on: 03/22/2024

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Brendan Sanford

Keller Williams Realty License #0694442

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,419

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,706 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Front Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Alley Access

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Stucco
  • Straw

Interior Spaces

  • 1,788 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Storage
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Travis Hts Elementary School
  • Lively Middle School
  • Travis High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03020307070000
  • Tax Block 24

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Travis Heights Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,419

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

5,706 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: South on Congress to Monroe. Left on Monroe - two blocks past the park - house will be on the left.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1788
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 413-9456
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 413-9456
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 19419.48
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 143.96
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 459.45
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.94
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 148.08
  • List Price By Living Area: 472.60
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.97
  • Restrictions: City Restrictions,Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Electric Dryer Hookup, Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Concrete, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Property Condition: Resale, Good
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Wood Frames
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Gutters Partial
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Attached Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, None Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walk/Bike/Hike/Jog Trail(s

Schools

  • Elementary School: Travis Hts
  • High School: Travis
  • Middle/Junior School: Lively
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
  • Parcel Number: 03020307070000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5706.36
  • Subdivision Name: Travis Heights

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Straw, Stucco
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 24
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19419.48
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1788
  • Tax Rate: 1.80000000000000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2024
Closed on
May 23, 2024
Sold by
Schaatt Wade S and Schaatt Leah K
Bought by
Pixel Peak Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Ryan Rogers
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brendan Sanford
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$875,000
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$921,252

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 17, 2019
Closed on
Feb 10, 2020
Sold by
Meyer Amy and Meyer Amy T
Bought by
Schaatt Wade S and Schaatt Leah K
Seller's Agent
Khani Zulu
Christie's Int'l Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Rogers
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$840,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2008
Sold by
Meyer Frank
Bought by
Meyer Amy T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1997
Sold by
Morales Luis I and Morales Veronica L
Bought by
Meyer Frank J and Meyer Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Interest Rate
7.43%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pixel Peak Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Schaatt Wade S -- Itc
Meyer Amy T -- None Available
Meyer Frank J -- Texas Professional Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Meyer Frank J $87,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Sold -- -- --
05/11/2024 05/11/24 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2024 04/22/24 Price Changed $845,000 -3.4% $473 / Sq Ft
03/22/2024 03/22/24 For Sale $875,000 +6.1% $489 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
01/11/2020 01/11/20 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2020 01/05/20 Price Changed $825,000 -1.8% $461 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 For Sale $840,000 0.0% $470 / Sq Ft
10/20/2018 10/20/18 Rented $3,100 -6.1% --
10/13/2018 10/13/18 Under Contract -- -- --
09/13/2018 09/13/18 Price Changed $3,300 -5.7% $2 / Sq Ft
09/01/2018 09/01/18 For Rent $3,500 -- --
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,576 $761,120 $538,996 $222,124
2023 $19,419 $1,073,346 $680,000 $393,346
2022 $23,709 $1,200,481 $680,000 $520,481
2021 $18,452 $847,698 $382,500 $465,198
2020 $12,586 $586,785 $382,500 $250,100
2018 $10,737 $484,946 $382,500 $102,446
2017 $11,368 $509,740 $340,000 $169,740
2016 $11,584 $519,440 $318,750 $200,690
2015 $9,621 $476,751 $297,500 $205,494
2014 $9,621 $433,410 $297,500 $135,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 7289213

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 283590

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