RENTED FEB 19, 2025

Estimated Value: $251,000 - $590,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
$644/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2016

Current estimated payment $3,009/month

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 4-minute walk to Civitan Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

*The other side of the duplex has airbnb guests* This newly renovated 1 bed, 1 bath, 700 sq. ft. home at 701 Vargas Rd is available now! It offers an open floor plan with modern, industrial design. Recent upgrades include a brand-new HVAC system, hot water heater, insulation, and solar panels, making the home super energy-efficient. The fully fenced private yard is perfect for pets, and the property is pet-friendly with a $50/month pet rent. Shared washer/dryer, one off-street parking space, and included internet add to the convenience. Landlord will maintain the yard and a $50/month fee is assessed toward the cost of the yard maintenance.
Located less than 4 miles from the Convention Center, 2 miles from East Austin’s popular bars and restaurants, and just 6 miles from the airport, this home offers unbeatable proximity to everything you need. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being only half a mile from the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trail. Commuting downtown is easy with options like the Metro Bus (15 minutes, $3) or Uber/Lyft (10 minutes, $10).
This energy-efficient and stylish home is ready to welcome you today.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary Daniels

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 360-8764 License #0649321 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Shyronne Leath

Keller Williams Realty-RR WC License #0831436

Keller Williams Realty-RR WC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 9,975 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Allison Elementary School
  • Martin Middle School
  • Eastside Early College High School

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Chernosky 15 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,750
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $85 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03061802250000
  • Tax Block 1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: None
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, No Weight Limit
  • Available Date: 2025-01-16
  • App Deposit Payable To: Owner
  • App Fee Payable To: Go4Rent
  • Application Fee: 85
  • Application Policy: First Qualified Application
  • Application Required: See Online App
  • First Month Rent Payable To: Owner
  • Max Numof Pets: 2
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 50
  • Pet Deposit: 0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Directions: IH 35, Exit Riverside (East) approx 2.5 miles on Riverside, Left on Vargas Rd. Home is on your right.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum, See Remarks
  • Fencing: Full
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Green Energy Efficient: Solar Panel
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 700
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 360-8764
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 0.16
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 2.29
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.91
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 0.16
  • List Price By Living Area: 2.29
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.91
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main
  • View: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Laundry Location: Common Area

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, See Remarks
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Owner

Schools

  • Elementary School: Allison
  • High School: Eastside Early College
  • Middle/Junior School: Martin
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Private
  • Parcel Number: 03061802250000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.229
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9975.24
  • Subdivision Name: Chernosky 15

Building Info

  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1932

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2016
Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Beltran Ramon L and Beltran Robert L
Bought by
Szlachta Alaina L
Seller's Agent
Stella Pre'Jean
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Trainer
Blackburn Properties
List Price
$229,990
Current Estimated Value
$450,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$223,100
Outstanding Balance
$179,561
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$271,123
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Szlachta Alaina L -- Rb Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Szlachta Alaina L $223,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Rented $1,600 0.0% --
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Price Changed $1,600 -5.6% $2 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Price Changed $1,695 -3.1% $2 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Rent $1,750 0.0% --
10/27/2016 10/27/16 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2016 09/09/16 For Sale $229,990 -- $247 / Sq Ft
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 $7,987 $494,152 $187,302 $306,850
2023 $6,555 $461,328 $0 $0
2022 $7,125 $360,762 $0 $0
2021 $7,139 $327,965 $110,000 $263,100
2020 $6,395 $298,150 $110,000 $188,150
2018 $6,270 $283,191 $110,000 $173,191
2017 $4,521 $202,718 $110,000 $92,718
2016 $3,019 $135,355 $33,000 $102,355
2015 -- $111,737 $33,000 $78,737
2014 -- $62,010 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 1110912

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 286967