Single Family ResidenceResidential
811 CONGRESS AVE
AUSTIN, TX 78701
5
Beds
6.5
Baths
8,803 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,680 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$74,479 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,685,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,944,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,741,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,921,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,685,000
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTRAVIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 340 ft²Elevator
Transaction History(3)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Matthews Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.3 mi
Austin High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
O. Henry Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
District: Austin Independent School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 78701These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.171
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.47%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,184
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,605 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$142,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$188,060
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%
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How this home compares
811 Congress Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Among the largest homes in Downtown
- Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Downtown
- Among the oldest homes in Downtown
How it measures up in Austin 78701
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78701.
Living area8,803 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,157 ft²Bigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Lot size3,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 218 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 87% of homes nearby
Year built1930
OlderTypical 2008Newer
Newer than 4% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Downtown | Austin 78701 | Travis County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 8,803 ft² | almost all homes | almost all homes | almost all homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 3,680 ft² | 97% of homes | 87% of homes | 9% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1930 | almost no homes | 4% of homes | almost no homes |
About 811 Congress Ave
When did 811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX last sell?
811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX last sold on Mar 3, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX?
811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX has 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 8,803 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.
When was 811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX built?
811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 4 stories.
What schools serve 811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX?
811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX is assigned to Matthews Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Austin High School (high), rated A-; O. Henry Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78701?
Among the 6,461 homes in Austin 78701, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,803 ft² against a typical 1,157 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (3,680 ft² against a typical 218 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1930 against a typical 2008). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX?
The 2025 property tax bill for 811 Congress Ave, Austin, TX was $74,479. The county assessed it at $4,685,000.
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- 200 Congress Ave # 43r$2.9M2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,616 ft² · Sold Aug 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 15d$1.6M2 bd · 2 ba · 1,609 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 28sw$1.8M2 bd · 2 ba · 1,784 ft² · Sold Jul 2026
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- 200 Congress Ave # 48qs$4.2M3,120 ft² · Sold Jun 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 14a$1.1M1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,225 ft² · Sold Jun 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 23f$2.2M2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,926 ft² · Sold Jun 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 18a$3.4M3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,146 ft² · Sold May 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 21e$1.6M2 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 ft² · Sold Apr 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 19b$1.2M1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 ft² · Sold $1.4M · Mar 2026
- 200 Congress Ave # 41q$3.1M2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,234 ft² · Sold Mar 2026
Closest homes
- 807 Congress Ave46 ft · 3.5 ba · 6,428 ft² · Sold Jun 2023
- 805 Congress Ave73 ft · 3 ba · 14,025 ft² · Sold Apr 2000
- 800 Brazos St$429K193 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 912 ft² · Sold Jan 2014
- 800 Brazos St$381K193 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 832 ft² · Sold Apr 2026
- 800 Brazos St$319K193 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft² · Sold Oct 2017
- 800 Brazos St$338K193 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 884 ft² · Sold Sep 2022
- 800 Brazos St Unit 1208$587K193 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,324 ft² · Sold Apr 2019
- 800 Brazos St$503K193 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,399 ft² · Sold $447K · Dec 2020
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- 48 East Ave$830K1,121 ft² · Sold Oct 2026
- 360 Nueces St$425K1 bd · 1 ba · 748 ft² · Sold $333K · Oct 2026
- 360 Nueces St$675K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,225 ft² · Sold $531K · Sep 2026
- 1122 Colorado St$585K1 ba · 817 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 98 San Jacinto Blvd$3.4M2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,853 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 1122 Colorado St$530K821 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 610 Davis St$854K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,174 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 210 Lavaca St$2.1M3 bd · 3 ba · 2,162 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 908 Nueces St$415K965 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 1812 West Ave$585K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,355 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 98 San Jacinto Blvd$2.9M2 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,324 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
- 70 Rainey St$1.3M2 bd · 2 ba · 1,743 ft² · Sold Sep 2026
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