$2.6M 1600 Barton Hills Dr Austin, TX 78704 Β· MLS 8257047
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Travis CAD

Appraisal year 2026 Β· synced 18 minutes ago Β· Geo 0104070305 β†— Β· pID 104030
Market Value
$2,728,293
Appraised
$2,728,293
HS-Capped
$1,580
New-Owner Tax Est.
$55,834
current: $48,927
Owner
SHERIDAN DEVIN R & JENNIFER M
1600 BARTON HILLS DR, AUSTIN TX 78704-2741
Built
2021
1 story Β·
Living Area
3,612 sqft
9,076 total
Lot
0.362 ac
* Β· A
LOT 5 BLK 8 BARTON TERRACE SEC 2 Β· Subset L1000 Β· L1009B
Exemptions
HS Β· qualified 2018
Taxing units + deed history
Taxing units (2025 rates)
Unit Taxable Rate Tax
AUSTIN ISD $2,586,713 0.9252% $23,932
CITY OF AUSTIN $2,181,370 0.524017% $11,431
TRAVIS COUNTY $2,181,370 0.375845% $8,199
AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST $2,699,446 0.1034% $2,791
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT $2,181,370 0.118023% $2,575
TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST $2,726,713 β€” β€”
Deed history
Date Type Seller β†’ Buyer Instrument
2017-12-29 00:00:00 WD WERNLI JO GAYLE β†’ SHERIDAN DEVIN R & JENNIFER M 2018000006
2016-10-06 00:00:00 SW JENKINS THELMA L TRUSTEE β†’ WERNLI JO GAYLE 2016168042
2002-01-21 00:00:00 DC JENKINS C WEBER & THELMA L β†’ JENKINS THELMA L TRUSTEE 2000034580TR
2000-03-03 00:00:00 SW JENKINS C WEBER β†’ JENKINS C WEBER & THELMA L 2000034580TR
1966-05-05 00:00:00 WD β†’ JENKINS C WEBER

Timeline

4/7/2615d ago$100K$2.6M
2/24/262mo agoPrice change$2.7M
1/8/263mo agoBackβ€”
11/14/255mo ago$25K$2.78M
10/27/256mo agoListed$2.8M
1/2/188y agoSoldβ€”
12/29/178y agoSoldβ€”
12/3/178y agoPrice change$748K
12/2/178y agoBackβ€”
11/24/178y agoPendingβ€”
11/21/178y agoListed$764K
11/20/178y agoListedβ€”
11/20/178y agoListedβ€”
10/6/1610y agoSoldβ€”

Details Β· 56 fields

Status Active
Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
Subdivision Name Barton Terrace Sec 02
County Travis
Tax Annual Amount 49125.8
MLS Number 8257047
Property Condition Resale
Security Features None
View City
Accessibility Features None
Stories 1
Year Built 2023
Foundation Details Slab
Construction Materials Brick, CementSiding, and Masonry
Roof Metal
Levels One
Bedrooms Total 6
Main Level Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 1
Fireplaces Total 1
Fireplace Features Family Room
Flooring Concrete
Laundry Features In Hall, Main Level, Laundry Room, and Washer Hookup
Window Features ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows and Low-Emissivity Windows
Exterior Features None
Fencing Fenced and Wood
Other Structures Cabana, Guest House, LivingQuarters, Second Residence, Residence, and Storage
Patio And Porch Features Rear Porch, Enclosed, Patio, and Porch
Pool Features None
Spa Features None
Parking Total 4
Parking Features AttachedCarport, Covered, Carport, and Driveway
Parcel Number 01040703050000
City Austin
Waterfront Features None
MLS Area Major 7
State Or Province TX
Postal Code 78704
Community Features None
Elementary School Barton Hills
Elementary School District Austin ISD
Middle Or Junior School O Henry
High School Austin
High School District Austin ISD
Tax Year 2025
Tax Assessed Value 2478830
Possession Close Plus 30 Days
Tax Block 8
Heating Central and Electric
Cooling Central Air and Ceiling Fan(s)
Utilities Electricity Available and Natural Gas Available
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Off Market For Sale
For Sale Off Market
1600 Barton Hills Dr
$2.6M R RS βˆ’$200K
6 beds
3.5 baths
3,743 sqft
15.8k lot
2023 built
177 DOM
$695 per sqft
$55,834 tax/yr @ 2.05%
Ricky Cain (Keller Williams Realty)

In the heart of Austin’s beloved Barton Hills, a timeless new home stands beneath a canopy of oaks β€” a statement of architectural grace and modern sophistication. Designed by Barley Pfeiffer Architects, this residence celebrates the clean lines and organic warmth of mid-century modern design, perfectly balanced with today’s luxury finishes and sustainable sensibilities.

Inside, over 2,600 square feet unfold in light and space β€” soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, and walls of glass framing the natural landscape. The open living area invites connection, while the chef’s kitchen, finished with bespoke cabinetry, quartz countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances, inspires culinary creativity and entertaining on any scale.

Step beyond glass doors to the 440 sq ft screened-in porch β€” a tranquil retreat complete with a fireplace, where mornings begin with birdsong and evenings wind down beneath the stars.

The secondary dwelling, thoughtfully designed at 1,100+ square feet, extends the home’s versatility β€” perfect for guests, private offices, or income-producing opportunities. Together, the two dwellings sit on an oversized lot, leaving room for a pool, garden, or future expansion.

Set within one of Austin’s most coveted neighborhoods, Barton Hills offers unmatched access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs Pool. Just minutes from South Lamar’s vibrant restaurants and the cultural heartbeat of downtown, the location harmonizes serenity with connectivity.

1600 Barton Hills Drive is not just a home β€” it’s a modern sanctuary that captures the essence of Austin living: architectural artistry, effortless comfort, and a seamless dialogue with nature.

Vastu Shastra

72/100
scored today
Facing 20/40
Front faces SE (125.8Β°)
Slope 30/30
SW βˆ’ NE = 2.18 m β€” SW_higher (good)
NE 162.53m Β· NW 163.11m Β· SE 164.7m Β· SW 164.71m
Plot shape 22/30
Square Β· aspect 1.02 Β· convexity 1.0 Β· 39.7Β° off-axis
Derived from lat/lng + TCAD parcel only; floorplan factors (kitchen / master / pooja room) not evaluated.
How this is scored

Higher is better. 100 = fully aligned with traditional Vastu principles; 0 = inauspicious on every axis. Three geometric signals combine into the total:

Facing direction  β€” 40 points

Bearing from the home toward the nearest road (the direction your front entrance faces). Vastu favors entrances that catch morning light and the "Ishanya" (NE) energy corner.

DirectionPointsInterpretation
N / E / NE40Most auspicious β€” morning sun, NE is the divine corner
NW30Acceptable β€” air element
W22Tolerable
SE20Mixed β€” "fire" corner; okay for kitchens, not entrances
S12Poor β€” harsh afternoon sun, Yama (death) direction
SW0Worst β€” "Nairutya," associated with negative energy

Site slope  β€” 30 points

Elevation sampled at four corners of a 60m box around the property. Vastu prefers land that rises toward the SW (so the NE corner is lower) β€” symbolically draining negative energy away from the auspicious NE.

SW βˆ’ NE (m)PointsInterpretation
β‰₯ +0.530Ideal β€” SW noticeably higher than NE
βˆ’0.5 to +0.518Effectively flat β€” acceptable
βˆ’2.0 to βˆ’0.58NE slightly higher β€” mild concern
< βˆ’2.00Inauspicious β€” NE much higher than SW

Plot shape  β€” 30 points

Derived from the TCAD parcel polygon. Three sub-signals, summed:

  • Aspect ratio (0–12 pts) β€” width / height of the north-aligned bounding box. Square-ish (1.0–1.5) is best; slivers (>3.0) score 0.
  • Convexity (0–10 pts) β€” polygon area Γ· convex-hull area. 1.0 = convex (ideal); L-shaped or pinched lots score lower. Vastu strongly prefers regular shapes.
  • Cardinal alignment (0–8 pts) β€” how far (degrees) the longest edge is from N/S/E/W. Lots aligned with compass directions score higher.

What's missing: kitchen position, master bedroom, prayer/pooja room, exact door placement, interior colors, water features β€” all require a floorplan or site visit. A strict Vastu reading would include these; this score is directional only.

Risk Checks

βœ“ HOA membership no HOA fee detected
βœ“ TCEQ contamination site nearby none within 500 ft
βœ“ High-voltage transmission line none within 500 ft
βœ“ Cemetery / funeral home proximity none within 500 ft
βœ“ Crime density (Austin PD) 11 violent incidents (24mo) β€” below city P75 (16)
βœ“ Short-term rental density no registered STRs on block
βœ“ Septic vs public sewer inside Austin Water service area

Location