5505 Hero Dr

Austin, TX 78735

$1,099,900
Last List Price
3
Beds
2,748 Sq. Ft.
$400 / Sq. Ft.
2,748
Sq. Ft.
$400
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/22/22
Closed 7/22/22
a view of a house with backyard garden and sitting area

Description

Stately David Weekley 4-sided brick home. Original owners have lovingly cared for this home since it was brand new & it shows! Recent updates include solid wood floors throughout (except for wet areas - No carpet!) ; oversized kitchen island with lots of storage, granite surface & built-in gas range w/downdraft vent; stainless steel appliances. Two HVAC systems, one for each level, both replaced within last 4 years. Roof replaced in 2018 & composite back deck added approx. 2014. Rare 3-car garage....Stately David Weekley 4-sided brick home. Original owners have lovingly cared for this home since it was brand new & it shows! Recent updates include solid wood floors throughout (except for wet areas - No carpet!) ; oversized kitchen island with lots of storage, granite surface & built-in gas range w/downdraft vent; stainless steel appliances. Two HVAC systems, one for each level, both replaced within last 4 years. Roof replaced in 2018 & composite back deck added approx. 2014. Rare 3-car garage. Open kitchen/living floor plan and large primary bedroom with sitting area. Beautiful architectural details and high ceilings add to the spacious feel of this fine home. Move in ready or update to your preferred tastes & enjoy all that this gem of a neighborhood has to offer! Travis Country has boasted Austin's best since it's beginnings with acres & acres of green space including the Barton Creek Greenbelt walking trails; multiple pools (for all ages & skills); lighted tennis, basketball/sport courts; playgrounds; duck pond; picnic areas & a covered pavilion. All this plus a half mile walk or drive to Regents K-12 private school & several other exemplary schools within a short distance! Public schools include Oak Hill Elementary, O Henry Middle & Austin High School. Less than 10 miles to downtown Austin or the Hill Country Galleria! This is truly a place to call home & enjoy the very best of Austin!
  1. Listed by Kay Bowen • TREC #0567353 • Sky Realty
    P: (512)-963-6844 C: (512)-963-6844 kbowenrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 5505 Hero Drive

Subdivision Name
Travis Country Green
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Parcel Number
04022801330000
Tax Lot
46
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2023 04:03 PM

Property Details for 5505 Hero Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #2856947
Days on Market8
Taxes$15,458 / year
HOA Fees$47 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1998
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,893 SF
CountyTravis County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sky Realty, Kay Bowen, TREC #0567353

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Jeffrey Grant, TREC #0617651

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Building Information for 5505 Hero Drive

Stories2Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,893 SF

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$5,361

Property Taxes

$1,288

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5505 Hero Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Total: 4
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Tandem
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
Interior
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk In Closets, Wired For Sound, High Speed Internet
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Blown In Insulation, Brick Veneer, Hardiplank Type, Radiant Barrier
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Window Features: Blinds, DoublePaneWindows, SolarScreens
  • Accessibility Features: Grip Accessible Features
  • Community Features: Common Grounds/Area, Community Mailbox, Internet Access, Playground, Park, Pool, Sport Courts, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Tennis Courts, Trails Paths, Curbs
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Interior Lot, Level, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Ground, Sprinklers On Side, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Location Information
  • Builder Name: David Weekley
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Multi Units, See Remarks
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, See Remarks
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Other, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: This upstairs space is currently open & used as office space. Could easily be enclosed to make a 4th bedroom!
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, JettedTub, LowFlowPlumbingFixtures, SeparateShower, WalkInShower
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, WalkInClosets
  • Room Description: Over-sized primary bedroom with lots of room for study, sitting area, or office space.
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastArea, GraniteCounters, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Pantry, RecessedLighting
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Name: Travis Country HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreaMaintenance
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,026,299
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate: 2.18%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: From SW Pkwy & Foster Ranch Road: Take Foster Ranch to stop sign. Turn Right on Travis Green. Turn Left on second Hero Dr. 5505 Hero is the 2nd house on left. From SW Pkwy & Republic of Texas Blvd: Turn onto Rep. of TX Blvd & follow approx 1 mile to Travis Green on Left. Turn Left on Travis Green & a quick Left on Hero Dr. Second house on left is 5505.

Property History for 5505 Hero Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 22, 2022

Sold

ACTRIS #2856947

—
Jun 23, 2022

Pending

ACTRIS #2856947

—
Jun 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2856947

$1,099,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/22/2022

Sold

ACTRIS #2856947

—
06/23/2022

Pending

ACTRIS #2856947

—
06/15/2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2856947

$1,099,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5505 Hero Drive

Taxable ValueLand$362,887Additions$499,306Total$862,193
Tax Record2024$18,155 ($1,513 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,748 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,893 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998CountyTRAVISAPN04022801330000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5505 Hero Drive

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
O Henry Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Austin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Greenleaf NCC
Charter - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

O Henry Middle School
Public6 to 8

Austin High School
Public9 to 12

Greenleaf NCC
Charter12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Sky Realty, Kay Bowen, TREC #0567353

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