1304 Merlene Dr
Austin, TX 78732
River Place(on 0.43 acres)
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Description
The Best Value Near Lake Austin – Shovel-Ready & Boat-Friendly! Own the lowest-priced lot to hit the market in the last 12 months! This isn’t just a piece of land; it’s a shortcut to the Lake Austin lifestyle. While other buyers are stuck in the permitting phase, you can break ground immediately on this oversized 0.44-acre corner lot. Skip the red tape and the two-year wait. This property comes with fully approved plans for a sophisticated 1,700 sq. ft. single-level home. Best of all, the design includes a massive 900 sq. ft. garage specifically engineered to house your boat—saving you thousands in storage fees and keeping your gear right where it belongs. Lake Access: You are just 0.5 miles (a 2-minute drive) from the boat ramps and docks at Mary Quinlan Park. Spend your afternoons on the water, not in traffic. As an outside corner lot, you enjoy enhanced curb appeal and more space than the standard neighborhood parcel. A seasonal wet-weather creek winds through the property, surrounded by mature trees for a true Hill Country feel. The septic system is already designed and rated to support a home up to 2,500 sq. ft., providing incredible future flexibility and instant equity. This is the most affordable entry point into the area in over a year. Whether you are a builder looking for a quick turnaround or a lake lover ready to build a dream retreat, this "shovel-ready" gem will not last. Bring your builder, bring your boat, and move to the front of the line! Listing agent is also a builder and can provide insight to building process.
Home Highlights
Parking
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Outdoor
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HOA
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Price/Sqft
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Listed
36 days ago
Home Details for 1304 Merlene Dr
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MLS Status: Active |
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Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Available |
Gas & Electric Has Electric on Property |
View No ViewView: None |
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Exterior Home Features Fencing: NoneOther Structures: None |
Frontage Waterfront: NoneNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: None |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
Surface & Elevation Topography: 13' from top to bottom corner |
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Days on Market: 36 |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 01275807120000 |
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Price List Price: $249,000 |
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Direction & Address City: AustinCommunity: River Ridge |
School Information Elementary School: River RidgeElementary School District: Leander ISDJr High / Middle School: Canyon RidgeJr High / Middle School District: Leander ISDHigh School: VandegriftHigh School District: Leander ISD |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 6578366 |
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Community Features: None |
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Lot Area: 0.43 acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 6578366Attribution Contact: (970) 309-6797 |
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Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Lindsay Forster, (970) 309-6797
Twelve Rivers Realty, (512) 588-1453
Source: Unlock MLS, MLS#6578366
Also Listed on Unlock MLS.
Market trends in Austin
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$555K
$14.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$1MoM
Available listings
5593
254MoM
Price History for 1304 Merlene Dr
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | $249,000 | Listed For Sale | Unlock MLS #6578366 |
| 08/28/2023 | ListingRemoved | Unlock MLS #3139830 | |
| 07/24/2023 | $149,000 | Contingent | Unlock MLS #3139830 |
| 07/15/2023 | $149,000 | PriceChange | Unlock MLS #3139830 |
| 04/10/2023 | $195,000 | PriceChange | Unlock MLS #3139830 |
| 03/24/2023 | $289,900 | Listed For Sale | Unlock MLS #3139830 |
| 12/02/2022 | ListingRemoved | Unlock MLS #7064223 | |
| 08/29/2022 | $299,900 | PendingToActive | Unlock MLS #7064223 |
| 08/10/2022 | $299,900 | Contingent | Unlock MLS #7064223 |
| 06/07/2022 | $299,900 | PriceChange | Unlock MLS #7064223 |
| 03/04/2022 | $345,000 | Listed For Sale | Unlock MLS #7064223 |
| 03/24/2021 | ListingRemoved | N/A | |
| 03/17/2020 | $130,000 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 01/25/2019 | $130,000 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $6,635 |
| Assessment | $373,902 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1304 Merlene Dr.
- Canyon Ridge Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 963 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWorst middle school I’ve ever dealt with. After several incidents involving my son, there was no apology, the staff was unfriendly and unprofessional, and the school never responded or followed up. My son was embarrassed, singled out, and left in tears.Especially the people who work in the office — they were the most unfriendly, defensive, and unprofessional staff I’ve ever encountered. Instead of helping or communicating respectfully, they made the situation worse with their attitude and lack of care. The communication at this school is extremely poor, and the way they treat students and parents is completely unacceptable.Parent Review7mo ago - River Ridge Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 368 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageSpecial ed program in this school is bad. They take the easy way out. If you are parent with special education child please do research before enrolling. They promise something and eventually put the kids in ICAP. Advice to principal Ms Shelly- Please understand that special needs kids are children who need not be secluded as you think. Please change your mind set as this will jeopardize the school reputationParent Review9y ago - Vandegrift High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 2434 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageGreat high school. Challenging curriculum and welcoming community.Parent Review5y ago 
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Lindsay Forster, Twelve Rivers Realty, (512) 588-1453
Agent Phone: (970) 309-6797
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1304 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732 is a lot/land. 1304 Merlene Dr is located in River Place, Austin. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Unlock MLS on May 12, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 6578366.