When was property at 1040 Gardner Road built and last sold?

The property at 1040 Gardner Road was built in 1968 and last sold on Apr 12, 2004 for $103,100.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1040 Gardner Road is $320,555.

What are some comparable homes to 1040 Gardner Road?

There are currently no comparable homes to 1040 Gardner Road.

Austin

78721

Johnston Terrace

1040 Gardner RD

Sold on Nov 30, -0001

Map

$299,000

● House - Off Market

1040 Gardner RD

Austin, TX 78721

4 Beds

1 Bath, 1 Half Bath

1,611 Ft²

$2,125

Est. Monthly

6.35%

Cap Rate

About This Property

Welcome to your dream project in vibrant East Austin! Zoned SF-3 and on a deep quarter-acre lot, this property is full of possibilities. DEAL ALERT -- Over $100k below TCAD value! Whether you choose to build from the ground up or breathe new life into the cleared-out 1,600 sq ft home, the choice is yours! Location is everything, just a stone's throw from the scenic Walnut Creek Trail and Govalle Neighborhood Park. With easy access to 183, 290, and all the East Side hotspots, you'll never be far from the action. Don't miss this chance to turn your vision into reality in one of Austin's most sought-after areas! *Buyer to purchase survey*

Unit Size

1,611 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.24 acres

Price per sqft

$186

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$656

HOA Dues

Year Built

1968

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Last updated: 10 months ago (Unlock MLS #ACT9133099)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 8, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Sep 23, 2025	Price Decreased	$299,000 ↓ $100K (25.1%)
Price Decreased
Sep 5, 2025	Price Decreased	$399,000 ↓ $1K (0.3%)
Price Decreased
Aug 9, 2025	Price Decreased	$400,000 ↓ $50K (11.1%)
Price Decreased
Jun 15, 2025	Price Decreased	$450,000 ↓ $50K (10%)
Price Decreased
May 1, 2025	No longer available	-
No longer available
May 1, 2025	Listed by Ashley Austin Homes	$500,000
Listed by Ashley Austin Homes
Apr 17, 2025	Price Decreased	$500,000 ↓ $99K (16.5%)
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Feb 13, 2025	Price Decreased	$598,900 ↓ $106K (15.1%)
Price Decreased
Oct 25, 2024	Listed by Ashley Austin Homes	$705,000
Listed by Ashley Austin Homes

	Price adjustment Welcome to your dream project in vibrant East Austin! Nestled on a deep quarter-acre lot, this property is full of possibilities. Whether you choose to build from the ground up or breathe new life into the cleared-out 1,600 sq ft home, the choice is yours! Location is everything, just a stone’s throw from the scenic Walnut Creek Trail and Govalle Neighborhood Park. With easy access to 183, 290, and all the East Side hotspots, you’ll never be far from the action. Don’t miss this chance to turn your vision into reality in one of Austin’s most sought-after areas!

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1968

Effective Year Built: 1968
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 4
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 3
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 10,500

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,750
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 600
Total Building Area: 1,611
Gross Building Area: 1,611
Building Area: 1,611
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,611
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: JOHNSTON TERRACE
Land Acres: 0000000241
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LOT 13 BLK A JOHNSTON TERRACE

Neighborhood

School District Name: Austin Independent School District

School Tax School District: AUSTIN ISD
Census Tract: 002111

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 0204200812

Account Number: 192723
Parcel: 192723
Block: A
Lot: 13
Municipality: CITY OF AUSTIN
Latitude: 30.2582
Longitude: -97.6831

Address

Full Address: 1040 Gardner Rd

Address - House Number: 1040
Address - Street Name: Gardner
Address - Suffix Type: Rd
State: TX
City Name: Austin
Carrier Code: C034
4-Digit Zip Code: 3109
Zip Code: 78721

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $243,846
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2021
Tax Rate Code Area: 68

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2444

Valuation Date: Aug 09, 2023
Confidence Score: 65
Final Value: 640,064
High Value: 796,520
Low Value: 483,607

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $576,691

Market Land Value: $300,000
Market Improvement Value: $276,691

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $395,706

Exemptions

Senior Citizen Exemption : Yes

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 12, 2004

Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 28, 2004
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Current Sale Document Type: 40
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2004079555

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ

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Comparables

About Govalle-Johnston Terrace

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$650,000

Sale Price/ft²

$429

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1652 ft²

Average Home Age

22.3 years

Currently For Sale

67 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Nathan Gogo
Listed Office: Ashley Austin Homes - Listing courtesy of Unlock MLS
Phone: (512) 217-6103
Last Updated: 2025-12-23 04:16:45
Data Source: Unlock MLS, MLS# ACT9133099

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