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3 bed, 2 bath, 1,712 sqft on 0.15 acres in Sheldon 230 Sec 01 Ph 03. Austin, TX 78747. $679,990. Austin ISD.
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Verified property facts
8616 Ipswich Bay DR is listed at $679,990 with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,712 square feet, 0.15-acre lot. This places it above the ZIP 78747 single-family closed-sale median price of $365,450 (ZIP 78747 geography · single-family closed sales · median sale price · trailing 12 months as of Sep 25, 2026).
8616 Ipswich Bay DR is zoned for Austin ISD with assigned schools: Blazier (elementary), Paredes (middle), Akins (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
8616 Ipswich Bay DR is a Residential built in 2009 featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,712 square feet, 0.15-acre lot.
8616 Ipswich Bay DR is listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC. Keenan Group at Compass presents this IDX listing and provides the accompanying market analysis using MLS Grid / Unlock MLS data reviewed as of Sep 25, 2026.
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Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 8616 Ipswich Bay DR, whoever represented it.
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-16.6% | — | $370,691 | — | — |
2024-8.4% | — | $444,709 | $60,000 | $339,650 |
2023+73.4% | — | $485,515 | $60,000 | $384,709 |
2022 | — | $279,965 | $60,000 | $425,515 |
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
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$679,990
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List price
$679,990
Price per sqft
$397/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
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Days on market
31 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$680K original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Sep 25, 2026.
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The most recent annual property tax for 8616 Ipswich Bay DR is $7,586. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
This page does not assume a mortgage rate or publish a monthly payment for 8616 Ipswich Bay DR. A property-specific estimate requires a current lender rate, chosen down payment, taxes, insurance, and any verified association dues.
As of Sep 25, 2026, 8616 Ipswich Bay DR is offered at $679,990. The current MLS snapshot shows 175 active listings in 78747. Keenan Group has completed 1 verified transactions in 78747 within its 1,000+ completed transactions and $1B+ career volume across Austin.
The MLS listing reports HOA or association dues of $300 annual for 8616 Ipswich Bay DR. It does not establish included amenities, services, rules, reserves, or current assessments; verify those items in current association documents.
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Current Price
$679,990
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-16.6% | — | $370,691 | — | — |
2024-8.4% | — | $444,709 | $60,000 | $339,650 |
2023+73.4% | — | $485,515 | $60,000 | $384,709 |
2022 | — | $279,965 | $60,000 | $425,515 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
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