4501 Merle Dr
Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.
This building has 0 code violations (7y), at or below the South Manchaca average of 0.2.
What's in the 4501 Merle Dr report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Buildings on parcel | 1 |
| Year built | 1963 |
| Total area | 3,886 sq ft |
| Property type | 2 FAM DWELLING |
| Geo ID (TCAD parcel) | 0408120409 |
Registered owner per Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD).
Landlord portfolio
Other Austin properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.
Unlock complete reportThe two-unit residential property at 4501 Merle Drive in South Manchaca, owned by Kendall John H & Marcia W, has experienced several notable incidents and service requests over the past year, with particular concentration in recent months. Since May 2026, there have been multiple municipal service requests, with the most recent being an open request for sidewalk repair submitted in June 2026. The building's neighbors have reported several issues requiring city intervention, including an animal protection case involving a vicious dog complaint, construction concerns in the right-of-way, a parking violation enforcement matter, and a commercial venue music complaint. The property has also been the subject of a bulk waste collection request. While many of these issues have been resolved (as indicated by their "Closed" status), the presence of an open request for sidewalk repair in particular warrants attention to pedestrian safety. The frequency of service requests within this recent period suggests an active engagement with city services, though the cumulative nature of these various incidents may indicate areas of ongoing neighborhood concern.
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How 4501 Merle Dr's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of Austin Code enforcement data — code violations, complaint history, Repeat Offender Program activity, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that Austin Code will find a code violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Lower risk — safer than most nearby
Austin Code rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.
Typical — about average for the neighborhood
Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.
Higher risk — riskier than most nearby
Elevated violation and complaint history. Austin Code has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.
Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
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The data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.
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4501 Merle Dr event timeline
Code violations, complaints, Repeat Offender Program activity, permits, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
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What this is
Building permits issued by the City of Austin for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
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What this is
Complaints filed with Austin Code (code enforcement) about this property. Tracks the complaint lifecycle from filing through inspection, and whether a formal violation was issued.
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Austin 311 service requests matched to this address by zip code and house number. Includes maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
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What this is
City of Austin affordable housing program units recorded at this parcel, if any.
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