# Building permits at 4518 Merle Dr, Austin, TX 4518 Merle Dr: demolition permitted Dec 11, 2025, a new building Feb 12. Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 12: EPlan: Residential Expedited Review - Autofill/Heated Pool. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 12, 2026 | Pool or spa | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Autofill/Heated Pool. | Not listed | [2026-016642 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-016642%20BP/) | | Feb 12, 2026 | New building | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 1-Story Single Family Res. [4bed 3.5bath] with Attached Garage and Autofill Pool. | Not listed | [2026-016640 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-016640%20BP/) | | Dec 11, 2025 | Demolition | Total Demo of SFR 1604 sqft circa 1951 | Not listed | [2025-154416 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-154416%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [4516 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4516-merle-dr/) | 40 ft NE | Pool or spa | New inground Pool rear of main house | Not listed | [2026-112698 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-112698%20BP/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4516 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4516-merle-dr/) | 40 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Add bath room and storage to existing Accessory Structure | Not listed | [2026-112697 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-112697%20BP/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [4505 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4505-merle-dr/) | 350 ft NE | Demolition | Total Demo of a SFR 1292 sqft built in 1952 The building shall not be demolished until after the contractor has fulfilled the neighbor notification requirements outlined in Steps 5 & 6 of the Demolition webpage. | Not listed | [2026-117395 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-117395%20BP/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [4500 Menchaca Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4500-menchaca-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior Remodel for an Existing Primary School AISD Project | Not listed | [2025-055086 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-055086%20BP/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4500 Menchaca Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4500-menchaca-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Adding a single occupancy visitors restroom inside the existing school building | Not listed | [2026-050893 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-050893%20BP/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1607 Sylvan Glade](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1607-sylvan-glade/) | 0.25 mi SE | Demolition | Total Demo of SFR 1272sqft built 1958 The building shall not be demolished until after the contractor has fulfilled the neighbor notification requirements outlined in Steps 5 & 6 of the Demolition webpage. | Not listed | [2026-120973 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-120973%20BP/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [4420 Jester Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4420-jester-dr/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [5bed 4.5bath] with Attached Garage. | Not listed | [2026-079883 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-079883%20BP/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [4419 Clawson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4419-clawson-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Demolition | Total Demolition of Detached Garage 768 Sqft | Not listed | [2026-069290 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-069290%20BP/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [4419 Clawson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4419-clawson-rd/) | 0.20 mi E | Demolition | Total Demolition of SFR 1128 Sqft Circa 1949 | Not listed | [2026-069289 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-069289%20BP/) | | May 21, 2026 | [4524 Clawson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4524-clawson-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Pool or spa | A new gunite shell pool/spa w/ new concrete decking. | Not listed | [2026-063890 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-063890%20BP/) | | May 15, 2026 | [4709 Menchaca Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4709-menchaca-rd/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | New Construction 2 story single family residence. 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath. No covered parking Outdoor covered patio. | Not listed | [2026-060271 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-060271%20BP/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Austin yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Adjustment page: https://www.austintexas.gov/boards-commissions/board/board-adjustment ## More on this street Other addresses on Merle Dr with permits, nearest house number first: - [4516 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4516-merle-dr/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [4521 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4521-merle-dr/): newest permit Jun 29, 2025 - [4505 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4505-merle-dr/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 --- Source: Austin Development Services Department permit data (https://datahub.austintexas.gov/d/3syk-w9eu), City of Austin Development Services Department. Checked 2026-10-12 13:29 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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