# Building permits at 4521 Merle Dr, Austin, TX New buildings permitted at four addresses within a quarter mile since May 1. Five permits on record here. The newest, Jun 29, 2025: Addition and interior remodel to read of existing one story sfr. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 29, 2025 | Addition | Addition and interior remodel to read of existing one story sfr | Not listed | [2025-058715 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2025-058715%20BP/) | | Feb 12, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy for existing primary residence. | Not listed | [2019-019781 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2019-019781%20BP/) | | Mar 19, 2009 | Alteration or repair | convert 1st floor garage into accessory use per 25-2-893; remove kitchen that was illegally placed | Not listed | [2009-020229 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2009-020229%20BP/) | | Nov 8, 2006 | Addition | New 2nd Story UncovD Deck Attached To Garage Apartment (Two-Family Residential) | $800 | [2006-024400 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2006-024400%20BP/) | | May 30, 2006 | New building | New T Wo Family Residential W/Att Porch ( Ldc 25-2-774) ( 1st Fl Garage & 2nd Fl Kitchen BedroomCloset Bathroom & Livingroom | $30,000 | [2006-027170 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2006-027170%20BP/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [4505 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4505-merle-dr/) | 360 ft N | 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/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4516 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4516-merle-dr/) | 250 ft NW | 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/) | 250 ft NW | 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/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [4500 Menchaca Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4500-menchaca-rd/) | 820 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/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [4419 Clawson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4419-clawson-rd/) | 880 ft 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/) | 880 ft E | Demolition | Total Demolition of SFR 1128 Sqft Circa 1949 | Not listed | [2026-069289 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-069289%20BP/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4500 Menchaca Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4500-menchaca-rd/) | 820 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/) | | May 21, 2026 | [4524 Clawson Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4524-clawson-rd/) | 920 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1607 Sylvan Glade](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1607-sylvan-glade/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [1505 Redd St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1505-redd-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | New building | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New Autofill/Heated pool w/ Spa | Not listed | [2026-080110 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-080110%20BP/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4700 Philco Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4700-philco-dr/) | 0.22 mi S | Pool or spa | New pool for single family residence. | Not listed | [2026-085364 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-085364%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [4623 Philco Dr Bldg 2](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4623-philco-dr-bldg-2/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 3bath] with Attached Carport. Bldg 2 | Not listed | [2026-074845 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-074845%20BP/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [4623 Philco Dr Bldg 1](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4623-philco-dr-bldg-1/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 2bath] with Attached Carport. Bldg 1 | Not listed | [2026-074844 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-074844%20BP/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1505 Redd St](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/1505-redd-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | New building | ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [5bed 4bath] with Office Attached Garage. | Not listed | [2026-080109 BP](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/permit/2026-080109%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: - [4518 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4518-merle-dr/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026 - [4516 Merle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/austin/address/4516-merle-dr/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [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 2026-10-11 20:41 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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