Travis Value

1006 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

3 bed / 2 bath, 1,188 sqft, built 1951 Appraised at $697,125 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000232085

Appraised value
$697,125
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$737,480
Living area
1,188 sqft
$587 per sqft
Year built
1951
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $633,750 in 2025 to $697,125 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $587 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $40,355 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78757.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,186 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $498 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 5712 William Holland Ave, TX 78756
    1,188 sqft | $574/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,188 vs 1,188 sqft); Built same year (1951); Similar lot size (8,433 vs 8,119 sqft)
    $681,501
  • 4608 Oakmont Blvd, TX 78731
    1,278 sqft | $632/sqft | built 1953 | 8% larger (1,278 vs 1,188 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1951); Similar lot size (7,927 vs 8,119 sqft)
    $807,365
  • 1104 Alegria Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    1,177 sqft | $580/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,177 vs 1,188 sqft); Lot 13% smaller (7,034 vs 8,119 sqft); Same bed/bath (3/2)
    $682,265
  • 4507 Oakmont Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    1,284 sqft | $589/sqft | built 1953 | 8% larger (1,284 vs 1,188 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1951); Similar lot size (7,810 vs 8,119 sqft)
    $756,472
  • 4504 Finley Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    1,170 sqft | $634/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,170 vs 1,188 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1951); Lot 13% smaller (7,048 vs 8,119 sqft)
    $741,575

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 1206 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    September-25-2026 | 1,176 sqft | $501/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,176 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $589,000
  • 7803 Watson St, Austin, TX 78757
    June-12-2026 | 1,207 sqft | $435/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,207 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $525,000
  • 2706 Geraghty Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    September-14-2026 | 1,269 sqft | $619/sqft | built 1958 | 7% size difference (1,269 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $785,000
  • 906 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    July-15-2026 | 1,128 sqft | $465/sqft | built 1952 | 5% size difference (1,128 sqft); Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $525,000
  • 8301 Polar Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    June-17-2026 | 1,130 sqft | $376/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,130 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.