Travis Value

1008 E 38 1/2 St, TX 78751

2 bed / 1 bath, 976 sqft, built 1947, in Ridgetop Annex Appraised at $419,284 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000211775

Appraised value
$419,284
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
976 sqft
$430 per sqft
Year built
1947
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 decreased 3.2% from $432,933 in 2025 to $419,284 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $430 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Ridgetop Annex neighborhood and ZIP 78751.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 488 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $405 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1034 E 44 St, TX 78751
    976 sqft | $450/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (976 vs 976 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1947); Similar lot size (5,832 vs 5,379 sqft)
    $439,050
  • 1004 E 38 St
    968 sqft | $404/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (968 vs 976 sqft); Similar lot size (5,523 vs 5,379 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $391,361
  • 1000 E 38 1/2 St, TX 78751
    1,033 sqft | $448/sqft | built 1946 | 6% larger (1,033 vs 976 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1947); Similar lot size (5,423 vs 5,379 sqft)
    $462,554
  • 919 E 39 St, TX 78751
    996 sqft | $432/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (996 vs 976 sqft); Similar lot size (5,771 vs 5,379 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $430,390
  • 1001 E 39 St, TX 78751
    1,016 sqft | $446/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (1,016 vs 976 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1947); Similar lot size (5,758 vs 5,379 sqft)
    $452,844

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.

  • 1030 E 44th St, Austin, TX 78751
    July-21-2026 | 937 sqft | $502/sqft | built 1941 | Similar size (937 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $470,000
  • 5517 Avenue G UNIT A, Austin, TX 78751
    August-3-2026 | 916 sqft | $519/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (916 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000
  • 4700 Avenue G, Austin, TX 78751
    May-29-2026 | 907 sqft | $550/sqft | built 1952 | 7% size difference (907 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $499,000
  • 5403 Avenue H, Austin, TX 78751
    April-10-2026 | 908 sqft | $622/sqft | built 1948 | 7% size difference (908 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $565,000
  • 3909 Becker Ave, Austin, TX 78751
    May-26-2026 | 1,032 sqft | $615/sqft | built 1938 | 6% size difference (1,032 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $635,000

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.