Travis Value

1017 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732

2 bathrooms, 1,856 sqft, built 1985 Appraised at $445,125 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000125720

Appraised value
$445,125
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$555,200
Living area
1,856 sqft
$240 per sqft
Year built
1985
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78732, TCAD Appraisal Area U3270, and Lake Oaks Estates assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 19.9% from $555,800 in 2025 to $445,125 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $240 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $110,075 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78732.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 215 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $1,781 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -8.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1027 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    1,743 sqft | $218/sqft | built 1983 | 6% smaller (1,743 vs 1,856 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1985); Similar lot size (15,372 vs 15,755 sqft)
    $380,081
  • 1301 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    1,774 sqft | $241/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,774 vs 1,856 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1985); Similar lot size (16,369 vs 15,755 sqft)
    $428,369
  • 1018 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    1,926 sqft | $233/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (1,926 vs 1,856 sqft); Similar age (1986 vs 1985); Same neighborhood
    $449,107
  • 12417 River Bnd 11, Austin, TX 78732
    1,884 sqft | $301/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (1,884 vs 1,856 sqft); Lot 14% smaller (13,503 vs 15,755 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $566,922
  • 1200 E Lakeland Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    1,842 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (1,842 vs 1,856 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1985); Same neighborhood
    $575,222

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.

  • 3313 Burks Ln, Austin, TX 78732
    September-22-2026 | 1,971 sqft | $269/sqft | built 1997 | 6% size difference (1,971 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $530,000
  • 3903 Wharton Ct, Austin, TX 78732
    September-11-2026 | 2,035 sqft | $258/sqft | built 1994 | 10% size difference (2,035 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $524,900
  • 12607 Schreiner Ct, Austin, TX 78732
    May-12-2026 | 1,965 sqft | $269/sqft | built 1992 | 6% size difference (1,965 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $529,000
  • 3124 Burks Ln, Austin, TX 78732
    June-3-2026 | 1,923 sqft | $276/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (1,923 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $530,000
  • 7105 Mountain Trl, Austin, TX 78732
    September-3-2026 | 2,162 sqft | $416/sqft | built 1991 | Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.