Travis Value

106 Desert Forest Ct, TX 78738

3 bathrooms, 2,505 sqft, built 2009 Appraised at $751,057 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000718227

Appraised value
$751,057
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$787,875
Living area
2,505 sqft
$300 per sqft
Year built
2009
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78738, TCAD Appraisal Area R30000, and Sweetwater Ranch assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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 increased 10.0% from $682,779 in 2025 to $751,057 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $300 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $36,818 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78738.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 79 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $286 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 124 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    2,625 sqft | $281/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (2,625 vs 2,505 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2009); Similar lot size (10,027 vs 10,114 sqft)
    $736,847
  • 104 Indigo Run Cv, TX 78738
    2,516 sqft | $294/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (2,516 vs 2,505 sqft); Similar age (2010 vs 2009); Similar lot size (9,286 vs 10,114 sqft)
    $739,651
  • 118 Desert Forest Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    2,585 sqft | $306/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (2,585 vs 2,505 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2009); Similar lot size (10,511 vs 10,114 sqft)
    $790,347
  • 110 Indigo Run Cv, Austin, TX 78738
    2,332 sqft | $309/sqft | built 2012 | 7% smaller (2,332 vs 2,505 sqft); Similar age (2012 vs 2009); Similar lot size (10,162 vs 10,114 sqft)
    $719,991
  • 109 Desert Forest Ct, TX 78738
    2,598 sqft | $285/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (2,598 vs 2,505 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2009); Similar lot size (9,361 vs 10,114 sqft)
    $740,398

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.

  • 603 Anfield Cir, Austin, TX 78738
    September-4-2026 | 2,648 sqft | $330/sqft | built 2015 | 6% size difference (2,648 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000
  • 15513 La Catania Way, Austin, TX 78738
    September-18-2026 | 2,458 sqft | $244/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (2,458 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $600,000
  • 16908 Morelle Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    September-9-2026 | 2,640 sqft | $295/sqft | built 2021 | 5% size difference (2,640 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $779,000
  • 17 Stillmeadow Dr, The Hills, TX 78738
    September-4-2026 | 2,688 sqft | $307/sqft | built 1998 | 7% size difference (2,688 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $825,000
  • 12 Borello Dr #12, Austin, TX 78738
    August-26-2026 | 2,250 sqft | $378/sqft | built 2012 | 10% size difference (2,250 sqft); Similar age (2012); Sold after the valuation date
    $849,500

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.