Travis Value

1104 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732

4 bed / 3 bath, 2,787 sqft, built 2004 Appraised at $827,579 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000125880

Appraised value
$827,579
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$849,811
Living area
2,787 sqft
$297 per sqft
Year built
2004
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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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 11.9% from $939,267 in 2025 to $827,579 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $297 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $22,232 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.

  • 1030 Merlene Dr, TX 78732
    2,652 sqft | $273/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (2,652 vs 2,787 sqft); Built same year (2004); Similar lot size (12,397 vs 12,318 sqft)
    $725,245
  • 12511 Mixson Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    2,782 sqft | $257/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,782 vs 2,787 sqft); Similar lot size (12,632 vs 12,318 sqft); Same bed/bath (4/3)
    $714,484
  • 12600 River Bnd, TX 78732
    2,701 sqft | $317/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,701 vs 2,787 sqft); Similar age (2006 vs 2004); Similar lot size (11,957 vs 12,318 sqft)
    $856,473
  • 1101 Quinlan Park Rd, TX 78732
    2,778 sqft | $342/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (2,778 vs 2,787 sqft); Similar lot size (12,301 vs 12,318 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $949,914
  • 1200 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    2,964 sqft | $257/sqft | built 2004 | 6% larger (2,964 vs 2,787 sqft); Built same year (2004); Similar lot size (12,366 vs 12,318 sqft)
    $761,598

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.

  • 12001 Portofino Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    August-17-2026 | 2,821 sqft | $243/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (2,821 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $685,000
  • 12820 Rush Creek Ln, Austin, TX 78732
    August-5-2026 | 2,783 sqft | $269/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (2,783 sqft); Similar age (2006); Sold after the valuation date
    $750,000
  • 2849 Grimes Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78732
    August-31-2026 | 2,808 sqft | $213/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (2,808 sqft); Similar age (2001); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,000
  • 1016 Merlene Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    July-30-2026 | 2,999 sqft | $244/sqft | built 2002 | 8% size difference (2,999 sqft); Similar age (2002); Sold after the valuation date
    $732,000
  • 321 Calistoga Ct, Austin, TX 78732
    September-17-2026 | 3,075 sqft | $259/sqft | built 2007 | 10% size difference (3,075 sqft); Similar age (2007); Sold after the valuation date
    $797,000

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.