Travis Value

113 Desert Forest Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,045 sqft, built 2013 Appraised at $625,072 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000718241

Appraised value
$625,072
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$673,131
Living area
2,045 sqft
$306 per sqft
Year built
2013
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

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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 $568,247 in 2025 to $625,072 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $306 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $48,059 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.

  • 414 Indianwood Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738
    2,103 sqft | $331/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (2,103 vs 2,045 sqft); Similar age (2014 vs 2013); Similar lot size (8,189 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $695,861
  • 418 Indianwood Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738
    2,021 sqft | $331/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,021 vs 2,045 sqft); Built same year (2013); Similar lot size (7,627 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $669,184
  • 108 Indigo Run Cv, TX 78738
    2,006 sqft | $327/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (2,006 vs 2,045 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2013); Similar lot size (7,557 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $655,835
  • 306 Indianwood Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    2,084 sqft | $335/sqft | built 2009 | Similar size (2,084 vs 2,045 sqft); Similar age (2009 vs 2013); Similar lot size (8,023 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $698,685
  • 104 Reflection Bay Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    1,966 sqft | $326/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,966 vs 2,045 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2013); Similar lot size (8,903 vs 8,258 sqft)
    $640,538

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.

  • 18504 Tanner Bayou Loop, Austin, TX 78738
    July-29-2026 | 2,119 sqft | $212/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (2,119 sqft); Similar age (2015); Sold after the valuation date
    $449,000
  • 16812 Morelle Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    June-29-2026 | 2,022 sqft | $253/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (2,022 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $512,500
  • 18601 McKay Cv, Austin, TX 78738
    June-29-2026 | 1,929 sqft | $270/sqft | built 2016 | 6% size difference (1,929 sqft); Similar age (2016); Sold after the valuation date
    $519,900
  • 18400 Deep Well Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    May-11-2026 | 2,033 sqft | $239/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,033 sqft); Similar age (2013); Sold after the valuation date
    $485,000
  • 413 Sitlington Ln, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-28-2026 | 2,281 sqft | $292/sqft | built 2021 | 12% size difference (2,281 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $665,000

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.