Travis Value

118 Desert Forest Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738

3 bathrooms, 2,585 sqft, built 2007 Appraised at $790,347 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000718233

Appraised value
$790,347
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,585 sqft
$306 per sqft
Year built
2007
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.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 7.4% from $736,134 in 2025 to $790,347 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $306 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 120 Desert Forest Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    2,656 sqft | $271/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (2,656 vs 2,585 sqft); Built same year (2007); Similar lot size (10,506 vs 10,511 sqft)
    $720,461
  • 124 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    2,625 sqft | $281/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (2,625 vs 2,585 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2007); Similar lot size (10,027 vs 10,511 sqft)
    $736,847
  • 102 Reflection Bay Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    2,625 sqft | $290/sqft | built 2009 | Similar size (2,625 vs 2,585 sqft); Similar age (2009 vs 2007); Similar lot size (10,916 vs 10,511 sqft)
    $760,771
  • 106 Desert Forest Ct, TX 78738
    2,505 sqft | $300/sqft | built 2009 | Similar size (2,505 vs 2,585 sqft); Similar age (2009 vs 2007); Similar lot size (10,114 vs 10,511 sqft)
    $751,057
  • 105 Desert Forest Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    2,559 sqft | $324/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (2,559 vs 2,585 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2007); Similar lot size (11,325 vs 10,511 sqft)
    $827,858

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 | Similar size (2,648 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000
  • 17 Stillmeadow Dr, The Hills, TX 78738
    September-4-2026 | 2,688 sqft | $307/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,688 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $825,000
  • 4512 Pyrenees Pass, Bee Cave, TX 78738
    August-7-2026 | 2,635 sqft | $245/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (2,635 sqft); Similar age (2008); Sold after the valuation date
    $645,000
  • 16908 Morelle Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    September-9-2026 | 2,640 sqft | $295/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (2,640 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $779,000
  • 12 Borello Dr #12, Austin, TX 78738
    August-26-2026 | 2,250 sqft | $378/sqft | built 2012 | 13% size difference (2,250 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); 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.