Travis Value

119 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX 78738

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,004 sqft, built 2012 Appraised at $670,566 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000718238

Appraised value
$670,566
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,004 sqft
$335 per sqft
Year built
2012
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.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 3.7% from $646,556 in 2025 to $670,566 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $335 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.

  • 403 Indianwood Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    2,014 sqft | $332/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,014 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar age (2013 vs 2012); Similar lot size (10,707 vs 10,367 sqft)
    $669,489
  • 205 Indianwood Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    1,983 sqft | $340/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (1,983 vs 2,004 sqft); Built same year (2012); Similar lot size (10,746 vs 10,367 sqft)
    $673,376
  • 409 Indianwood Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738
    2,043 sqft | $331/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,043 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar age (2013 vs 2012); Similar lot size (11,003 vs 10,367 sqft)
    $676,724
  • 116 Reflection Bay Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    1,966 sqft | $340/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,966 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2012); Similar lot size (11,038 vs 10,367 sqft)
    $668,267
  • 107 Reflection Bay Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    1,966 sqft | $358/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (1,966 vs 2,004 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2012); Similar lot size (11,321 vs 10,367 sqft)
    $704,306

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.

  • 16104 Goldstrum Trl, Austin, TX 78738
    September-10-2026 | 1,975 sqft | $354/sqft | built 2016 | Similar size (1,975 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $700,000
  • 106 Maxwell Way, Lakeway, TX 78738
    June-29-2026 | 2,054 sqft | $316/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (2,054 sqft); Similar age (2015); Sold after the valuation date
    $650,000
  • 12 Borello Dr #12, Austin, TX 78738
    August-26-2026 | 2,250 sqft | $378/sqft | built 2012 | 12% size difference (2,250 sqft); Similar age (2012); Sold after the valuation date
    $849,500
  • 16812 Morelle Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    June-29-2026 | 2,022 sqft | $253/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (2,022 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $512,500
  • 408 Rose Branch Way #24, Austin, TX 78738
    June-22-2026 | 1,911 sqft | $402/sqft | built 2019 | Similar size (1,911 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $769,000

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.