Travis Value

1201 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

1 bathrooms, 1,734 sqft, built 1950, in Broadacres Appraised at $705,323 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000231973

Appraised value
$705,323
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,734 sqft
$407 per sqft
Year built
1950
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 1.9% from $692,351 in 2025 to $705,323 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $407 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Broadacres neighborhood and ZIP 78757.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,478 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $456 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5505 Clay Ave, TX 78756
    1,728 sqft | $459/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,728 vs 1,734 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1950); Lot 11% larger (14,492 vs 13,059 sqft)
    $792,659
  • 6317 Wild St, Austin, TX 78757
    1,736 sqft | $404/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,736 vs 1,734 sqft); Similar lot size (13,364 vs 13,059 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $701,468
  • 5412 Aurora Dr
    1,730 sqft | $447/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (1,730 vs 1,734 sqft); Similar lot size (12,758 vs 13,059 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $772,524
  • 1208 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,740 sqft | $383/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,740 vs 1,734 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1950); Lot 14% smaller (11,295 vs 13,059 sqft)
    $665,756
  • 5303 Sunshine Dr, Austin, TX 78756
    1,790 sqft | $426/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,790 vs 1,734 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1950); Lot 11% smaller (11,639 vs 13,059 sqft)
    $762,277

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.

  • 909 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    August-20-2026 | 1,794 sqft | $516/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,794 sqft); Similar age (1951); Sold after the valuation date
    $925,000
  • 1206 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    June-30-2026 | 1,655 sqft | $347/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,655 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $574,000
  • 1913 Cullen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    July-23-2026 | 1,632 sqft | $490/sqft | built 1955 | 6% size difference (1,632 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $799,000
  • 6618 Argentia Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    August-27-2026 | 1,782 sqft | $493/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,782 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $879,000
  • 7505 Greenhaven Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    July-22-2026 | 1,710 sqft | $517/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,710 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $884,000

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.