Travis Value

12118 Carlsbad Dr, Austin, TX 78738

5 bed / 4 bath, 4,171 sqft, built 2002 Appraised at $1,133,799 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000438167

Appraised value
$1,133,799
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,782,670
Living area
4,171 sqft
$272 per sqft
Year built
2002
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78738, TCAD Appraisal Area R43000, 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 0.9% from $1,123,943 in 2025 to $1,133,799 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $272 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $648,871 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 772 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $294 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 2601 Sterling Panorama Ct, TX 78738
    4,168 sqft | $244/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (4,168 vs 4,171 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2002); Similar lot size (9,848 vs 10,031 sqft)
    $1,017,706
  • 12323 Carlsbad Dr, TX 78738
    4,116 sqft | $278/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (4,116 vs 4,171 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 2002); Similar lot size (9,652 vs 10,031 sqft)
    $1,144,982
  • 12305 Carlsbad Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    4,215 sqft | $344/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (4,215 vs 4,171 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 2002); Similar lot size (10,628 vs 10,031 sqft)
    $1,448,308
  • 12325 Carlsbad Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    3,899 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1999 | 6% smaller (3,899 vs 4,171 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 2002); Similar lot size (9,726 vs 10,031 sqft)
    $1,159,863
  • 2915 Brittany Point Ln, Austin, TX 78738
    4,140 sqft | $354/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (4,140 vs 4,171 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2002); Lot 17% larger (11,761 vs 10,031 sqft)
    $1,466,782

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.

  • 2307 Cades Spirit Bnd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
    September-23-2026 | 4,288 sqft | $336/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (4,288 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (5)
    $1,439,000
  • 107 Hensley Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    August-10-2026 | 4,209 sqft | $273/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,209 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000
  • 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    September-28-2026 | 3,768 sqft | $318/sqft | built 2007 | 10% size difference (3,768 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000
  • 14 Camwood Trl, The Hills, TX 78738
    June-30-2026 | 4,016 sqft | $246/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (4,016 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $989,000
  • 16105 Maritime Alps Way, Bee Cave, TX 78738
    September-25-2026 | 4,433 sqft | $226/sqft | built 2011 | 6% size difference (4,433 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,000,000

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.