Travis Value

12472 Fairfax Ridge Pl, Austin, TX 78738

3 bathrooms, 3,930 sqft, built 1998 Appraised at $1,071,074 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000422907

Appraised value
$1,071,074
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,930 sqft
$273 per sqft
Year built
1998
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.

Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 6.0% from $1,010,671 in 2025 to $1,071,074 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $273 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 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.

  • 2902 Brittany Point Ln, Austin, TX 78738
    3,818 sqft | $280/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (3,818 vs 3,930 sqft); Similar age (2000 vs 1998); Similar lot size (16,936 vs 16,417 sqft)
    $1,068,605
  • 2920 Etna Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    3,744 sqft | $281/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (3,744 vs 3,930 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 1998); Similar lot size (16,147 vs 16,417 sqft)
    $1,053,641
  • 2912 Brittany Point Ln, Austin, TX 78738
    3,865 sqft | $268/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (3,865 vs 3,930 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 1998); Similar lot size (15,032 vs 16,417 sqft)
    $1,034,591
  • 10512 Pointe View Dr, TX 78738
    4,084 sqft | $256/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (4,084 vs 3,930 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 1998); Similar lot size (17,149 vs 16,417 sqft)
    $1,047,512
  • 2906 Brittany Point Ln, Austin, TX 78738
    4,215 sqft | $249/sqft | built 1999 | 7% larger (4,215 vs 3,930 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 1998); Similar lot size (16,788 vs 16,417 sqft)
    $1,047,829

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.

  • 1719 Resaca Blvd, Austin, TX 78738
    July-13-2026 | 3,795 sqft | $415/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (3,795 sqft); Similar age (2001); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,575,000
  • 58 Cottondale Rd, The Hills, TX 78738
    August-24-2026 | 3,542 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1999 | 10% size difference (3,542 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,999
  • 5 Tiburon Ct, The Hills, TX 78738
    September-22-2026 | 3,520 sqft | $255/sqft | built 1999 | 10% size difference (3,520 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,000
  • 205 Woodlands Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    September-23-2026 | 4,009 sqft | $349/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (4,009 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,400,000
  • 19 Swiftwater Trl, The Hills, TX 78738
    July-31-2026 | 4,025 sqft | $286/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (4,025 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000

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.