Travis Value

12945 Zen Gardens Way, Austin, TX 78732

4 bed / 4 bath, 3,830 sqft, built 2011 Appraised at $1,642,120 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000710119

Appraised value
$1,642,120
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,687,889
Living area
3,830 sqft
$429 per sqft
Year built
2011
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78732, TCAD Appraisal Area U0901, and Lake Oaks Estates assessment pages.

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 4.9% from $1,565,535 in 2025 to $1,642,120 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $429 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $45,769 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78732.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 84 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $364 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -2.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 201 Dawn River Cv, Austin, TX 78732
    3,837 sqft | $273/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (3,837 vs 3,830 sqft); Similar age (2012 vs 2011); Similar lot size (30,491 vs 33,763 sqft)
    $1,047,953
  • 209 Dawn River Cv, Austin, TX 78732
    4,062 sqft | $258/sqft | built 2005 | 6% larger (4,062 vs 3,830 sqft); Similar lot size (33,541 vs 33,763 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,048,708
  • 401 Dawn River Cv, Austin, TX 78732
    4,179 sqft | $248/sqft | built 2005 | 9% larger (4,179 vs 3,830 sqft); Similar lot size (33,976 vs 33,763 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,035,916
  • 409 Dawn River Cv, Austin, TX 78732
    3,597 sqft | $244/sqft | built 2007 | 6% smaller (3,597 vs 3,830 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2011); Similar lot size (36,154 vs 33,763 sqft)
    $876,558
  • 325 Dawn River Cv, Austin, TX 78732
    3,550 sqft | $252/sqft | built 2004 | 7% smaller (3,550 vs 3,830 sqft); Similar lot size (34,848 vs 33,763 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $896,203

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.

  • 13315 Country Lake Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    August-27-2026 | 3,717 sqft | $348/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (3,717 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,295,000
  • 11604 Shoreview Overlook, Austin, TX 78732
    September-11-2026 | 4,067 sqft | $320/sqft | built 2010 | 6% size difference (4,067 sqft); Similar age (2010); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,300,000
  • 1316 Cassiopeia Way, Austin, TX 78732
    September-24-2026 | 3,837 sqft | $306/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (3,837 sqft); Similar age (2008); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,175,000
  • 2000 Rio Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78732
    September-18-2026 | 3,890 sqft | $294/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (3,890 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,145,000
  • 11708 Palisades Pkwy, Austin, TX 78732
    June-30-2026 | 3,820 sqft | $321/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (3,820 sqft); Similar age (2010); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,225,000

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.