Travis Value

1408 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

2 bed / 1 bath, 1,000 sqft, built 1950, in Broadacres Appraised at $556,102 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000233743

Appraised value
$556,102
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,000 sqft
$556 per sqft
Year built
1950
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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 9.3% from $508,713 in 2025 to $556,102 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $556 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.

  • 1503 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    996 sqft | $558/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (996 vs 1,000 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,897 vs 8,093 sqft)
    $556,207
  • 1206 Arcadia Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,024 sqft | $544/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,024 vs 1,000 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (7,967 vs 8,093 sqft)
    $556,814
  • 1503 Palo Duro Rd, TX 78757
    1,006 sqft | $554/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,006 vs 1,000 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (8,150 vs 8,093 sqft)
    $557,348
  • 1308 Alegria Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    1,004 sqft | $558/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,004 vs 1,000 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1950); Similar lot size (8,041 vs 8,093 sqft)
    $560,489
  • 1701 Alegria Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    990 sqft | $524/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (990 vs 1,000 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1950); Similar lot size (8,280 vs 8,093 sqft)
    $518,599

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.

  • 1503 Palo Duro Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    September-1-2026 | 1,006 sqft | $572/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,006 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $575,000
  • 1407 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    July-23-2026 | 1,008 sqft | $521/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,008 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $525,000
  • 1502 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    May-27-2026 | 952 sqft | $551/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (952 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $525,000
  • 7813 Northwest Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    May-27-2026 | 992 sqft | $353/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (992 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 906 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    July-15-2026 | 1,128 sqft | $465/sqft | built 1952 | 13% size difference (1,128 sqft); Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $525,000

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.