Travis Value

1500 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

1 bathrooms, 1,326 sqft, built 1950, in Broadacres Appraised at $584,829 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000233753

Appraised value
$584,829
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$597,682
Living area
1,326 sqft
$441 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 10.0% from $531,663 in 2025 to $584,829 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $441 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $12,853 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 1409 Palo Duro Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    1,350 sqft | $435/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,350 vs 1,326 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,531 vs 7,575 sqft)
    $586,814
  • 1501 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,316 sqft | $457/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,316 vs 1,326 sqft); Built same year (1950); Similar lot size (7,823 vs 7,575 sqft)
    $601,273
  • 1515 Payne Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,312 sqft | $483/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,312 vs 1,326 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,544 vs 7,575 sqft)
    $633,800
  • 1904 Alegria Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    1,322 sqft | $458/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,322 vs 1,326 sqft); Similar age (1948 vs 1950); Similar lot size (8,137 vs 7,575 sqft)
    $605,787
  • 1413 North St, Austin, TX 78756
    1,331 sqft | $357/sqft | built 1946 | Similar size (1,331 vs 1,326 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1950); Similar lot size (7,683 vs 7,575 sqft)
    $475,188

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.

  • 8208 Stillwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757
    September-4-2026 | 1,372 sqft | $335/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,372 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $460,000
  • 1803 Alguno Rd, Austin, TX 78757
    July-1-2026 | 1,353 sqft | $540/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (1,353 sqft); Similar age (1947); Sold after the valuation date
    $729,995
  • 2706 Geraghty Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    September-14-2026 | 1,269 sqft | $619/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,269 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $785,000
  • 1807 Pasadena Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    June-26-2026 | 1,318 sqft | $454/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,318 sqft); Similar age (1952); Sold after the valuation date
    $598,800
  • 1504 Brentwood St, Austin, TX 78757
    July-9-2026 | 1,400 sqft | $428/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (1,400 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,000

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