Travis Value

1516 Preston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

1 bathrooms, 2,884 sqft, built 1938 Appraised at $1,945,175 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000115642

Appraised value
$1,945,175
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,236,509
Living area
2,884 sqft
$674 per sqft
Year built
1938
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 9.8% from $2,156,513 in 2025 to $1,945,175 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $674 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $291,334 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78703.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 500 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $669 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1601 Gaston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
    2,923 sqft | $618/sqft | built 1941 | Similar size (2,923 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1941 vs 1938); Similar lot size (11,147 vs 12,249 sqft)
    $1,807,810
  • 2520 Harris Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
    2,731 sqft | $878/sqft | built 1936 | 5% smaller (2,731 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1936 vs 1938); Similar lot size (11,761 vs 12,249 sqft)
    $2,398,584
  • 1403 Gaston Ave, TX 78703
    3,150 sqft | $730/sqft | built 1939 | 9% larger (3,150 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1939 vs 1938); Similar lot size (11,891 vs 12,249 sqft)
    $2,300,955
  • 1405 Wathen Ave, Austin, TX 78703
    2,617 sqft | $642/sqft | built 1938 | 9% smaller (2,617 vs 2,884 sqft); Built same year (1938); Similar lot size (11,726 vs 12,249 sqft)
    $1,680,019
  • 1500 Hardouin Ave, TX 78703
    3,133 sqft | $665/sqft | built 1936 | 9% larger (3,133 vs 2,884 sqft); Similar age (1936 vs 1938); Similar lot size (11,678 vs 12,249 sqft)
    $2,082,806

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.

  • 2007 Sharon Ln, Austin, TX 78703
    September-18-2026 | 2,729 sqft | $403/sqft | built 1940 | 5% size difference (2,729 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,100,000
  • 3002 Enfield Rd, Austin, TX 78703
    September-18-2026 | 3,260 sqft | $612/sqft | built 1939 | 13% size difference (3,260 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,995,000
  • 2606 Westover Rd, Austin, TX 78703
    June-3-2026 | 2,658 sqft | $480/sqft | built 1951 | 8% size difference (2,658 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,275,000
  • 2401 Jarratt Ave, Austin, TX 78703
    June-30-2026 | 3,165 sqft | $742/sqft | built 1945 | 10% size difference (3,165 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,350,000
  • 2415 Dormarion Ln, Austin, TX 78703
    May-21-2026 | 2,554 sqft | $742/sqft | built 1946 | 11% size difference (2,554 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,895,000

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.