Travis Value

1518 Preston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

1 bathrooms, 2,896 sqft, built 1939 Appraised at $2,073,542 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000116580

Appraised value
$2,073,542
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,584,852
Living area
2,896 sqft
$716 per sqft
Year built
1939
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 increased 10.0% from $1,885,038 in 2025 to $2,073,542 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $716 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $511,310 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.

  • 1507 Westover Rd, Austin, TX 78703
    2,948 sqft | $657/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (2,948 vs 2,896 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1939); Similar lot size (7,570 vs 6,934 sqft)
    $1,938,030
  • 1405 Northwood Rd, Austin, TX 78703
    2,795 sqft | $714/sqft | built 1937 | Similar size (2,795 vs 2,896 sqft); Similar age (1937 vs 1939); Lot 13% larger (7,836 vs 6,934 sqft)
    $1,996,550
  • 1505 Northwood Rd, TX 78703
    2,953 sqft | $532/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (2,953 vs 2,896 sqft); Similar age (1940 vs 1939); Lot 13% larger (7,810 vs 6,934 sqft)
    $1,569,921
  • 1516 Westover Rd, Austin, TX 78703
    2,851 sqft | $544/sqft | built 1938 | Similar size (2,851 vs 2,896 sqft); Similar age (1938 vs 1939); Lot 12% larger (7,766 vs 6,934 sqft)
    $1,551,145
  • 1409 Northwood Rd, Austin, TX 78703
    2,822 sqft | $542/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (2,822 vs 2,896 sqft); Built same year (1939); Lot 14% larger (7,901 vs 6,934 sqft)
    $1,530,291

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 | 6% size difference (2,729 sqft); Similar age (1940); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,100,000
  • 2101 Elton Ln, Austin, TX 78703
    May-20-2026 | 2,674 sqft | $617/sqft | built 1939 | 8% size difference (2,674 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,650,000
  • 2207 Mountain View Rd, Austin, TX 78703
    June-25-2026 | 2,493 sqft | $560/sqft | built 1939 | 14% size difference (2,493 sqft); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,395,000
  • 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
  • 1006 Shelley Ave, Austin, TX 78703
    July-6-2026 | 3,239 sqft | $602/sqft | built 1919 | 12% size difference (3,239 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,950,000

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.