Travis Value

1609 W 40th St, TX 78756

1 bathrooms, 986 sqft, built 1947 Appraised at $650,828 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000217574

Appraised value
$650,828
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
986 sqft
$660 per sqft
Year built
1947
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 3.2% from $630,380 in 2025 to $650,828 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $660 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78756.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 732 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $488 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -1.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1408 W 39 1/2 St, TX 78756
    984 sqft | $639/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (984 vs 986 sqft); Built same year (1947); Similar lot size (7,252 vs 7,448 sqft)
    $629,183
  • 1810 W 38 St, TX 78731
    980 sqft | $593/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (980 vs 986 sqft); Built same year (1947); Similar lot size (7,187 vs 7,448 sqft)
    $580,990
  • 1309 W 40 St, TX 78756
    952 sqft | $651/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (952 vs 986 sqft); Built same year (1947); Similar lot size (7,370 vs 7,448 sqft)
    $620,096
  • 4901 Woodview Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    994 sqft | $634/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (994 vs 986 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1947); Similar lot size (7,165 vs 7,448 sqft)
    $629,757
  • 4907 Lynnwood St, TX 78756
    956 sqft | $602/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (956 vs 986 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1947); Similar lot size (7,413 vs 7,448 sqft)
    $575,043

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.

  • 1414 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78756
    August-31-2026 | 848 sqft | $541/sqft | built 1947 | 14% size difference (848 sqft); Similar age (1947); Sold after the valuation date
    $459,000
  • 5214 Woodview Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    July-1-2026 | 1,018 sqft | $687/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,018 sqft); Similar age (1948); Sold after the valuation date
    $699,000
  • 5707 Joe Sayers Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    July-6-2026 | 932 sqft | $499/sqft | built 1950 | 6% size difference (932 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold after the valuation date
    $465,000
  • 5215 Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    June-17-2026 | 1,014 sqft | $518/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,014 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $525,000
  • 1504 Ullrich Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    July-13-2026 | 882 sqft | $565/sqft | built 1949 | 10% size difference (882 sqft); Similar age (1949); Sold after the valuation date
    $498,000

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.