Travis Value

1909 W 42nd St, TX 78731

2 bed / 1 bath, 1,401 sqft, built 1956 Appraised at $717,067 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000122176

Appraised value
$717,067
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,401 sqft
$512 per sqft
Year built
1956

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 7.5% from $775,222 in 2025 to $717,067 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $512 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • 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.

  • 1907 W 42 St, TX 78731
    1,388 sqft | $504/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,388 vs 1,401 sqft); Built same year (1956); Similar lot size (7,309 vs 7,152 sqft)
    $700,143
  • 4416 Sinclair Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    1,426 sqft | $505/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,426 vs 1,401 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1956); Similar lot size (6,730 vs 7,152 sqft)
    $720,438
  • 5007 Shoalwood Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    1,370 sqft | $494/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,370 vs 1,401 sqft); Similar lot size (7,230 vs 7,152 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $677,416
  • 4207 Ramsey Ave, TX 78756
    1,373 sqft | $514/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,373 vs 1,401 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1956); Similar lot size (6,764 vs 7,152 sqft)
    $706,186
  • 4002 Ridgelea Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    1,397 sqft | $521/sqft | built 1948 | Similar size (1,397 vs 1,401 sqft); Similar lot size (7,792 vs 7,152 sqft); Same bed/bath (2/1)
    $727,519

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.

  • 5010 W Frances Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    July-16-2026 | 1,383 sqft | $463/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,383 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $639,900
  • 5110 Valley Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    May-29-2026 | 1,368 sqft | $413/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (1,368 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $565,000
  • 4600 Chiappero Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    May-29-2026 | 1,202 sqft | $523/sqft | built 1953 | 14% size difference (1,202 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $629,000
  • 3906 Jefferson St, Austin, TX 78731
    April-9-2026 | 1,264 sqft | $534/sqft | built 1951 | 10% size difference (1,264 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Same beds (2)
    $675,000
  • 2800 W 50th St, Austin, TX 78731
    July-13-2026 | 1,615 sqft | $381/sqft | built 1953 | Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $615,000

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.