Travis Value

2008 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757

1 bathrooms, 1,356 sqft, built 1955, in Broadacres Appraised at $636,339 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000234758

Appraised value
$636,339
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$637,736
Living area
1,356 sqft
$469 per sqft
Year built
1955
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 $578,490 in 2025 to $636,339 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $469 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $1,397 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.

  • 903 Ruth Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,356 sqft | $434/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,356 vs 1,356 sqft); Similar lot size (11,634 vs 11,687 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $588,187
  • 1716 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,370 sqft | $458/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,370 vs 1,356 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (12,253 vs 11,687 sqft)
    $627,649
  • 1711 Karen Ave, TX 78757
    1,343 sqft | $442/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,343 vs 1,356 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (11,512 vs 11,687 sqft)
    $593,802
  • 2009 Karen Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    1,364 sqft | $452/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,364 vs 1,356 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (10,911 vs 11,687 sqft)
    $616,559
  • 1909 Karen Ave, TX 78757
    1,375 sqft | $467/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,375 vs 1,356 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (10,950 vs 11,687 sqft)
    $641,947

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.

  • 8415 Bowling Green Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    August-14-2026 | 1,206 sqft | $361/sqft | built 1954 | 11% size difference (1,206 sqft); Similar age (1954); Sold after the valuation date
    $434,999
  • 8511 Burrell Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    September-3-2026 | 1,200 sqft | $329/sqft | built 1960 | 12% size difference (1,200 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $395,000
  • 8208 Stillwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757
    September-4-2026 | 1,372 sqft | $335/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (1,372 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $460,000
  • 3112 Crosscreek Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    September-28-2026 | 1,352 sqft | $407/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,352 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $550,000
  • 3111 Stanwood Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    September-3-2026 | 1,461 sqft | $421/sqft | built 1968 | 8% size difference (1,461 sqft); 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.