Travis Value

217 Golden Bear Dr, TX 78738

4 bathrooms, 3,653 sqft, built 2006 Appraised at $1,083,574 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000495561

Appraised value
$1,083,574
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,202,431
Living area
3,653 sqft
$297 per sqft
Year built
2006
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78738, TCAD Appraisal Area R23000, and Sweetwater Ranch assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $985,067 in 2025 to $1,083,574 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $297 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $118,857 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78738.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 293 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $332 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 213 Golden Bear Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    3,671 sqft | $296/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (3,671 vs 3,653 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2006); Similar lot size (14,971 vs 14,810 sqft)
    $1,085,275
  • 213 Black Wolf Run, Austin, TX 78738
    3,682 sqft | $281/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (3,682 vs 3,653 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2006); Similar lot size (15,158 vs 14,810 sqft)
    $1,034,104
  • 401 Golden Bear Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    3,675 sqft | $271/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (3,675 vs 3,653 sqft); Built same year (2006); Similar lot size (15,023 vs 14,810 sqft)
    $997,276
  • 233 Golden Bear Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738
    3,711 sqft | $285/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (3,711 vs 3,653 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2006); Similar lot size (13,995 vs 14,810 sqft)
    $1,058,912
  • 219 Neville Wood Ct, TX 78738
    3,594 sqft | $370/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (3,594 vs 3,653 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 2006); Similar lot size (15,206 vs 14,810 sqft)
    $1,328,671

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.

  • 106 Princes Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    September-21-2026 | 3,487 sqft | $234/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (3,487 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $815,000
  • 203 Bisset Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    September-25-2026 | 3,733 sqft | $319/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (3,733 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,190,000
  • 111 Whitley Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    October-2-2026 | 3,879 sqft | $226/sqft | built 2006 | 6% size difference (3,879 sqft); Similar age (2006); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000
  • 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    September-28-2026 | 3,768 sqft | $318/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (3,768 sqft); Similar age (2007); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000
  • 5 Tiburon Ct, The Hills, TX 78738
    September-22-2026 | 3,520 sqft | $255/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,520 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,000

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.