Travis Value

218 Varco Dr, Austin, TX 78738

4 bed / 3 bath, 4,688 sqft, built 2008 Appraised at $1,036,178 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000697422

Appraised value
$1,036,178
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
4,688 sqft
$221 per sqft
Year built
2008
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78738, TCAD Appraisal Area R42000, and Sweetwater Ranch assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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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 decreased 0.3% from $1,039,657 in 2025 to $1,036,178 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $221 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78738.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 311 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $248 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 205 Vailco Ln, Lakeway, TX 78738
    4,679 sqft | $240/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,679 vs 4,688 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2008); Similar lot size (13,490 vs 13,020 sqft)
    $1,124,349
  • 106 Lakota Pass, Austin, TX 78738
    4,703 sqft | $230/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,703 vs 4,688 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2008); Similar lot size (13,542 vs 13,020 sqft)
    $1,079,832
  • 112 Vailco Ln, Austin, TX 78738
    4,909 sqft | $253/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (4,909 vs 4,688 sqft); Built same year (2008); Lot 13% larger (14,684 vs 13,020 sqft)
    $1,242,227
  • 118 Whitley Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    4,329 sqft | $232/sqft | built 2006 | 8% smaller (4,329 vs 4,688 sqft); Similar age (2006 vs 2008); Similar lot size (12,353 vs 13,020 sqft)
    $1,003,134
  • 233 Vailco Ln, Austin, TX 78738
    4,569 sqft | $222/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,569 vs 4,688 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2008); Lot 12% larger (14,549 vs 13,020 sqft)
    $1,013,170

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.

  • 17112 Yellowstar Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    September-11-2026 | 4,736 sqft | $253/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (4,736 sqft); Similar age (2011); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,200,000
  • 106 Lakota Pass, Austin, TX 78738
    May-21-2026 | 4,703 sqft | $308/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,703 sqft); Similar age (2007); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,450,000
  • 107 Hensley Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    August-10-2026 | 4,209 sqft | $273/sqft | built 2007 | 10% size difference (4,209 sqft); Similar age (2007); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000
  • 16709 Poppy Mallow Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    August-13-2026 | 4,344 sqft | $288/sqft | built 2014 | 7% size difference (4,344 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,249,000
  • 404 Woodside Ter, Austin, TX 78738
    July-24-2026 | 4,347 sqft | $322/sqft | built 2018 | 7% size difference (4,347 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,399,000

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