Travis Value

226 Golden Bear Dr, TX 78738

3 bed / 4 bath, 3,733 sqft, built 2021 Appraised at $1,391,525 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000495532

Appraised value
$1,391,525
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,546,245
Living area
3,733 sqft
$373 per sqft
Year built
2021
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 $1,265,023 in 2025 to $1,391,525 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $373 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $154,720 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.

  • 203 Black Wolf Run, TX 78738
    3,773 sqft | $290/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (3,773 vs 3,733 sqft); Similar age (2022 vs 2021); Similar lot size (15,032 vs 15,341 sqft)
    $1,095,193
  • 126 Escavera Cv, TX 78738
    3,806 sqft | $480/sqft | built 2020 | Similar size (3,806 vs 3,733 sqft); Similar age (2020 vs 2021); Similar lot size (15,132 vs 15,341 sqft)
    $1,827,994
  • 102 Cabo Del Sol Ct, TX 78738
    3,831 sqft | $279/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (3,831 vs 3,733 sqft); Similar lot size (15,468 vs 15,341 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,068,893
  • 503 Black Wolf Run, Austin, TX 78738
    3,614 sqft | $297/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (3,614 vs 3,733 sqft); Similar lot size (15,028 vs 15,341 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,073,006
  • 303 Black Wolf Run, Austin, TX 78738
    3,789 sqft | $274/sqft | built 2014 | Similar size (3,789 vs 3,733 sqft); Similar lot size (15,002 vs 15,341 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,038,885

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.

  • 801 Serene Estates Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-6-2026 | 3,933 sqft | $324/sqft | built 2015 | 5% size difference (3,933 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,275,000
  • 106 Princes Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    September-21-2026 | 3,487 sqft | $234/sqft | built 2013 | 7% size difference (3,487 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $815,000
  • 721 Rawson Bnd, Lakeway, TX 78738
    June-8-2026 | 3,830 sqft | $272/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (3,830 sqft); Similar age (2022); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,040,000
  • 12000 Preserve Vista Ter, Austin, TX 78738
    August-18-2026 | 3,879 sqft | $425/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (3,879 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,649,900
  • 308 Ringtail Stream Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    June-26-2026 | 3,407 sqft | $352/sqft | built 2021 | 9% size difference (3,407 sqft); Similar age (2021); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000

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