Travis Value

237 Golden Bear Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738

4 bathrooms, 3,484 sqft, built 2005 Appraised at $1,194,468 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000495551

Appraised value
$1,194,468
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,484 sqft
$343 per sqft
Year built
2005
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.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 10.7% from $1,337,915 in 2025 to $1,194,468 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $343 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 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.

  • 511 Golden Bear Dr, TX 78738
    3,463 sqft | $301/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (3,463 vs 3,484 sqft); Similar age (2003 vs 2005); Similar lot size (15,137 vs 15,141 sqft)
    $1,041,553
  • 219 Black Wolf Run, Austin, TX 78738
    3,429 sqft | $309/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (3,429 vs 3,484 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2005); Similar lot size (14,997 vs 15,141 sqft)
    $1,057,870
  • 210 Black Wolf Run, Austin, TX 78738
    3,514 sqft | $362/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (3,514 vs 3,484 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2005); Similar lot size (15,010 vs 15,141 sqft)
    $1,271,600
  • 106 Porto Cima Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    3,474 sqft | $350/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (3,474 vs 3,484 sqft); Similar age (2006 vs 2005); Similar lot size (15,646 vs 15,141 sqft)
    $1,215,992
  • 219 Neville Wood Ct, TX 78738
    3,594 sqft | $370/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (3,594 vs 3,484 sqft); Similar age (2002 vs 2005); Similar lot size (15,206 vs 15,141 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 (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $815,000
  • 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 (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,000
  • 12217 Lake Stone Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    September-29-2026 | 3,454 sqft | $318/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (3,454 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,099,000
  • 58 Cottondale Rd, The Hills, TX 78738
    August-24-2026 | 3,542 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,542 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,999
  • 203 Bisset Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    September-25-2026 | 3,733 sqft | $319/sqft | built 2014 | 7% size difference (3,733 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,190,000

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.