Travis Value

3900 Idlewild Rd, TX 78731

2 bed / 1 bath, 2,707 sqft, built 1949 Appraised at $986,759 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000121442

Appraised value
$986,759
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,228,485
Living area
2,707 sqft
$365 per sqft
Year built
1949
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area Y3009, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 17.8% from $1,200,656 in 2025 to $986,759 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $365 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $241,726 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 465 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $559 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4811 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
    2,705 sqft | $479/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,705 vs 2,707 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Lot 19% smaller (8,746 vs 10,824 sqft)
    $1,296,344
  • 4411 Shoalwood Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    2,938 sqft | $447/sqft | built 1946 | 8% larger (2,938 vs 2,707 sqft); Similar age (1946 vs 1949); Similar lot size (10,123 vs 10,824 sqft)
    $1,312,566
  • 4909 Woodview Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    2,457 sqft | $494/sqft | built 1947 | 9% smaller (2,457 vs 2,707 sqft); Similar age (1947 vs 1949); Similar lot size (10,707 vs 10,824 sqft)
    $1,214,992
  • 4705 Shoalwood Ave, Austin, TX 78756
    2,905 sqft | $456/sqft | built 1950 | 7% larger (2,905 vs 2,707 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1949); Similar lot size (10,066 vs 10,824 sqft)
    $1,324,601
  • 1819 W 38 St, TX 78731
    2,464 sqft | $531/sqft | built 1939 | 9% smaller (2,464 vs 2,707 sqft); Same bed/bath (2/1); Same neighborhood
    $1,308,009

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.

  • 4105 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-28-2026 | 2,795 sqft | $393/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,795 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (3 vs 2)
    $1,099,000
  • 1902 W 41st St, Austin, TX 78731
    August-7-2026 | 2,479 sqft | $522/sqft | built 1955 | 8% size difference (2,479 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,295,000
  • 3914 Sierra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 2,639 sqft | $360/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,639 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $950,000
  • 4801 Westfield Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-16-2026 | 2,550 sqft | $602/sqft | built 1954 | 6% size difference (2,550 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,535,000
  • 5932 Highland Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-17-2026 | 2,551 sqft | $390/sqft | built 1967 | 6% size difference (2,551 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000

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.