Travis Value

3918 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 3,255 sqft, built 1955 Appraised at $1,825,375 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000474217

Appraised value
$1,825,375
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,255 sqft
$561 per sqft
Year built
1955
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X6500, 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 increased 5.9% from $1,723,631 in 2025 to $1,825,375 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $561 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 500 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $603 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 3407 Perry Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,268 sqft | $620/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (3,268 vs 3,255 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1955); Similar lot size (26,179 vs 25,151 sqft)
    $2,027,798
  • 3505 Perry Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,309 sqft | $575/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (3,309 vs 3,255 sqft); Similar lot size (26,371 vs 25,151 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,903,609
  • 3403 Spanish Oak Dr, TX 78731
    3,489 sqft | $557/sqft | built 1955 | 7% larger (3,489 vs 3,255 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (27,089 vs 25,151 sqft)
    $1,944,183
  • 4427 Crestway Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,124 sqft | $561/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (3,124 vs 3,255 sqft); Similar lot size (27,360 vs 25,151 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,753,098
  • 3803 Eastledge Dr, TX 78731
    3,468 sqft | $493/sqft | built 1960 | 6% larger (3,468 vs 3,255 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1955); Similar lot size (23,831 vs 25,151 sqft)
    $1,711,203

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.

  • 4705 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-10-2026 | 3,048 sqft | $586/sqft | built 1949 | 6% size difference (3,048 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,785,000
  • 6905 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-7-2026 | 3,065 sqft | $571/sqft | built 1963 | 6% size difference (3,065 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000
  • 5800 Lookout Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-19-2026 | 3,004 sqft | $666/sqft | built 1959 | 8% size difference (3,004 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,000,000
  • 4202 Farhills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-28-2026 | 3,311 sqft | $291/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (3,311 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $965,000
  • 7202 Running Rope Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    June-26-2026 | 3,269 sqft | $453/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (3,269 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,479,500

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.