Travis Value

407 E 38th St 2, TX 78705

2 bed / 2 bath, 1,050 sqft, built 1939 Appraised at $692,916 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000525517

Appraised value
$692,916
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,050 sqft
$660 per sqft
Year built
1939

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 16.6% from $594,095 in 2025 to $692,916 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $660 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78705.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 79 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $543 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +11.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 206 E 31 St 201-b, TX 78705
    1,189 sqft | $505/sqft | built 1935 | 13% larger (1,189 vs 1,050 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1939); Same neighborhood
    $600,136
  • 206 E 31 St 101-a, TX 78705
    1,189 sqft | $526/sqft | built 1935 | 13% larger (1,189 vs 1,050 sqft); Similar age (1935 vs 1939); Same neighborhood
    $625,073
  • 1511 Palma Plaza A, TX 78703
    968 sqft | $585/sqft | built 1924 | 8% smaller (968 vs 1,050 sqft); Lot 19% smaller (2,591 vs 3,201 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $566,083
  • 1511 Palma Plaza B, TX 78703
    968 sqft | $585/sqft | built 1924 | 8% smaller (968 vs 1,050 sqft); Lot 19% smaller (2,591 vs 3,201 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $566,083
  • 206 E 31 St 301-c, TX 78705
    740 sqft | $451/sqft | built 1932 | Same neighborhood
    $334,014

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.

  • 712 Harris Ave #1, Austin, TX 78705
    May-13-2026 | 948 sqft | $649/sqft | built 1935 | 10% size difference (948 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $615,000
  • 3014 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705
    September-17-2026 | 933 sqft | $638/sqft | built 1931 | 11% size difference (933 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $595,000
  • 3105 Kings Ln, Austin, TX 78705
    May-21-2026 | 1,317 sqft | $437/sqft | built 1946 | Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $575,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.