Travis Value

4205 Balcones Dr, TX 78731

1 bathrooms, 3,556 sqft, built 1955 Appraised at $2,071,455 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000123022

Appraised value
$2,071,455
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,556 sqft
$583 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 5.8% from $1,958,555 in 2025 to $2,071,455 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $583 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.

  • 4601 Laurel Canyon Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,630 sqft | $500/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (3,630 vs 3,556 sqft); Similar lot size (22,476 vs 22,507 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,815,000
  • 3803 Eastledge Dr, TX 78731
    3,468 sqft | $493/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,468 vs 3,556 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1955); Similar lot size (23,831 vs 22,507 sqft)
    $1,711,203
  • 4615 Laurel Canyon Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,628 sqft | $454/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (3,628 vs 3,556 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1955); Lot 12% smaller (19,898 vs 22,507 sqft)
    $1,646,091
  • 4300 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,640 sqft | $582/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (3,640 vs 3,556 sqft); Similar age (1957 vs 1955); Similar lot size (21,000 vs 22,507 sqft)
    $2,120,151
  • 3403 Perry Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,412 sqft | $556/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (3,412 vs 3,556 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1955); Similar lot size (21,087 vs 22,507 sqft)
    $1,898,017

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.

  • 3304 Cherry Tree Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    August-6-2026 | 3,881 sqft | $438/sqft | built 1956 | 9% size difference (3,881 sqft); Similar age (1956); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,699,000
  • 4011 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-10-2026 | 3,385 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (3,385 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,300,000
  • 5800 Lookout Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-19-2026 | 3,004 sqft | $666/sqft | built 1959 | Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,000,000
  • 3302 Cherry Tree Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 3,456 sqft | $723/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,456 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,499,999
  • 4705 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-10-2026 | 3,048 sqft | $586/sqft | built 1949 | 14% size difference (3,048 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,785,000

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.