Travis Value

4502 Merle Dr 1, TX 78745

1 bathrooms, 1,486 sqft, built 1953 Appraised at $584,646 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000971266

Appraised value
$584,646
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,486 sqft
$393 per sqft
Year built
1953

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 2.0% from $573,218 in 2025 to $584,646 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $393 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78745.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 375 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $407 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +4.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 913 Philco Dr, TX 78745
    1,480 sqft | $324/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,480 vs 1,486 sqft); Built same year (1953); Same neighborhood
    $479,777
  • 5806 Mojave Dr 2, TX 78745
    1,486 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,486 vs 1,486 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $365,235
  • 4528 Clawson Rd 1, TX 78745
    1,504 sqft | $313/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,504 vs 1,486 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1953); Same neighborhood
    $471,165
  • 4504 S 2 St 1, TX 78745
    1,388 sqft | $362/sqft | built 1953 | 7% smaller (1,388 vs 1,486 sqft); Built same year (1953); Same neighborhood
    $502,848
  • 5000 Lansing Dr 1, TX 78745
    1,544 sqft | $327/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (1,544 vs 1,486 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $504,499

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.

  • 4711 Philco Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    July-31-2026 | 1,612 sqft | $254/sqft | built 1959 | 8% size difference (1,612 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $409,000
  • 304 Sheraton Ave, Austin, TX 78745
    August-25-2026 | 1,377 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1964 | 7% size difference (1,377 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $429,000
  • 4501 S 2nd St, Austin, TX 78745
    August-10-2026 | 1,566 sqft | $329/sqft | built 1953 | 5% size difference (1,566 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $515,000
  • 1812 Forestglade Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-30-2026 | 1,252 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1959 | Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 4606 S 2nd St, Austin, TX 78745
    June-1-2026 | 1,450 sqft | $228/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,450 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $330,000

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.