Travis Value

4503 Merle Dr, TX 78745

1 bathrooms, 1,370 sqft, built 1950 Appraised at $487,591 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000509284

Appraised value
$487,591
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,370 sqft
$356 per sqft
Year built
1950

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 4.5% from $466,598 in 2025 to $487,591 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $356 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 678 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $387 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4501 Russell Dr Austin
    1,389 sqft | $378/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (1,389 vs 1,370 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1950); Similar lot size (11,730 vs 11,726 sqft)
    $524,848
  • 4604 Mount Vernon Dr, TX 78745
    1,344 sqft | $346/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,344 vs 1,370 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1950); Same neighborhood
    $465,046
  • 907 Nalide St, Austin, TX 78745
    1,344 sqft | $350/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,344 vs 1,370 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1950); Same neighborhood
    $470,360
  • 4421 Diane Dr, TX 78745
    1,446 sqft | $358/sqft | built 1949 | 6% larger (1,446 vs 1,370 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1950); Similar lot size (11,674 vs 11,726 sqft)
    $517,836
  • 4500 Merle Dr, TX 78745
    1,370 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,370 vs 1,370 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1950); Similar lot size (10,855 vs 11,726 sqft)
    $526,233

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.

  • 4708 Frontier Trl, Austin, TX 78745
    July-31-2026 | 1,376 sqft | $236/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (1,376 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $324,900
  • 5105 Plumas Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    August-17-2026 | 1,457 sqft | $429/sqft | built 1962 | 6% size difference (1,457 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $625,000
  • 6005 Leisure Run Rd, Austin, TX 78745
    July-24-2026 | 1,358 sqft | $258/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,358 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,900
  • 1607 Sylvan Glade, Austin, TX 78745
    August-27-2026 | 1,272 sqft | $318/sqft | built 1958 | 7% size difference (1,272 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $405,000
  • 1904 Parkside Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    September-25-2026 | 1,230 sqft | $398/sqft | built 1965 | 10% size difference (1,230 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $490,000

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.