Travis Value

4505 Merle Dr, Austin, TX 78745

2 bathrooms, 1,292 sqft, built 1952 Appraised at $505,595 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000509283

Appraised value
$505,595
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,292 sqft
$391 per sqft
Year built
1952

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.5% from $457,627 in 2025 to $505,595 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $391 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.

  • 913 Redd St, TX 78745
    1,288 sqft | $360/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,288 vs 1,292 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1952); Same neighborhood
    $464,187
  • 4410 Merle Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    1,295 sqft | $355/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,295 vs 1,292 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,768 vs 11,247 sqft)
    $459,197
  • 1907 Forestglade Dr, TX 78745
    1,296 sqft | $381/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,296 vs 1,292 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1952); Similar lot size (10,903 vs 11,247 sqft)
    $494,176
  • 4414 Russell Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    1,260 sqft | $331/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,260 vs 1,292 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1952); Same neighborhood
    $417,288
  • 4605 Hank Ave, Austin, TX 78745
    1,260 sqft | $369/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,260 vs 1,292 sqft); Built same year (1952); Similar lot size (10,733 vs 11,247 sqft)
    $464,643

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 | 6% size difference (1,376 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $324,900
  • 1607 Sylvan Glade, Austin, TX 78745
    August-27-2026 | 1,272 sqft | $318/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (1,272 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $405,000
  • 2615 Coatbridge Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    August-5-2026 | 1,275 sqft | $447/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,275 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $570,000
  • 5105 Plumas Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    August-17-2026 | 1,457 sqft | $429/sqft | built 1962 | 13% size difference (1,457 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $625,000
  • 5907 Eureka Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    June-5-2026 | 1,319 sqft | $360/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,319 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000

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.