Travis Value

4509 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731

1 bathrooms, 2,646 sqft, built 1959 Appraised at $1,674,641 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000124633

Appraised value
$1,674,641
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,866,881
Living area
2,646 sqft
$633 per sqft
Year built
1959
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.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $1,522,401 in 2025 to $1,674,641 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $633 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $192,240 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 4429 Crestway Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,612 sqft | $656/sqft | built 1961 | Similar size (2,612 vs 2,646 sqft); Similar age (1961 vs 1959); Similar lot size (29,564 vs 30,230 sqft)
    $1,712,836
  • 3407 Spanish Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,571 sqft | $605/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,571 vs 2,646 sqft); Built same year (1959); Similar lot size (29,403 vs 30,230 sqft)
    $1,555,853
  • 3406 Shinoak Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,726 sqft | $598/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,726 vs 2,646 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1959); Lot 13% larger (34,181 vs 30,230 sqft)
    $1,629,041
  • 4610 Crestway Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,396 sqft | $851/sqft | built 1956 | 9% smaller (2,396 vs 2,646 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1959); Similar lot size (29,411 vs 30,230 sqft)
    $2,040,000
  • 3421 Foothill Pkwy, Austin, TX 78731
    2,635 sqft | $601/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (2,635 vs 2,646 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1959); Same neighborhood
    $1,582,566

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.

  • 3914 Sierra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 2,639 sqft | $360/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,639 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $950,000
  • 3503 Hillbrook Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    September-25-2026 | 2,512 sqft | $396/sqft | built 1964 | 5% size difference (2,512 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000
  • 2619 Pembrook Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    June-1-2026 | 2,250 sqft | $600/sqft | built 1959 | 15% size difference (2,250 sqft); Similar age (1959); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,350,000
  • 6904 Stahl Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 2,421 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1968 | 8% size difference (2,421 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000
  • 4101 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-3-2026 | 2,558 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (2,558 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000

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.