Travis Value

4518 Merle Dr, TX 78745

1 bathrooms, 1,604 sqft, built 1951 Appraised at $524,336 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000509256

Appraised value
$524,336
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,604 sqft
$327 per sqft
Year built
1951

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 12.5% from $465,929 in 2025 to $524,336 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $327 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.

  • 903 Philco Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    1,630 sqft | $322/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (1,630 vs 1,604 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1951); Similar lot size (10,711 vs 10,868 sqft)
    $525,529
  • 4422 Diane Dr, TX 78745
    1,611 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,611 vs 1,604 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1951); Similar lot size (11,765 vs 10,868 sqft)
    $541,392
  • 4503 Banister Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    1,512 sqft | $347/sqft | built 1952 | 6% smaller (1,512 vs 1,604 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1951); Similar lot size (10,532 vs 10,868 sqft)
    $524,199
  • 4512 Gillis St, Austin, TX 78745
    1,628 sqft | $321/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,628 vs 1,604 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1951); Similar lot size (10,123 vs 10,868 sqft)
    $523,319
  • 4514 Merle Dr, TX 78745
    1,456 sqft | $345/sqft | built 1951 | 9% smaller (1,456 vs 1,604 sqft); Built same year (1951); Similar lot size (11,025 vs 10,868 sqft)
    $502,571

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.

  • 4501 S 2nd St, Austin, TX 78745
    August-10-2026 | 1,566 sqft | $329/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (1,566 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $515,000
  • 2306 Standish Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-21-2026 | 1,614 sqft | $390/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,614 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $629,900
  • 5105 Plumas Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    August-17-2026 | 1,457 sqft | $429/sqft | built 1962 | 9% size difference (1,457 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $625,000
  • 5301 Buffalo Pass, Austin, TX 78745
    June-26-2026 | 1,641 sqft | $365/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (1,641 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $599,000
  • 4711 Philco Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    July-31-2026 | 1,612 sqft | $254/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,612 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $409,000

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.