Travis Value

4520 Merle Dr, TX 78745

1 bathrooms, 916 sqft, built 1954 Appraised at $456,291 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000509257

Appraised value
$456,291
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
916 sqft
$498 per sqft
Year built
1954
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 8.4% from $420,799 in 2025 to $456,291 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $498 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.

  • 911 Philco Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    912 sqft | $476/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (912 vs 916 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1954); Same neighborhood
    $433,808
  • 4610 Mount Vernon Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    912 sqft | $476/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (912 vs 916 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1954); Same neighborhood
    $434,149
  • 910 Redd St, TX 78745
    912 sqft | $477/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (912 vs 916 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1954); Same neighborhood
    $435,332
  • 4600 Richmond Ave, TX 78745
    906 sqft | $482/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (906 vs 916 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1954); Similar lot size (9,879 vs 9,744 sqft)
    $436,608
  • 4504 Banister Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    908 sqft | $440/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (908 vs 916 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1954); Similar lot size (9,526 vs 9,744 sqft)
    $399,590

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.

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.