Travis Value

4806 Balcones Dr, TX 78731

3,406 sqft, built 1989 Appraised at $1,202,686 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000126094

Appraised value
$1,202,686
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,450,346
Living area
3,406 sqft
$353 per sqft
Year built
1989
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X6000, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $1,093,351 in 2025 to $1,202,686 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $353 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $247,660 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 565 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $497 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5001 Lucas Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,432 sqft | $417/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (3,432 vs 3,406 sqft); Built same year (1989); Lot 10% larger (18,608 vs 16,883 sqft)
    $1,429,505
  • 5301 Lucas Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,550 sqft | $446/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (3,550 vs 3,406 sqft); Similar lot size (16,374 vs 16,883 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,584,085
  • 5100 Lucas Ln, TX 78731
    3,482 sqft | $446/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (3,482 vs 3,406 sqft); Similar lot size (15,337 vs 16,883 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,551,756
  • 5205 Lucas Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,521 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,521 vs 3,406 sqft); Similar lot size (18,560 vs 16,883 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,651,190
  • 5321 Western Hills Dr, TX 78731
    3,557 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1987 | Similar size (3,557 vs 3,406 sqft); Similar age (1987 vs 1989); Lot 16% smaller (14,178 vs 16,883 sqft)
    $1,195,439

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.

  • 6209 Ledge Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-17-2026 | 3,443 sqft | $508/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,443 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000
  • 4307 Waterford Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 3,698 sqft | $426/sqft | built 1991 | 9% size difference (3,698 sqft); Similar age (1991); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,575,000
  • 5910 Doone Valley Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1989 | 12% size difference (2,982 sqft); Similar age (1989); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,399,999
  • 6300 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    May-14-2026 | 3,399 sqft | $440/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (3,399 sqft); Similar age (1991); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 5504 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 3,434 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (3,434 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,070,000

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.