Travis Value

4808 Balcones Dr, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 2,770 sqft, built 1955 Appraised at $1,164,428 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000126093

Appraised value
$1,164,428
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,328,332
Living area
2,770 sqft
$420 per sqft
Year built
1955
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

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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 $1,058,571 in 2025 to $1,164,428 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $420 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $163,904 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.

  • 5503 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,674 sqft | $482/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (2,674 vs 2,770 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1955); Similar lot size (15,760 vs 16,213 sqft)
    $1,288,338
  • 5600 Ridge Oak Dr, TX 78731
    2,669 sqft | $425/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (2,669 vs 2,770 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (16,069 vs 16,213 sqft)
    $1,135,530
  • 3209 Sunny Ln, TX 78731
    2,699 sqft | $410/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (2,699 vs 2,770 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1955); Similar lot size (15,699 vs 16,213 sqft)
    $1,107,371
  • 5107 Crestway Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,662 sqft | $599/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (2,662 vs 2,770 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1955); Similar lot size (15,812 vs 16,213 sqft)
    $1,595,000
  • 5404 Western Hills Dr, TX 78731
    2,655 sqft | $412/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,655 vs 2,770 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1955); Similar lot size (15,137 vs 16,213 sqft)
    $1,093,386

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.

  • 4101 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-3-2026 | 2,558 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1964 | 8% size difference (2,558 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000
  • 4016 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-26-2026 | 2,728 sqft | $440/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,728 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,200,000
  • 4705 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-10-2026 | 3,048 sqft | $586/sqft | built 1949 | 10% size difference (3,048 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,785,000
  • 6905 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-7-2026 | 3,065 sqft | $571/sqft | built 1963 | 11% size difference (3,065 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000
  • 4105 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-28-2026 | 2,795 sqft | $393/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,795 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,099,000

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