Travis Value

506 E 42nd St, TX 78751

2 bed / 2 bath, 1,511 sqft, built 1924, in Liberty And 38 Appraised at $783,940 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000216024

Appraised value
$783,940
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$929,409
Living area
1,511 sqft
$519 per sqft
Year built
1924
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78751, Liberty And 38, and Ridgetop Annex 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 $712,673 in 2025 to $783,940 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $519 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $145,469 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Liberty And 38 neighborhood and ZIP 78751.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 303 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $493 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +14.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 3309 Liberty St, Austin, TX 78705
    1,510 sqft | $557/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,510 vs 1,511 sqft); Similar lot size (6,342 vs 6,473 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $840,600
  • 604 E 42 St, TX 78751
    1,515 sqft | $528/sqft | built 1932 | Similar size (1,515 vs 1,511 sqft); Similar lot size (6,878 vs 6,473 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $799,838
  • 501 E 41 St, TX 78751
    1,492 sqft | $475/sqft | built 1924 | Similar size (1,492 vs 1,511 sqft); Built same year (1924); Similar lot size (6,908 vs 6,473 sqft)
    $708,331
  • 3210 Harris Park Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    1,453 sqft | $499/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,453 vs 1,511 sqft); Similar lot size (6,329 vs 6,473 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $725,683
  • 506 E 41 St, TX 78751
    1,428 sqft | $497/sqft | built 1922 | 6% smaller (1,428 vs 1,511 sqft); Similar age (1922 vs 1924); Similar lot size (6,473 vs 6,473 sqft)
    $710,312

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.

  • 605 E 47th St, Austin, TX 78751
    July-24-2026 | 1,490 sqft | $503/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,490 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (2)
    $749,000
  • 4009 Avenue D, Austin, TX 78751
    May-18-2026 | 1,350 sqft | $696/sqft | built 1925 | 11% size difference (1,350 sqft); Similar age (1925); Sold after the valuation date
    $939,000
  • 306 W 44th St UNIT A, Austin, TX 78751
    June-16-2026 | 1,372 sqft | $620/sqft | built 1925 | 9% size difference (1,372 sqft); Similar age (1925); Sold after the valuation date
    $850,000
  • 5014 Martin Ave, Austin, TX 78751
    May-12-2026 | 1,698 sqft | $427/sqft | built 1939 | 12% size difference (1,698 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (3 vs 2)
    $725,000
  • 3908 Avenue D, Austin, TX 78751
    May-6-2026 | 1,289 sqft | $648/sqft | built 1906 | 15% size difference (1,289 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (2)
    $835,000

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.