Travis Value

511 E 38 1/2 St, TX 78751

1 bathrooms, 1,548 sqft, built 1930, in Liberty And 38 Appraised at $744,745 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000213193

Appraised value
$744,745
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$874,515
Living area
1,548 sqft
$481 per sqft
Year built
1930
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.

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 $677,041 in 2025 to $744,745 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $481 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $129,770 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.

  • 513 E 40 St
    1,512 sqft | $560/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (1,512 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar age (1929 vs 1930); Lot 12% smaller (7,618 vs 8,681 sqft)
    $845,989
  • 702 Carolyn Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    1,636 sqft | $565/sqft | built 1927 | 6% larger (1,636 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar age (1927 vs 1930); Similar lot size (8,211 vs 8,681 sqft)
    $924,508
  • 705 Texas Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    1,588 sqft | $534/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,588 vs 1,548 sqft); Built same year (1930); Lot 17% smaller (7,244 vs 8,681 sqft)
    $848,759
  • 700 Harris Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    1,582 sqft | $549/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (1,582 vs 1,548 sqft); Similar age (1929 vs 1930); Lot 17% smaller (7,204 vs 8,681 sqft)
    $869,147
  • 509 E 41 St, TX 78751
    1,564 sqft | $473/sqft | built 1937 | Similar size (1,564 vs 1,548 sqft); Lot 15% smaller (7,409 vs 8,681 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $739,925

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.

  • 5214 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
    September-4-2026 | 1,512 sqft | $314/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,512 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000
  • 605 E 47th St, Austin, TX 78751
    July-24-2026 | 1,490 sqft | $503/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,490 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $749,000
  • 4802 Rowena Ave, Austin, TX 78751
    June-5-2026 | 1,235 sqft | $547/sqft | built 1935 | Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $675,000
  • 5213 Leralynn St, Austin, TX 78751
    August-19-2026 | 1,218 sqft | $439/sqft | built 1949 | Sold after the valuation date
    $535,000
  • 5014 Martin Ave, Austin, TX 78751
    May-12-2026 | 1,698 sqft | $427/sqft | built 1939 | 10% size difference (1,698 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $725,000

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.