Travis Value

512 E 42nd St, TX 78751

3 bed / 2 bath, 1,266 sqft, built 1921, in Liberty And 38 Appraised at $723,658 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000216022

Appraised value
$723,658
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$863,882
Living area
1,266 sqft
$572 per sqft
Year built
1921
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 $657,871 in 2025 to $723,658 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $572 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $140,224 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.

  • 601 E 42 St, TX 78751
    1,280 sqft | $558/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,280 vs 1,266 sqft); Similar lot size (6,420 vs 6,525 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $713,975
  • 3208 Fairfax Walk, TX 78705
    1,262 sqft | $602/sqft | built 1927 | Similar size (1,262 vs 1,266 sqft); Similar lot size (7,117 vs 6,525 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $759,994
  • 3216 Harris Park Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    1,342 sqft | $639/sqft | built 1929 | 6% larger (1,342 vs 1,266 sqft); Similar lot size (6,329 vs 6,525 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $856,952
  • 3308 Liberty St, Austin, TX 78705
    1,358 sqft | $616/sqft | built 1928 | 7% larger (1,358 vs 1,266 sqft); Similar lot size (6,342 vs 6,525 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $836,505
  • 504 Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
    1,414 sqft | $386/sqft | built 1920 | 12% larger (1,414 vs 1,266 sqft); Similar age (1920 vs 1921); Similar lot size (6,555 vs 6,525 sqft)
    $545,821

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.

  • 4009 Avenue D, Austin, TX 78751
    May-18-2026 | 1,350 sqft | $696/sqft | built 1925 | 7% size difference (1,350 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $939,000
  • 3908 Avenue D, Austin, TX 78751
    May-6-2026 | 1,289 sqft | $648/sqft | built 1906 | Similar size (1,289 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (2 vs 3)
    $835,000
  • 306 W 44th St UNIT A, Austin, TX 78751
    June-16-2026 | 1,372 sqft | $620/sqft | built 1925 | 8% size difference (1,372 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $850,000
  • 703 E 45th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751
    August-24-2026 | 960 sqft | $698/sqft | built 1925 | Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (2 vs 3)
    $670,000
  • 4802 Rowena Ave, Austin, TX 78751
    June-5-2026 | 1,235 sqft | $547/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,235 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $675,000

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.