Travis Value

514 E 38 1/2 St, TX 78751

1 bathrooms, 1,472 sqft, built 1939, in Liberty And 38 Appraised at $946,509 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000213211

Appraised value
$946,509
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,358,117
Living area
1,472 sqft
$643 per sqft
Year built
1939
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 decreased 8.7% from $1,036,289 in 2025 to $946,509 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $643 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $411,608 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.

  • 702 E 41 St, TX 78751
    1,482 sqft | $714/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,482 vs 1,472 sqft); Similar lot size (10,293 vs 11,038 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,058,162
  • 704 Carolyn Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    1,675 sqft | $567/sqft | built 1937 | 14% larger (1,675 vs 1,472 sqft); Similar age (1937 vs 1939); Similar lot size (10,358 vs 11,038 sqft)
    $949,236
  • 605 Rathervue Pl, TX 78705
    1,697 sqft | $581/sqft | built 1945 | Similar lot size (11,321 vs 11,038 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $985,381
  • 702 Harris Ave, TX 78705
    1,471 sqft | $560/sqft | built 1939 | Similar size (1,471 vs 1,472 sqft); Built same year (1939); Same neighborhood
    $823,910
  • 511 E 38 1/2 St, TX 78751
    1,548 sqft | $481/sqft | built 1930 | 5% larger (1,548 vs 1,472 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $744,745

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); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); 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); Similar age (1939); Sold after the valuation date
    $749,000
  • 5213 Leralynn St, Austin, TX 78751
    August-19-2026 | 1,218 sqft | $439/sqft | built 1949 | Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $535,000
  • 4802 Rowena Ave, Austin, TX 78751
    June-5-2026 | 1,235 sqft | $547/sqft | built 1935 | Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $675,000
  • 5506 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
    June-3-2026 | 1,537 sqft | $455/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,537 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $700,000

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.