Travis Value

514 Golden Bear Dr, Lakeway, TX 78738

3 bathrooms, 3,031 sqft, built 2003 Appraised at $995,900 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000495613

Appraised value
$995,900
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,276,747
Living area
3,031 sqft
$329 per sqft
Year built
2003
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78738, TCAD Appraisal Area R23000, and Sweetwater Ranch assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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 $905,364 in 2025 to $995,900 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $329 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $280,847 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78738.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 293 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $332 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 202 Neville Wood Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    3,173 sqft | $279/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (3,173 vs 3,031 sqft); Similar age (2004 vs 2003); Similar lot size (18,648 vs 18,682 sqft)
    $885,203
  • 212 Neville Wood Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    3,041 sqft | $275/sqft | built 2006 | Similar size (3,041 vs 3,031 sqft); Similar age (2006 vs 2003); Similar lot size (18,251 vs 18,682 sqft)
    $834,824
  • 206 Cabo Del Sol Cv, Austin, TX 78738
    3,220 sqft | $407/sqft | built 2006 | 6% larger (3,220 vs 3,031 sqft); Similar age (2006 vs 2003); Similar lot size (18,896 vs 18,682 sqft)
    $1,309,023
  • 105 Porto Cima Ct, TX 78738
    3,077 sqft | $370/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (3,077 vs 3,031 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 2003); Similar lot size (20,268 vs 18,682 sqft)
    $1,137,349
  • 113 W Tonkawa Trl, TX 78738
    2,948 sqft | $283/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (2,948 vs 3,031 sqft); Similar lot size (19,976 vs 18,682 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $833,117

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.

  • 307 Maxwell Way #20, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-3-2026 | 2,981 sqft | $335/sqft | built 2016 | Similar size (2,981 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $998,000
  • 22 Hedgebrook Way, The Hills, TX 78738
    August-13-2026 | 3,346 sqft | $267/sqft | built 2001 | 10% size difference (3,346 sqft); Similar age (2001); Sold after the valuation date
    $895,000
  • 347 The Hills Dr, TX 78738
    September-28-2026 | 3,129 sqft | $276/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (3,129 sqft); Similar age (2000); Sold after the valuation date
    $865,000
  • 202 Duffy Ln, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-28-2026 | 3,233 sqft | $243/sqft | built 2013 | 7% size difference (3,233 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $785,000
  • 307 Ansley Cv, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-24-2026 | 3,115 sqft | $242/sqft | built 2016 | Similar size (3,115 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $755,000

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.