Travis Value

518 Golden Bear Dr, Austin, TX 78738

4 bed / 4 bath, 4,481 sqft, built 2003 Appraised at $1,166,206 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000495619

Appraised value
$1,166,206
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
4,481 sqft
$260 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 decreased 21.1% from $1,478,205 in 2025 to $1,166,206 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $260 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 108 Shore Oaks Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738
    4,361 sqft | $409/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (4,361 vs 4,481 sqft); Built same year (2003); Similar lot size (19,031 vs 19,859 sqft)
    $1,784,571
  • 105 Cog Hill Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    4,488 sqft | $358/sqft | built 2008 | Similar size (4,488 vs 4,481 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2003); Similar lot size (20,037 vs 19,859 sqft)
    $1,608,275
  • 313 Golden Bear Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    4,479 sqft | $284/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,479 vs 4,481 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2003); Same neighborhood
    $1,271,717
  • 214 Neville Wood Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    4,591 sqft | $344/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,591 vs 4,481 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2003); Similar lot size (20,146 vs 19,859 sqft)
    $1,580,903
  • 106 Cog Hill Ct, Austin, TX 78738
    4,435 sqft | $471/sqft | built 2007 | Similar size (4,435 vs 4,481 sqft); Similar age (2007 vs 2003); Similar lot size (20,599 vs 19,859 sqft)
    $2,090,000

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.

  • 12020 Preserve Vista Ter, Austin, TX 78738
    August-24-2026 | 4,189 sqft | $358/sqft | built 2007 | 6% size difference (4,189 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,499,000
  • 14413 Piper Glen Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    June-23-2026 | 4,364 sqft | $355/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (4,364 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,550,000
  • 15205 Spillman Ranch Loop, Austin, TX 78738
    August-27-2026 | 4,573 sqft | $222/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (4,573 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,015,000
  • 19 Swiftwater Trl, The Hills, TX 78738
    July-31-2026 | 4,025 sqft | $286/sqft | built 2003 | 10% size difference (4,025 sqft); Similar age (2003); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000
  • 17112 Yellowstar Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    September-11-2026 | 4,736 sqft | $253/sqft | built 2011 | 6% size difference (4,736 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,200,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.