Travis Value

521 Academy Dr, TX 78704

2 bathrooms, 1,572 sqft, built 1928 Appraised at $987,510 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000282960

Appraised value
$987,510
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,572 sqft
$628 per sqft
Year built
1928
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 10.9% from $1,108,115 in 2025 to $987,510 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $628 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78704.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 290 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $611 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -4.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1609 Drake Ave, Austin, TX 78704
    1,604 sqft | $629/sqft | built 1930 | Similar size (1,604 vs 1,572 sqft); Similar age (1930 vs 1928); Similar lot size (6,320 vs 6,067 sqft)
    $1,008,691
  • 517 Leland St, Austin, TX 78704
    1,717 sqft | $555/sqft | built 1929 | 9% larger (1,717 vs 1,572 sqft); Similar age (1929 vs 1928); Similar lot size (5,780 vs 6,067 sqft)
    $953,635
  • 510 Academy Dr, TX 78704
    1,528 sqft | $734/sqft | built 1926 | Similar size (1,528 vs 1,572 sqft); Similar age (1926 vs 1928); Lot 18% smaller (4,965 vs 6,067 sqft)
    $1,121,950
  • 1501 Newning Ave, TX 78704
    1,464 sqft | $704/sqft | built 1938 | 7% smaller (1,464 vs 1,572 sqft); Similar lot size (6,163 vs 6,067 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,031,155
  • 1803 Alta Vista Ave, TX 78704
    1,614 sqft | $660/sqft | built 1940 | Similar size (1,614 vs 1,572 sqft); Lot 12% larger (6,825 vs 6,067 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,065,027

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.

  • 1304 Travis Heights Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
    June-15-2026 | 1,584 sqft | $852/sqft | built 1922 | Similar size (1,584 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,349,000
  • 2310 Euclid Ave, Austin, TX 78704
    March-31-2026 | 1,587 sqft | $565/sqft | built 1936 | Similar size (1,587 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold 2 months after valuation date (weaker timing)
    $897,000
  • 1703 Dywer Ave, Austin, TX 78704
    March-31-2026 | 1,548 sqft | $645/sqft | built 1935 | Similar size (1,548 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold 2 months after valuation date (weaker timing)
    $998,000
  • 502 E Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
    May-11-2026 | 1,393 sqft | $754/sqft | built 1930 | 11% size difference (1,393 sqft); Similar age (1930); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,050,000
  • 1910 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704
    September-4-2026 | 1,242 sqft | $713/sqft | built 1937 | Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $885,000

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.