Travis Value

601 Golden Bear Dr, TX 78738

5 bed / 6 bath, 5,672 sqft, built 2013 Appraised at $2,127,659 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000754613

Appraised value
$2,127,659
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$2,430,136
Living area
5,672 sqft
$375 per sqft
Year built
2013
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

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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 $1,934,235 in 2025 to $2,127,659 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $375 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $302,477 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.

  • 3904 Pawnee Pass, Austin, TX 78738
    5,500 sqft | $400/sqft | built 2011 | Similar size (5,500 vs 5,672 sqft); Similar age (2011 vs 2013); Lot 16% smaller (35,719 vs 42,396 sqft)
    $2,201,114
  • 3902 Pawnee Pass, Lakeway, TX 78738
    5,348 sqft | $372/sqft | built 2008 | 6% smaller (5,348 vs 5,672 sqft); Similar age (2008 vs 2013); Lot 12% smaller (37,374 vs 42,396 sqft)
    $1,987,630
  • 3850 Pawnee Pass, Austin, TX 78738
    5,231 sqft | $418/sqft | built 2009 | 8% smaller (5,231 vs 5,672 sqft); Similar age (2009 vs 2013); Similar lot size (45,302 vs 42,396 sqft)
    $2,185,089
  • 3840 Pawnee Pass, Lakeway, TX 78738
    4,669 sqft | $467/sqft | built 2015 | Similar age (2015 vs 2013); Similar lot size (43,995 vs 42,396 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $2,181,953
  • 504 Golden Bear Dr, TX 78738
    5,437 sqft | $362/sqft | built 2004 | Similar size (5,437 vs 5,672 sqft); Lot 17% smaller (35,091 vs 42,396 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,969,720

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.

  • 900 Bristol Creek Bnd, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-7-2026 | 5,674 sqft | $308/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (5,674 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000
  • 903 Tomichi Trl, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-12-2026 | 5,571 sqft | $319/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (5,571 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,775,000
  • 11803 Astoria Dr, Bee Cave, TX 78738
    June-26-2026 | 5,678 sqft | $409/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (5,678 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (5)
    $2,325,000
  • 302 Lodestone Ln, Lakeway, TX 78738
    August-13-2026 | 4,929 sqft | $309/sqft | built 2019 | 13% size difference (4,929 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,525,000
  • 611 Casasanta Trl, Lakeway, TX 78738
    May-29-2026 | 5,936 sqft | $480/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (5,936 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,850,000

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.