Travis Value

809 E 38th St, TX 78705

2 bathrooms, 1,765 sqft, built 1953, in Ridgetop Annex Appraised at $748,100 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000210626

Appraised value
$748,100
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$777,831
Living area
1,765 sqft
$424 per sqft
Year built
1953
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78705 and Ridgetop Annex 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 $680,091 in 2025 to $748,100 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $424 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $29,731 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Ridgetop Annex neighborhood and ZIP 78705.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 488 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $405 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +1.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 843 E 38 St, TX 78705
    1,786 sqft | $346/sqft | built 1952 | Similar size (1,786 vs 1,765 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1953); Similar lot size (11,560 vs 11,830 sqft)
    $617,537
  • 919 Keith Ln, TX 78705
    1,777 sqft | $439/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (1,777 vs 1,765 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1953); Similar lot size (10,785 vs 11,830 sqft)
    $780,948
  • 804 Harris Ave, Austin, TX 78705
    1,656 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1952 | 6% smaller (1,656 vs 1,765 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1953); Similar lot size (10,920 vs 11,830 sqft)
    $776,167
  • 837 E 38 St, TX 78705
    1,903 sqft | $364/sqft | built 1956 | 8% larger (1,903 vs 1,765 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1953); Similar lot size (12,567 vs 11,830 sqft)
    $693,286
  • 906 Keith Ln, TX 78705
    1,872 sqft | $404/sqft | built 1951 | 6% larger (1,872 vs 1,765 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1953); Lot 12% smaller (10,402 vs 11,830 sqft)
    $756,820

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.

  • 311 E 35th St, Austin, TX 78705
    September-8-2026 | 1,929 sqft | $596/sqft | built 1936 | 9% size difference (1,929 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000
  • 3105 Kings Ln, Austin, TX 78705
    May-21-2026 | 1,317 sqft | $437/sqft | built 1946 | Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $575,000

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.

Recent sale history

Recent transfers help establish whether the county value is tracking real market behavior.

  • $950,000 sale recorded on June-5-2026