Travis Value

8124 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759

2 bathrooms, 1,508 sqft, built 1982 Appraised at $457,192 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000248460

Appraised value
$457,192
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$486,928
Living area
1,508 sqft
$303 per sqft
Year built
1982
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78759, TCAD Appraisal Area X9770, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

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 increased 10.0% from $415,629 in 2025 to $457,192 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $303 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $29,736 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78759.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 53 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $286 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8122 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,508 sqft | $293/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,508 vs 1,508 sqft); Built same year (1982); Similar lot size (4,517 vs 4,538 sqft)
    $442,015
  • 8128 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,520 sqft | $341/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,520 vs 1,508 sqft); Built same year (1982); Similar lot size (4,591 vs 4,538 sqft)
    $518,041
  • 8126 Forest Mesa Dr, TX 78759
    1,520 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,520 vs 1,508 sqft); Built same year (1982); Similar lot size (4,595 vs 4,538 sqft)
    $511,454
  • 8136 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,428 sqft | $334/sqft | built 1981 | 5% smaller (1,428 vs 1,508 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1982); Similar lot size (4,717 vs 4,538 sqft)
    $476,448
  • 8140 Forest Mesa Dr, TX 78759
    1,483 sqft | $330/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,483 vs 1,508 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1982); Lot 15% larger (5,227 vs 4,538 sqft)
    $490,011

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.

  • 4159 Steck Ave #107, Austin, TX 78759
    June-18-2026 | 1,427 sqft | $273/sqft | built 1977 | 5% size difference (1,427 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $389,000
  • 8318 Bent Tree Rd, Austin, TX 78759
    September-23-2026 | 1,265 sqft | $277/sqft | built 1978 | Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 3701 Gable Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    July-29-2026 | 1,502 sqft | $316/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,502 sqft); Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000
  • 3507 Ambleside Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    August-20-2026 | 1,454 sqft | $302/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,454 sqft); Similar age (1979); Sold after the valuation date
    $439,000
  • 8216 Summer Side Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    August-20-2026 | 1,674 sqft | $256/sqft | built 1978 | 11% size difference (1,674 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $429,000

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.