Travis Value

8133 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759

3 bed / 2 bath, 1,702 sqft, built 1981 Appraised at $501,488 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000248486

Appraised value
$501,488
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$506,328
Living area
1,702 sqft
$295 per sqft
Year built
1981

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

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Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 20.0% from $417,907 in 2025 to $501,488 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $295 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $4,840 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.

  • 8137 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,702 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,702 vs 1,702 sqft); Built same year (1981); Similar lot size (5,431 vs 5,405 sqft)
    $506,431
  • 8139 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,702 sqft | $275/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,702 vs 1,702 sqft); Built same year (1981); Similar lot size (5,436 vs 5,405 sqft)
    $467,601
  • 8135 Forest Mesa Dr, TX 78759
    1,702 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,702 vs 1,702 sqft); Built same year (1981); Similar lot size (5,436 vs 5,405 sqft)
    $506,438
  • 8125 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,733 sqft | $311/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,733 vs 1,702 sqft); Similar age (1982 vs 1981); Similar lot size (5,418 vs 5,405 sqft)
    $539,295
  • 8138 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,711 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,711 vs 1,702 sqft); Built same year (1981); Similar lot size (5,797 vs 5,405 sqft)
    $509,971

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.

  • 3211 Canter Ln, Austin, TX 78759
    September-25-2026 | 1,612 sqft | $350/sqft | built 1979 | 5% size difference (1,612 sqft); Similar age (1979); Sold after the valuation date
    $564,900
  • 4209 Red Cloud Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    September-4-2026 | 1,643 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (1,643 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $565,000
  • 8121 Raintree Pl, Austin, TX 78759
    May-19-2026 | 1,773 sqft | $429/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,773 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $760,000
  • 8209 Summer Place Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    September-10-2026 | 1,859 sqft | $285/sqft | built 1977 | 9% size difference (1,859 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $529,000
  • 12332 Havelock Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    September-29-2026 | 1,587 sqft | $277/sqft | built 1980 | 7% size difference (1,587 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $440,000

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.