Travis Value

8147 Forest Mesa Dr, TX 78759

2 bathrooms, 1,483 sqft, built 1981 Appraised at $486,277 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000248493

Appraised value
$486,277
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,483 sqft
$328 per sqft
Year built
1981

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 5.0% from $463,143 in 2025 to $486,277 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $328 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 8130 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,483 sqft | $322/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,483 vs 1,483 sqft); Built same year (1981); Similar lot size (5,292 vs 5,266 sqft)
    $477,647
  • 8140 Forest Mesa Dr, TX 78759
    1,483 sqft | $330/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,483 vs 1,483 sqft); Built same year (1981); Similar lot size (5,227 vs 5,266 sqft)
    $490,011
  • 8102 Baywood Dr B, TX 78759
    1,366 sqft | $348/sqft | built 1980 | 8% smaller (1,366 vs 1,483 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1981); Similar lot size (5,166 vs 5,266 sqft)
    $475,975
  • 8136 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,428 sqft | $334/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,428 vs 1,483 sqft); Built same year (1981); Lot 10% smaller (4,717 vs 5,266 sqft)
    $476,448
  • 8124 Forest Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    1,508 sqft | $303/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,508 vs 1,483 sqft); Similar age (1982 vs 1981); Lot 14% smaller (4,538 vs 5,266 sqft)
    $457,192

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.

  • 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
  • 4711 Spicewood Springs Rd #283, Austin, TX 78759
    September-1-2026 | 1,403 sqft | $214/sqft | built 1985 | 5% size difference (1,403 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $300,000
  • 3211 Canter Ln, Austin, TX 78759
    September-25-2026 | 1,612 sqft | $350/sqft | built 1979 | 9% size difference (1,612 sqft); Similar age (1979); Sold after the valuation date
    $564,900
  • 11131 Henge Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    July-10-2026 | 1,485 sqft | $302/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,485 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $449,000
  • 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

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.