Travis Value

816 W James St, TX 78704

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,166 sqft, built 2015 Appraised at $1,907,770 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000100933

Appraised value
$1,907,770
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,960,662
Living area
2,166 sqft
$881 per sqft
Year built
2015
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 $1,734,336 in 2025 to $1,907,770 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $881 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $52,892 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78704.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 248 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $703 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +9.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1602 S 3 St, TX 78704
    2,304 sqft | $808/sqft | built 2016 | 6% larger (2,304 vs 2,166 sqft); Similar age (2016 vs 2015); Similar lot size (5,972 vs 5,915 sqft)
    $1,860,986
  • 703 W Elizabeth St, TX 78704
    2,231 sqft | $824/sqft | built 2020 | Similar size (2,231 vs 2,166 sqft); Similar age (2020 vs 2015); Similar lot size (6,076 vs 5,915 sqft)
    $1,838,878
  • 615 Jewell St, TX 78704
    2,116 sqft | $803/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (2,116 vs 2,166 sqft); Built same year (2015); Lot 11% smaller (5,235 vs 5,915 sqft)
    $1,698,669
  • 613 W Gibson St, TX 78704
    2,312 sqft | $776/sqft | built 2012 | 7% larger (2,312 vs 2,166 sqft); Similar age (2012 vs 2015); Similar lot size (5,937 vs 5,915 sqft)
    $1,794,028
  • 714 Post Oak St, TX 78704
    2,415 sqft | $645/sqft | built 2018 | 12% larger (2,415 vs 2,166 sqft); Similar age (2018 vs 2015); Similar lot size (5,919 vs 5,915 sqft)
    $1,558,231

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.

  • 615 Jewell St, Austin, TX 78704
    July-31-2026 | 2,116 sqft | $591/sqft | built 2017 | Similar size (2,116 sqft); Similar age (2017); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,250,000
  • 208 El Paso St, Austin, TX 78704
    June-18-2026 | 2,116 sqft | $707/sqft | built 2019 | Similar size (2,116 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 704 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
    July-22-2026 | 2,245 sqft | $601/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (2,245 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $1,349,000
  • 209 El Paso St, Austin, TX 78704
    July-15-2026 | 2,331 sqft | $513/sqft | built 2015 | 8% size difference (2,331 sqft); Similar age (2015); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,195,000
  • 1903 Frazier Ave UNIT A, Austin, TX 78704
    August-21-2026 | 2,323 sqft | $635/sqft | built 2020 | 7% size difference (2,323 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,475,000

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.