Travis Value

8401 Emerald Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78759

2 bathrooms, 2,999 sqft, built 1971 Appraised at $1,225,920 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000497189

Appraised value
$1,225,920
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,290,982
Living area
2,999 sqft
$409 per sqft
Year built
1971
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78759, TCAD Appraisal Area X1009, and Northwest Hills 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 decreased 3.9% from $1,276,085 in 2025 to $1,225,920 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $409 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $65,062 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 426 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $423 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8506 Adirondack Cv, Austin, TX 78759
    2,996 sqft | $401/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,996 vs 2,999 sqft); Similar lot size (12,919 vs 12,885 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,201,321
  • 8805 Mountain Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    3,012 sqft | $409/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (3,012 vs 2,999 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1971); Similar lot size (12,405 vs 12,885 sqft)
    $1,232,779
  • 8603 Martindale Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    3,100 sqft | $378/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (3,100 vs 2,999 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (12,257 vs 12,885 sqft)
    $1,170,750
  • 8707 Willowick Dr, TX 78759
    3,063 sqft | $380/sqft | built 1964 | Similar size (3,063 vs 2,999 sqft); Similar lot size (12,754 vs 12,885 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,164,631
  • 3903 Greenmountain Ln, TX 78759
    2,946 sqft | $386/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (2,946 vs 2,999 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (12,161 vs 12,885 sqft)
    $1,135,839

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.

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.