Travis Value

8502 Emerald Hill Dr, TX 78759

2 bathrooms, 2,606 sqft, built 1970 Appraised at $804,474 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000497122

Appraised value
$804,474
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,606 sqft
$309 per sqft
Year built
1970
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 3.6% from $776,796 in 2025 to $804,474 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $309 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 982 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $341 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4104 Rockford Ln, Austin, TX 78759
    2,615 sqft | $296/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (2,615 vs 2,606 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1970); Similar lot size (12,231 vs 12,484 sqft)
    $775,322
  • 8904 Wildridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,544 sqft | $334/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (2,544 vs 2,606 sqft); Similar age (1971 vs 1970); Similar lot size (12,723 vs 12,484 sqft)
    $850,695
  • 8008 Chervil Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,678 sqft | $285/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (2,678 vs 2,606 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1970); Similar lot size (12,697 vs 12,484 sqft)
    $763,467
  • 4006 Hyridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,578 sqft | $292/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (2,578 vs 2,606 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1970); Similar lot size (12,863 vs 12,484 sqft)
    $752,920
  • 8815 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,610 sqft | $292/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (2,610 vs 2,606 sqft); Built same year (1970); Similar lot size (13,616 vs 12,484 sqft)
    $762,124

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.

  • 7407 Attar Cv, Austin, TX 78759
    September-28-2026 | 2,465 sqft | $294/sqft | built 1977 | 5% size difference (2,465 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $725,000
  • 8900 Point West Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    September-23-2026 | 2,476 sqft | $424/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (2,476 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,049,900
  • 11804 Buckingham Rd, Austin, TX 78759
    September-16-2026 | 2,617 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,617 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,900
  • 8711 Mountain Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    August-21-2026 | 2,381 sqft | $304/sqft | built 1971 | 9% size difference (2,381 sqft); Similar age (1971); Sold after the valuation date
    $724,988
  • 8312 Adirondack Trl, Austin, TX 78759
    August-21-2026 | 2,743 sqft | $419/sqft | built 1980 | 5% size difference (2,743 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,149,000

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.