Travis Value

8503 Emerald Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78759

2 bathrooms, 2,734 sqft, built 1970 Appraised at $912,299 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000497193

Appraised value
$912,299
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,734 sqft
$334 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 9.9% from $829,989 in 2025 to $912,299 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $334 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.

  • 4012 Silverspring Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,726 sqft | $309/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (2,726 vs 2,734 sqft); Built same year (1970); Similar lot size (14,383 vs 14,906 sqft)
    $842,889
  • 8606 Silver Ridge Dr, TX 78759
    2,618 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (2,618 vs 2,734 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1970); Similar lot size (15,115 vs 14,906 sqft)
    $901,901
  • 3901 Silverspring Dr, TX 78759
    2,713 sqft | $322/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,713 vs 2,734 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1970); Similar lot size (14,274 vs 14,906 sqft)
    $873,494
  • 8829 Mountain Path Cir, Austin, TX 78759
    2,684 sqft | $311/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (2,684 vs 2,734 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1970); Similar lot size (13,978 vs 14,906 sqft)
    $833,476
  • 4503 Mountain Path Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,822 sqft | $322/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (2,822 vs 2,734 sqft); Similar age (1971 vs 1970); Similar lot size (14,644 vs 14,906 sqft)
    $909,330

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.

  • 8312 Adirondack Trl, Austin, TX 78759
    August-21-2026 | 2,743 sqft | $419/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (2,743 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,149,000
  • 8900 Point West Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    September-23-2026 | 2,476 sqft | $424/sqft | built 1969 | 9% size difference (2,476 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,049,900
  • 7407 Attar Cv, Austin, TX 78759
    September-28-2026 | 2,465 sqft | $294/sqft | built 1977 | 10% size difference (2,465 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $725,000
  • 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
  • 11603 Buttonwood Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    August-3-2026 | 2,432 sqft | $284/sqft | built 1984 | 11% size difference (2,432 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $689,900

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.