Travis Value

8509 Emerald Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78759

3 bathrooms, 2,969 sqft, built 1971 Appraised at $801,034 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000497196

Appraised value
$801,034
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$842,900
Living area
2,969 sqft
$270 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 X1000, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

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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 $728,213 in 2025 to $801,034 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $270 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $41,866 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 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.

  • 8506 Silver Ridge Dr, TX 78759
    2,930 sqft | $304/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (2,930 vs 2,969 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1971); Similar lot size (12,545 vs 12,501 sqft)
    $890,769
  • 8506 Alverstone Way, TX 78759
    2,971 sqft | $302/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,971 vs 2,969 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1971); Similar lot size (11,952 vs 12,501 sqft)
    $896,216
  • 4005 Hyridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    3,006 sqft | $306/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (3,006 vs 2,969 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1971); Similar lot size (12,357 vs 12,501 sqft)
    $919,121
  • 3909 Greenmountain Ln, Austin, TX 78759
    2,976 sqft | $281/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,976 vs 2,969 sqft); Similar lot size (12,305 vs 12,501 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $836,933
  • 8703 Mountainwood Cir, Austin, TX 78759
    2,991 sqft | $271/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,991 vs 2,969 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1971); Similar lot size (12,157 vs 12,501 sqft)
    $809,521

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 | 8% size difference (2,743 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 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 | 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 | Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $725,000
  • 7402 Blue Beach Cv, Austin, TX 78759
    August-21-2026 | 2,976 sqft | $470/sqft | built 1988 | Similar size (2,976 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,399,000
  • 11804 Buckingham Rd, Austin, TX 78759
    September-16-2026 | 2,617 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1975 | 12% size difference (2,617 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,900

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.