Travis Value

8705 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX 78757

1 bathrooms, 2,232 sqft, built 1970 Appraised at $784,972 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000249862

Appraised value
$784,972
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,232 sqft
$352 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 decreased 10.1% from $873,327 in 2025 to $784,972 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $352 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78757.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 153 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $390 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -2.0% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8114 Stillwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757
    2,334 sqft | $303/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,334 vs 2,232 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1970); Similar lot size (8,476 vs 8,816 sqft)
    $707,322
  • 2803 Benbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    2,109 sqft | $348/sqft | built 1971 | 6% smaller (2,109 vs 2,232 sqft); Similar age (1971 vs 1970); Similar lot size (8,537 vs 8,816 sqft)
    $734,559
  • 8302 Franwood Ln, TX 78757
    2,153 sqft | $320/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (2,153 vs 2,232 sqft); Similar lot size (9,108 vs 8,816 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $689,001
  • 8717 Primrose Ln, Austin, TX 78757
    2,265 sqft | $316/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,265 vs 2,232 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1970); Lot 11% larger (9,818 vs 8,816 sqft)
    $716,625
  • 8609 Stillwood Ln, TX 78757
    2,075 sqft | $332/sqft | built 1969 | 7% smaller (2,075 vs 2,232 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1970); Similar lot size (8,306 vs 8,816 sqft)
    $688,214

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.

  • 1517 Morrow St, Austin, TX 78757
    September-4-2026 | 2,339 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (2,339 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $799,000
  • 7612 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757
    July-31-2026 | 2,104 sqft | $418/sqft | built 1967 | 6% size difference (2,104 sqft); Similar age (1967); Sold after the valuation date
    $880,000
  • 2902 Skylark Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    July-28-2026 | 2,121 sqft | $519/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (2,121 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,100,000
  • 3303 Stardust Dr, Austin, TX 78757
    June-8-2026 | 2,211 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (2,211 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $850,000
  • 1713 Madison Ave, Austin, TX 78757
    June-17-2026 | 2,187 sqft | $526/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (2,187 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000

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.