Travis Value

8916 Sam Carter Dr, Austin, TX 78736

2 bathrooms, 1,820 sqft, built 1979 Appraised at $719,196 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000309550

Appraised value
$719,196
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,820 sqft
$395 per sqft
Year built
1979
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78736, TCAD Appraisal Area P10000, and Sweetwater Ranch assessment pages.

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 4.8% from $755,230 in 2025 to $719,196 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $395 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78736.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 441 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $926 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -11.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 8201 Mowinkle Dr, Austin, TX 78736
    1,791 sqft | $363/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,791 vs 1,820 sqft); Similar lot size (84,292 vs 81,853 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $649,454
  • 9915 Blue Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78736
    1,876 sqft | $184/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,876 vs 1,820 sqft); Similar lot size (80,999 vs 81,853 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $344,567
  • 9000 Sam Carter Dr, Austin, TX 78736
    1,697 sqft | $371/sqft | built 1971 | 7% smaller (1,697 vs 1,820 sqft); Similar lot size (82,319 vs 81,853 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $629,839
  • 9006 Circle Dr, Austin, TX 78736
    1,678 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1974 | 8% smaller (1,678 vs 1,820 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1979); Similar lot size (79,135 vs 81,853 sqft)
    $574,655
  • 9307 Towana Trl, Austin, TX 78736
    1,694 sqft | $396/sqft | built 1974 | 7% smaller (1,694 vs 1,820 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1979); Same neighborhood
    $670,213

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.

  • 7200 Scenic Brook Dr, Austin, TX 78736
    September-18-2026 | 1,852 sqft | $283/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,852 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $525,000
  • 7210 Smokey Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78736
    September-29-2026 | 1,678 sqft | $295/sqft | built 1983 | 8% size difference (1,678 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $495,000
  • 9400 Lauralan Dr, Austin, TX 78736
    June-29-2026 | 1,678 sqft | $337/sqft | built 1978 | 8% size difference (1,678 sqft); Similar age (1978); Sold after the valuation date
    $565,000
  • 8211 Gallatin Dr, Austin, TX 78736
    July-8-2026 | 1,799 sqft | $220/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,799 sqft); Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $395,000
  • 6808 Smokey Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78736
    September-2-2026 | 1,636 sqft | $333/sqft | built 1980 | 10% size difference (1,636 sqft); Similar age (1980); Sold after the valuation date
    $545,000

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.