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$1,199,000$318 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

116 DESERT FOREST CT

AUSTIN, TX 78738
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,767 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,484 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$944,937 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$220,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$724,937
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$947,989
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$944,937

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTravis
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 197 ft²Porch · 342 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lakeway Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Lake Travis High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Hudson Bend Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi

District: Lake Travis Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78738These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.39
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.46%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,022
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.693 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,007
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$201,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

116 Desert Forest Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 89% of homes in Travis County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Flintrock Falls
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Travis County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Flintrock Falls
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Travis County

What homes are worth in Austin 78738

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$442K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Austin 78738.

How it measures up in Austin 78738

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78738.

Estimated value$1,199,000
CheaperTypical $923,235Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area3,767 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,259 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 2013Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 116 Desert Forest Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFlintrock FallsAustin 78738Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,199,00052% of homes70% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31835% of homes64% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than3,767 ft²59% of homes69% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac23% of homes43% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than200751% of homes33% of homes68% of homes

About 116 Desert Forest Ct

How much is 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX is $1,199,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,067,922 to $1,330,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX last sell?

116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX last sold on Sep 10, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX?

116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,767 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX built?

116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX?

116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX is assigned to Lakeway Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lake Travis High School (high), rated A-; Hudson Bend Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Lake Travis Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78738?

Among the 11,573 homes in Austin 78738, it is worth more than 70% of them ($1,199,000 against a typical $923,235), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($318 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 69% of them (3,767 ft² against a typical 3,259 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (2007 against a typical 2013). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 89% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 116 Desert Forest Ct, Austin, TX was $15,484. The county assessed it at $944,937.

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