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$742,539$292 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $778,050 on May 22, 2025

505 EXPLORER

LAKEWAY, TX 78734
3
Baths
2,544 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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

$743K
$691K low$794K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$778,050 · May 22, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,280 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$609,310 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$254,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$354,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$632,168
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$609,310

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.0.47
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 352 ft²Water feature

Transaction History(3)

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
Serene Hills Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
M
Hudson Bend Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Lake Travis High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Lake Travis Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78734These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,125
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,006 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,178
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,901
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

505 Explorer 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 73% of homes in Travis County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Travis County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Travis County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Austin 78734

What homes are worth in Austin 78734

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

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$301K$3M

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Austin 78734.

How it measures up in Austin 78734

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78734.

Estimated value$742,539
CheaperTypical $711,594Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area2,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 505 Explorer ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakewayAustin 78734Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$742,53957% of homes54% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29259% of homes45% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,544 ft²52% of homes62% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac80% of homes69% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198533% of homes31% of homes37% of homes

About 505 Explorer

How much is 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX is $742,539 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $690,739 to $794,339. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX last sell?

505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX last sold on May 22, 2025 for $778,050, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX?

505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX has 3 bathrooms, 2,544 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX built?

505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX?

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

How does 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78734?

Among the 10,393 homes in Austin 78734, it is worth more than 54% of them ($742,539 against a typical $711,594), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($292 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,544 ft² against a typical 2,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1985 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 73% 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 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Explorer, Lakeway, TX was $8,280. The county assessed it at $609,310.

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