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$939,771$902 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

509 ACADEMY DR

AUSTIN, TX 78704
1
Baths
1,042 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$940K
$921K low$959K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$939,771
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$751,817

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,376 (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.$702,491 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$617,724
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,767
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$825,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$702,491

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.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 98 ft²

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.

M
Lively Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Travis Heights Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Travis Early College SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Austin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78704These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,756
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,985 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,469
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,438
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

509 Academy Dr 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 82% of homes in Travis County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Travis County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Travis County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Austin 78704
  • Among the oldest homes in Travis County

What homes are worth in Austin 78704

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

This home
$215K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Austin 78704.

How it measures up in Austin 78704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78704.

Estimated value$939,771
CheaperTypical $768,493Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$902
CheaperTypical $524Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,042 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 509 Academy Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTravis Heights / South River CityAustin 78704Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$939,77150% of homes64% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$90290% of homes95% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,042 ft²19% of homes26% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac72% of homes75% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than193014% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 509 Academy Dr

How much is 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX is $939,771 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $920,975 to $958,566. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX last sell?

509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX?

509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX has 1 bathrooms, 1,042 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX built?

509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX?

509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX is assigned to Lively Middle School (middle), rated C-; Travis Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Travis Early College School (high), rated F. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78704?

Among the 13,781 homes in Austin 78704, it is worth more than 64% of them ($939,771 against a typical $768,493), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($902 against a typical $524), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,042 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1930 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 82% 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 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Academy Dr, Austin, TX was $14,376. The county assessed it at $702,491.

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