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$306,275$176 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $243,800 on Aug 11, 2020

6517 TARA DR

AUSTIN, TX 78747
2.5
Baths
1,736 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$306K
$297K low$316K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$243,800 · Aug 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,100 (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.$286,307 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,814
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,493
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$298,059
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,307

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.0.14
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 440 ft²

Transaction History(11)

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
Palm Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Akins High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
Paredes Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi

District: Austin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78747These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.23,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.996 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,831
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,702
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

6517 Tara 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 less than 83% of homes in Travis County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Travis County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Travis County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Austin 78747

What homes are worth in Austin 78747

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

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$260K$665K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Austin 78747.

How it measures up in Austin 78747

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78747.

Estimated value$306,275
CheaperTypical $360,873Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,899 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2009Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 6517 Tara Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAustin 78747Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$306,27518% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17636% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,736 ft²39% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac49% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than200125% of homes55% of homes

About 6517 Tara Dr

How much is 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX is $306,275 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $296,821 to $315,729. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX last sell?

6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX last sold on Aug 11, 2020 for $243,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX?

6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,736 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX built?

6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX?

6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX is assigned to Palm Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Akins High School (high), rated D+; Paredes Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78747?

Among the 8,957 homes in Austin 78747, it is worth more than 18% of them ($306,275 against a typical $360,873), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($176 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,736 ft² against a typical 1,899 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (2001 against a typical 2009). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 17% 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 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6517 Tara Dr, Austin, TX was $6,100. The county assessed it at $286,307.

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