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$566,543$278 / 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 96How 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

8512 FOREST HEIGHTS LN

AUSTIN, TX 78749
2
Baths
2,038 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$567K
$542K low$592K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,480 (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.$567,266 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$317,266
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$581,172
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$567,266

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
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.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.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 96 ft²Porch · 15 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Mills Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Bowie High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Small Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Austin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78749These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,557
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,702 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,926
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,464
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°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

8512 Forest Heights Ln 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Western Oaks
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Austin 78749

What homes are worth in Austin 78749

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

This home
$376K$925K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Austin 78749.

How it measures up in Austin 78749

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78749.

Estimated value$566,543
CheaperTypical $558,606Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area2,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,982 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 8512 Forest Heights Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestern OaksAustin 78749Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$566,54348% of homes53% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27853% of homes44% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than2,038 ft²44% of homes53% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac34% of homes42% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than199654% of homes65% of homes47% of homes

About 8512 Forest Heights Ln

How much is 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX is $566,543 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $541,545 to $591,541. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX last sell?

8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX last sold on Jul 30, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX?

8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX has 2 bathrooms, 2,038 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX built?

8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX?

8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX is assigned to Mills Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Bowie High School (high), rated A; Small Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78749?

Among the 10,603 homes in Austin 78749, it is worth more than 53% of them ($566,543 against a typical $558,606), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($278 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 53% of them (2,038 ft² against a typical 1,982 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1996 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 60% 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 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8512 Forest Heights Ln, Austin, TX was $9,480. The county assessed it at $567,266.

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