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$637,646$374 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

8602 MELSHIRE DR

AUSTIN, TX 78757
2
Baths
1,705 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$638K
$607K low$669K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,378 (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.$572,978 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$336,711
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$241,726
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$520,889
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,437

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.0.20
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 · 261 ft²Porch · 230 ft²

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

E
Pillow Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Burnet Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Anderson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Austin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78757These 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.101
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 100.16

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.26,990
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,361 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,225
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%

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How this home compares

8602 Melshire 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 76% of homes in North Shoal Creek
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Travis County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in North Shoal Creek
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in North Shoal Creek
  • Older than 85% of homes in Travis County

What homes are worth in Austin 78757

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

This home
$163K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Austin 78757.

How it measures up in Austin 78757

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78757.

Estimated value$637,646
CheaperTypical $608,972Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$374
CheaperTypical $398Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,705 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,518 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 8602 Melshire Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Shoal CreekAustin 78757Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$637,64676% of homes55% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37455% of homes39% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,705 ft²75% of homes62% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac76% of homes62% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197077% of homes73% of homes15% of homes

About 8602 Melshire Dr

How much is 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX is $637,646 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $606,633 to $668,659. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX last sell?

8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX last sold on Jan 27, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX?

8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,705 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX built?

8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX?

8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX is assigned to Pillow Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Burnet Middle School (middle), rated F; Anderson High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78757?

Among the 8,704 homes in Austin 78757, it is worth more than 55% of them ($637,646 against a typical $608,972), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($374 against a typical $398), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,705 ft² against a typical 1,518 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1970 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 65% 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 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8602 Melshire Dr, Austin, TX was $5,378. The county assessed it at $572,978.

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