2805 METCALFE RD TX 78741
| Owner | CITY OF AUSTIN |
|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 0309030220 |
| Short ID | 445832 |
| Type | Real |
| Use Code | C1 Vacant Lot |
| Valuation | Cost |
| Improvement SF | — |
| Land SF | 25,705 SF |
| Acres | 0.590 |
| Year Built | — |
| Legal | LOT 1 BLK A BROOK HOLLOW ADDN SEC 2 |
| Neighborhood | F0600 |
| Land | $315,779 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Land Market | Not Available |
| Total Land | $315,779 |
| Improvement | — |
|---|---|
| Total Improvement | — |
| Market | $315,779 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Exclusion (−) | Not Available |
| Appraised | $315,779 |
| Value Limitation Adjustment (−) | — |
| Net Appraised (assessed) | $315,779 |
| Exemptions (−) | −$217,152 |
|---|---|
| Taxable Value | $98,627 |
| Total Due | $2,321.14 |
|---|---|
| First Delinquent | — |
Appreciation: Market value has risen +38.8% from $227,500 (2021) to $315,779 (2025), a CAGR of 8.5% over 4 years. This is strong appreciation — well above typical inflation. Most of this growth came in a single year (2023→2024), not a steady climb — worth checking what drove that reappraisal rather than assuming a smooth trend. Over the same span, the median Land/Vacant parcel countywide rose +283.7%, so this parcel has lagged the broader land/vacant market over the same period.
Tax Burden: The combined rate across 5 taxing entities is 2.0465% in 2025 (+0.0647% vs 2024 — rates increased ). At the current taxable value, estimated annual taxes are $2,018. Austin ISD is the largest single contributor, at 45.2% of the total 2025 levy.
Asset Class: Land / Vacant. This is valued using the cost approach, tied more to replacement cost and physical condition than to income performance.
Value Composition: Land carries 100% of market value ($315,779 land vs $0 improvements), about $12/SF of land. With value concentrated in the land, this reads as a land-dominated asset — the classic higher-and-best-use / redevelopment signal. Underwrite the dirt, not the building.
Submarket Position: At $315,779, this parcel sits in the upper-middle (50th–75th percentile) of Land/Vacant property in Travis County — county median $84,423 (P25 $24,862 / P75 $362,804, n=35,611). Land/Vacant here is the broad TCAD category — every land/vacant property countywide, any size or use — not a use-code-specific peer group. See the Peer Set and the Where This Property Stands benchmark below, which narrows to this property's actual use code, for parcel-level comparables.
Forward Outlook: Holding the +6.8% Base-scenario CAGR (Based on 2021–2026 preliminary trend, projected forward from 2026), the model projects market value near $438,314 by 2031, with an estimated annual tax burden around $8,257. Estimated Forward figures are model projections, not certified — see the 6-Year Projection section for the low/base/high bands.
Delinquent Taxes: $2,321.14 in unpaid taxes . These become a lien on the property and transfer to the buyer at closing unless negotiated otherwise.
| Entity | 2024 Rate | 2025 Rate | Rate Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Austin | 0.4776% | 0.5240% | +46 |
| Travis County | 0.3444% | 0.3758% | +31 |
| Austin ISD | 0.9505% | 0.9252% | -25 |
| Travis Central Health | 0.1080% | 0.1180% | +10 |
| Austin Community College | 0.1013% | 0.1034% | +2 |
Estimate only. The appraisal district sets value as of Jan 1 (not at sale price). A sale is strong evidence of market value and is typically reflected in the next Jan 1 valuation. Taxing units set rates annually. Modeled from government data — not a legal or tax opinion.
| Entity | 2021 Rate | 2022 Rate | 2023 Rate | 2024 Rate | 2025 Rate | YoY (2024→25) | Amt Due | Amt Paid | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAU Austin ISD | 1.0617% | 0.9966% | 0.8595% | 0.9505% | 0.9252% | -0.0253% | $912.50 | $— | $912.50 |
| CAT City of Austin | 0.5410% | 0.4627% | 0.4458% | 0.4776% | 0.5240% | +0.0464% | $516.82 | $— | $516.82 |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3574% | 0.3182% | 0.3047% | 0.3444% | 0.3758% | +0.0314% | $370.68 | $— | $370.68 |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1118% | 0.0987% | 0.1007% | 0.1080% | 0.1180% | +0.0101% | $116.40 | $— | $116.40 |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1048% | 0.0987% | 0.0986% | 0.1013% | 0.1034% | +0.0021% | $101.98 | $— | $101.98 |
| Combined Rate | 2.1767% | 1.9749% | 1.8092% | 1.9818% | 2.0465% | +0.0647% | $2,018.38 | $0.00 | $2,018.38 |
| Entity | Tax Rate | Amount Due | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAU Austin ISD | 0.9252% | $912.50 | 45.2% |
| CAT City of Austin | 0.5240% | $516.82 | 25.6% |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3758% | $370.68 | 18.4% |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1180% | $116.40 | 5.8% |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1034% | $101.98 | 5.1% |
| Total | 2.0465% | $2,018.38 | 100.0% |
| 2026 Preliminary Preliminary | 2025 Certified Certified | Change 2025→2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value | $315,779 | $315,779 | +0.0% |
| Assessed Value | $315,779 | $315,779 | +0.0% |
| Land Value | $315,779 | $315,779 | +0.0% |
| Improvement Value | — | — | — |
| Taxable Value | — | $98,627 | — |
| Exemptions | — | F | |
| Total Tax | Pending certification | $2,018 | |
| Year | Market Value | Land Value | Imprv Value | Value Limitation Adj (−) | Net Appraised (Assessed) | Taxable Value | Total Tax | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pre | $315,779 | $315,779 | — | — | $315,779 | $— | Not yet — post-cert | Preliminary |
| 2025 | $315,779 | $315,779 | — | — | $315,779 | $98,627 | $2,018 | Verified |
| 2024 | $450,000 | $450,000 | — | −$177,000 | $273,000 | $273,000 | $5,410 | Verified |
| 2023 | $227,500 | $227,500 | — | — | $227,500 | $227,500 | $4,116 | Verified |
| 2022 | $227,500 | $227,500 | — | — | $227,500 | $227,500 | $4,493 | Verified |
| 2021 | $227,500 | $227,500 | — | — | $227,500 | $227,500 | $4,952 | Verified |
| Year | MktVal YoY | Assessed YoY | Asmt Ratio | Eff. Tax Rate | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.0% | +0.0% | ~100% | Not available | Partial |
| 2025 | -29.8% | +15.7% | ~100% | 0.6400% | Verified |
| 2024 | +97.8% ! | +20.0% | 60.7% | No billing data | Verified |
| 2023 | +0.0% | +0.0% | ~100% | No billing data | Verified |
| 2022 | +0.0% | +0.0% | ~100% | No billing data | Verified |
| 2021 | base year | — | ~100% | No billing data | Verified |
| Cumulative market value growth (earliest valid year → 2025): +38.8% | |||||
| 12 Month | Hist. Avg | Forecast Avg | Peak | When | Trough | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value Growth | +0.0% | +13.6% | +6.8% | +97.8% | 2024 | -29.8% | 2025 |
| Assessment Ratio | 100.0% | 93.5% | — | 100.0% | 2021 | 60.7% | 2024 |
| Effective Tax Rate (2025) | 0.6400% | 0.6400% | — | 0.6400% | 2025 | 0.6400% | 2025 |
| Tax Amount | $2,018 | $4,198 | ~$7,508 | $5,410 | 2024 | $2,018 | 2025 |
Market value changed by 98% in 2024, flagged as unusually large. Verify against comparable sales before using this value in underwriting.
This parcel has unpaid taxes on record. Delinquent taxes are a lien on the property and transfer to the buyer at closing unless negotiated otherwise.
| Year | ~Mkt Value | ~Assessed | ~Rate | ~Ann. Tax | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | ~$337,181 | ~$337,181 | ~2.0139% | ~$6,791 | +6.8% |
| 2028 | ~$360,034 | ~$360,034 | ~1.9814% | ~$7,134 | +14.0% |
| 2029 | ~$384,436 | ~$384,436 | ~1.9488% | ~$7,492 | +21.7% |
| 2030 | ~$410,492 | ~$410,492 | ~1.9163% | ~$7,866 | +30.0% |
| 2031 | ~$438,314 | ~$438,314 | ~1.8837% | ~$8,257 | +38.8% |
| 2027 | ~$330,866 | ~$330,866 | ~2.0465% | ~$6,771 | +4.8% |
| 2028 | ~$346,673 | ~$346,673 | ~2.0465% | ~$7,095 | +9.8% |
| 2029 | ~$363,236 | ~$363,236 | ~2.0465% | ~$7,434 | +15.0% |
| 2030 | ~$380,590 | ~$380,590 | ~2.0465% | ~$7,789 | +20.5% |
| 2031 | ~$398,774 | ~$398,774 | ~2.0465% | ~$8,161 | +26.3% |
| 2027 | ~$343,497 | ~$343,497 | ~1.9977% | ~$6,862 | +8.8% |
| 2028 | ~$373,648 | ~$373,648 | ~1.9488% | ~$7,282 | +18.3% |
| 2029 | ~$406,445 | ~$406,445 | ~1.9000% | ~$7,723 | +28.7% |
| 2030 | ~$442,122 | ~$442,122 | ~1.8512% | ~$8,185 | +40.0% |
| 2031 | ~$480,930 | ~$480,930 | ~1.8024% | ~$8,668 | +52.3% |
In 2025, this property's market value of $315,779 places it in the 50th–75th percentile for Land/Vacant properties in Travis County (35611 comparable) — 4× the county median of $84,423. Land/Vacant here is the broad TCAD category — every land/vacant property countywide, any size or use — not a use-code-specific peer group. Use the Use Code filter above to narrow to this property's actual type.
| Year | This Property | Bottom 25% | Median | Top 25% | Position | Group YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $315,779 | $24,862 | $84,423 | $362,804 | ↑ Above median | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $450,000 | $23,000 | $66,000 | $328,966 | ↑ Top 25% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $227,500 | $24,692 | $71,500 | $270,000 | ↑ Above median | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $227,500 | $15,000 | $55,000 | $180,000 | ↑ Top 25% | +100.0% |
| 2021 | $227,500 | $8,000 | $22,000 | $81,900 | ↑ Top 25% | base yr |
| Source | What it provides | Coverage for this parcel | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCAD Certified Appraisal Roll ↗ | Market, assessed, and taxable value; land/improvement split; exemptions | 2025 | Certified |
| Texas Comptroller Annual Jurisdiction Roll (AJR) | Prior-year market and taxable value | 2021–2024 | Verified |
| TCAD Preliminary Export ↗ | First-look 2026 appraisal value, subject to change at certification | 2026 (exported June 9, 2026; certifies July 25, 2026) | Preliminary |
| Travis County Rates History ↗ | Adopted tax rate for each of this parcel's taxing entities | 1990–2025 | Verified |
| TaxCurOpenData | Current-year (2025) tax billing, by taxing entity | 2025 | Verified |
| PIR bulk billing export | Prior-year tax billing, Travis County Tax Office | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | Verified |
| TaxDelqOpenData ↗ | Delinquent-account status and balance due | As of June 20, 2026 — balance grows monthly (Tax Code §33.01) | Verified |
| Satellite imagery (Esri World Imagery) | Aerial view of the parcel | Located by geocoding this parcel's address — may not resolve for every address | — |