2704 S CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TX 78704
| Owner | JULIA J SAWYER |
|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 0405030875 |
| Short ID | 574169 |
| Type | Real |
| Use Code | 30 Strip Center (<10,000 SF) |
| Valuation | Income |
| Improvement SF | 4,887 SF |
| Land SF | 24,960 SF |
| Acres | 0.573 |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Legal | TRT 1 SAWYER JULIA JOSEPH SUBD |
| Neighborhood | 30CEN |
| Land | $3,244,800 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Land Market | Not Available |
| Total Land | $3,244,800 |
| Improvement | $40,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Improvement | $40,200 |
| Market | $3,285,000 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Exclusion (−) | Not Available |
| Appraised | $3,285,000 |
| Value Limitation Adjustment (−) | — |
| Net Appraised (assessed) | $3,285,000 |
| Taxable Value | $3,285,000 |
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Appreciation: Market value has risen +58.3% from $2,074,905 (2021) to $3,285,000 (2025), a CAGR of 12.2% over 4 years. This is strong appreciation — well above typical inflation. Most of this growth came in a single year (2022→2023), not a steady climb — worth checking what drove that reappraisal rather than assuming a smooth trend. Over the same span, the median Commercial parcel countywide rose +17.8%, so this parcel has outpaced the broader commercial 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 $67,227. Austin ISD is the largest single contributor, at 45.2% of the total 2025 levy.
Asset Class: Commercial. No homestead exemptions apply — full market value is taxable. This is valued using the income approach, so changes in rent roll or occupancy move the appraisal more directly than they would for a cost-approach property.
Value Composition: Land carries 99% of market value ($3,244,800 land vs $40,200 improvements), about $130/SF of land. With value concentrated in the land under a ~51-year-old structure, this reads as a land-dominated asset — the classic higher-and-best-use / redevelopment signal. Underwrite the dirt, not the building.
Submarket Position: At $3,285,000, this parcel sits in the top quartile (≥75th percentile) of Commercial property in Travis County — county median $1,382,921 (P25 $632,506 / P75 $3,258,143, n=13,595). Commercial here is the broad TCAD category — every commercial 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 +9.7% Base-scenario CAGR (Based on 2021–2026 preliminary trend, projected forward from 2026), the model projects market value near $5,254,539 by 2031, with an estimated annual tax burden around $98,982. Estimated Forward figures are model projections, not certified — see the 6-Year Projection section for the low/base/high bands.
No delinquent taxes on record.
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| Code | Description | SF | In Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | PAVED AREA | 8,650 SF | ✗ |
| 1ST | 1st Floor | 3,095 SF | ✓ |
| FBSMT | Finished Basement | 1,792 SF | ✓ |
| 501 | CANOPY | 832 SF | ✗ |
| 611 | TERRACE | 96 SF | ✗ |
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% | $30,392.82 | $30,392.82 | Paid |
| CAT City of Austin | 0.5410% | 0.4627% | 0.4458% | 0.4776% | 0.5240% | +0.0464% | $17,213.96 | $17,213.96 | Paid |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3574% | 0.3182% | 0.3047% | 0.3444% | 0.3758% | +0.0314% | $12,346.51 | $12,346.51 | Paid |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1118% | 0.0987% | 0.1007% | 0.1080% | 0.1180% | +0.0101% | $3,877.06 | $3,877.06 | Paid |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1048% | 0.0987% | 0.0986% | 0.1013% | 0.1034% | +0.0021% | $3,396.69 | $3,396.69 | Paid |
| Combined Rate | 2.1767% | 1.9749% | 1.8092% | 1.9818% | 2.0465% | +0.0647% | $67,227.04 | $67,227.04 | Paid |
| Entity | Tax Rate | Amount Due | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAU Austin ISD | 0.9252% | $30,392.82 | 45.2% |
| CAT City of Austin | 0.5240% | $17,213.96 | 25.6% |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3758% | $12,346.51 | 18.4% |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1180% | $3,877.06 | 5.8% |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1034% | $3,396.69 | 5.1% |
| Total | 2.0465% | $67,227.04 | 100.0% |
| 2026 Preliminary Preliminary | 2025 Certified Certified | Change 2025→2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value | $3,301,919 | $3,285,000 | +0.5% |
| Assessed Value | $3,301,919 | $3,285,000 | +0.5% |
| Land Value | $3,244,800 | $3,244,800 | +0.0% |
| Improvement Value | $57,119 | $40,200 | +42.1% |
| Taxable Value | $3,301,919 | $3,285,000 | +0.5% |
| Total Tax 2026 = estimate |
~$67,573
Estimated
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~$67,227
Partial
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| Year | Market Value | Land Value | Imprv Value | Value Limitation Adj (−) | Net Appraised (Assessed) | Taxable Value | Total Tax | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pre | $3,301,919 | $3,244,800 | $57,119 | — | $3,301,919 | $3,301,919 | Not yet — post-cert | Preliminary |
| 2025 | $3,285,000 | $3,244,800 | $40,200 | — | $3,285,000 | $3,285,000 | ~$67,227 | Partial |
| 2024 | $3,313,725 | $3,244,800 | $68,925 | — | $3,313,725 | $3,313,725 | $65,672 | Verified |
| 2023 | $3,353,000 | $3,244,800 | $108,200 | — | $3,353,000 | $3,353,000 | $60,664 | Verified |
| 2022 | $2,075,665 | $1,996,800 | $78,865 | — | $2,075,665 | $2,075,665 | $40,993 | Verified |
| 2021 | $2,074,905 | $1,996,800 | $78,105 | — | $2,074,905 | $2,074,905 | $45,164 | Verified |
| Year | MktVal YoY | Assessed YoY | Asmt Ratio | Eff. Tax Rate | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.5% | +0.5% | ~100% | Not available | Partial |
| 2025 | -0.9% | -0.9% | ~100% | Not available | Partial |
| 2024 | -1.2% | -1.2% | ~100% | No billing data | Verified |
| 2023 | +61.5% | +61.5% | ~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): +58.3% | |||||
| 12 Month | Hist. Avg | Forecast Avg | Peak | When | Trough | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value Growth | +0.5% | +12.0% | +9.7% | +61.5% | 2023 | -1.2% | 2024 |
| Assessment Ratio | 100.0% | 100.0% | — | 100.0% | 2021 | 100.0% | 2021 |
| Effective Tax Rate (2025) | 2.0500% | 2.0500% | — | 2.0500% | 2025 | 2.0500% | 2025 |
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Tax Amount
⚑ 2025 total is a derived or partial figure, not independently confirmed |
$67,227 | $55,944 | ~$85,507 | $67,227 | 2025 | $40,993 | 2022 |
No large value jumps, delinquencies, or data anomalies found for this parcel.
| Year | ~Mkt Value | ~Assessed | ~Rate | ~Ann. Tax | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | ~$3,623,431 | ~$3,623,431 | ~2.0139% | ~$72,974 | +9.7% |
| 2028 | ~$3,976,250 | ~$3,976,250 | ~1.9814% | ~$78,785 | +20.4% |
| 2029 | ~$4,363,423 | ~$4,363,423 | ~1.9488% | ~$85,036 | +32.1% |
| 2030 | ~$4,788,296 | ~$4,788,296 | ~1.9163% | ~$91,758 | +45.0% |
| 2031 | ~$5,254,539 | ~$5,254,539 | ~1.8837% | ~$98,982 | +59.1% |
| 2027 | ~$3,557,393 | ~$3,557,393 | ~2.0465% | ~$72,802 | +7.7% |
| 2028 | ~$3,832,634 | ~$3,832,634 | ~2.0465% | ~$78,434 | +16.1% |
| 2029 | ~$4,129,170 | ~$4,129,170 | ~2.0465% | ~$84,503 | +25.1% |
| 2030 | ~$4,448,650 | ~$4,448,650 | ~2.0465% | ~$91,041 | +34.7% |
| 2031 | ~$4,792,848 | ~$4,792,848 | ~2.0465% | ~$98,085 | +45.2% |
| 2027 | ~$3,689,470 | ~$3,632,111 | ~1.9977% | ~$72,557 | +11.7% |
| 2028 | ~$4,122,508 | ~$3,995,322 | ~1.9488% | ~$77,862 | +24.9% |
| 2029 | ~$4,606,373 | ~$4,394,854 | ~1.9000% | ~$83,503 | +39.5% |
| 2030 | ~$5,147,029 | ~$4,834,340 | ~1.8512% | ~$89,493 | +55.9% |
| 2031 | ~$5,751,143 | ~$5,317,774 | ~1.8024% | ~$95,846 | +74.2% |
In 2025, this property's market value of $3,285,000 places it in the top 25% for Commercial properties in Travis County (13595 comparable) — +138% above the county median of $1,382,921. Commercial here is the broad TCAD category — every commercial 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 | $3,285,000 | $632,506 | $1,382,921 | $3,258,143 | ↑ Top 25% | -0.8% |
| 2024 | $3,313,725 | $647,500 | $1,401,787 | $3,362,090 | ↑ Above median | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $3,353,000 | $651,680 | $1,383,015 | $3,277,245 | ↑ Top 25% | +9.7% |
| 2022 | $2,075,665 | $535,964 | $1,190,250 | $2,842,216 | ↑ Above median | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $2,074,905 | $538,645 | $1,173,514 | $2,782,974 | ↑ Above median | 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 | Partial |
| PIR bulk billing export | Prior-year tax billing, Travis County Tax Office | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | Verified |
| Satellite imagery (Esri World Imagery) | Aerial view of the parcel | Located by geocoding this parcel's address — may not resolve for every address | — |