S CONGRESS AVE TX 78731
| Owner | RDO PROPERTIES LLC |
|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 0428090209 |
| Short ID | 512926 |
| Type | Real |
| Use Code | C1 Vacant Lot |
| Valuation | Cost |
| Improvement SF | — |
| Land SF | 110,903 SF |
| Acres | 2.546 |
| Year Built | — |
| Legal | ABS 6 SUR 19 CANNON W ACR 2.546 |
| Neighborhood | 1SO2 |
| Land | $1,774,448 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Land Market | Not Available |
| Total Land | $1,774,448 |
| Improvement | — |
|---|---|
| Total Improvement | — |
| Market | $1,774,448 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Exclusion (−) | Not Available |
| Appraised | $1,774,448 |
| Value Limitation Adjustment (−) (homestead cap) | −$507,248 |
| Net Appraised (assessed) | $1,267,200 |
| Taxable Value | $1,267,200 |
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Appreciation: Market value has risen +236.8% from $526,789 (2021) to $1,774,448 (2025), a CAGR of 35.5% 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 $25,933. Austin ISD is the largest single contributor, at 45.2% of the total 2025 levy.
Assessment Gap: Assessed value ($1,267,200) is $507,248 below market value, suggesting potential for an upward assessment in future years.
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 ($1,774,448 land vs $0 improvements), about $16/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 $1,774,448, this parcel sits in the top quartile (≥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 +27.5% Base-scenario CAGR (Based on 2021–2026 preliminary trend, projected forward from 2026), the model projects market value near $5,977,091 by 2031, with an estimated annual tax burden around $112,593. 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.
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% | $11,724.13 | $11,724.13 | Paid |
| CAT City of Austin | 0.5410% | 0.4627% | 0.4458% | 0.4776% | 0.5240% | +0.0464% | $6,640.34 | $6,640.34 | Paid |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3574% | 0.3182% | 0.3047% | 0.3444% | 0.3758% | +0.0314% | $4,762.71 | $4,762.71 | Paid |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1118% | 0.0987% | 0.1007% | 0.1080% | 0.1180% | +0.0101% | $1,495.59 | $1,495.59 | Paid |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1048% | 0.0987% | 0.0986% | 0.1013% | 0.1034% | +0.0021% | $1,310.28 | $1,310.28 | Paid |
| Combined Rate | 2.1767% | 1.9749% | 1.8092% | 1.9818% | 2.0465% | +0.0647% | $25,933.05 | $25,933.05 | Paid |
| Entity | Tax Rate | Amount Due | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAU Austin ISD | 0.9252% | $11,724.13 | 45.2% |
| CAT City of Austin | 0.5240% | $6,640.34 | 25.6% |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3758% | $4,762.71 | 18.4% |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1180% | $1,495.59 | 5.8% |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1034% | $1,310.28 | 5.1% |
| Total | 2.0465% | $25,933.05 | 100.0% |
| 2026 Preliminary Preliminary | 2025 Certified Certified | Change 2025→2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value | $1,774,448 | $1,774,448 | +0.0% |
| Assessed Value | $1,520,640 | $1,267,200 | +20.0% |
| Land Value | $1,774,448 | $1,774,448 | +0.0% |
| Improvement Value | — | — | — |
| Taxable Value | $1,520,640 | $1,267,200 | +20.0% |
| HS Cap Loss | -$253,808 | — | |
| Total Tax 2026 = estimate |
~$31,120
Estimated
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~$25,933
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 | $1,774,448 | $1,774,448 | — | −$253,808 | $1,520,640 | $1,520,640 | Not yet — post-cert | Preliminary |
| 2025 | $1,774,448 | $1,774,448 | — | −$507,248 | $1,267,200 | $1,267,200 | ~$25,933 | Partial |
| 2024 | $1,774,448 | $1,774,448 | — | −$718,448 | $1,056,000 | $1,056,000 | $20,928 | Verified |
| 2023 | $887,224 | $1,774,448 | — | — | $887,224 | $887,224 | $15,928 | Verified |
| 2022 | $443,612 | $443,612 | — | — | $443,612 | $443,612 | $8,761 | Verified |
| 2021 | $526,789 | $526,789 | — | — | $526,789 | $526,789 | $11,466 | Verified |
| Year | MktVal YoY | Assessed YoY | Asmt Ratio | Eff. Tax Rate | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.0% | +20.0% | 85.7% | Not available | Partial |
| 2025 | +0.0% | +20.0% | 71.4% | Not available | Partial |
| 2024 | +100.0% ! | +19.0% | 59.5% | No billing data | Verified |
| 2023 | +100.0% ! | +100.0% | ~100% | No billing data | Verified |
| 2022 | -15.8% | -15.8% | ~100% | No billing data | Verified |
| 2021 | base year | — | ~100% | No billing data | Verified |
| Cumulative market value growth (earliest valid year → 2025): +236.8% | |||||
| 12 Month | Hist. Avg | Forecast Avg | Peak | When | Trough | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value Growth | +0.0% | +36.8% | +27.5% | +100.0% | 2023 | -15.8% | 2022 |
| Assessment Ratio | 85.7% | 86.1% | — | 100.0% | 2021 | 59.5% | 2024 |
| Effective Tax Rate (2025) | 1.4600% | 1.4600% | — | 1.4600% | 2025 | 1.4600% | 2025 |
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Tax Amount
⚑ 2025 total is a derived or partial figure, not independently confirmed |
$25,933 | $16,603 | ~$75,361 | $25,933 | 2025 | $8,761 | 2022 |
Market value changed by 100% in 2023, flagged as unusually large. Verify against comparable sales before using this value in underwriting.
| Year | ~Mkt Value | ~Assessed | ~Rate | ~Ann. Tax | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | ~$2,262,292 | ~$2,262,292 | ~2.0139% | ~$45,561 | +27.5% |
| 2028 | ~$2,884,257 | ~$2,884,257 | ~1.9814% | ~$57,148 | +62.5% |
| 2029 | ~$3,677,217 | ~$3,677,217 | ~1.9488% | ~$71,663 | +107.2% |
| 2030 | ~$4,688,183 | ~$4,688,183 | ~1.9163% | ~$89,839 | +164.2% |
| 2031 | ~$5,977,091 | ~$5,977,091 | ~1.8837% | ~$112,593 | +236.8% |
| 2027 | ~$2,226,803 | ~$2,226,803 | ~2.0465% | ~$45,571 | +25.5% |
| 2028 | ~$2,794,475 | ~$2,794,475 | ~2.0465% | ~$57,189 | +57.5% |
| 2029 | ~$3,506,862 | ~$3,506,862 | ~2.0465% | ~$71,767 | +97.6% |
| 2030 | ~$4,400,856 | ~$4,400,856 | ~2.0465% | ~$90,063 | +148.0% |
| 2031 | ~$5,522,752 | ~$5,522,752 | ~2.0465% | ~$113,022 | +211.2% |
| 2027 | ~$2,297,781 | ~$2,297,781 | ~1.9977% | ~$45,902 | +29.5% |
| 2028 | ~$2,975,458 | ~$2,975,458 | ~1.9488% | ~$57,987 | +67.7% |
| 2029 | ~$3,853,001 | ~$3,853,001 | ~1.9000% | ~$73,208 | +117.1% |
| 2030 | ~$4,989,355 | ~$4,989,355 | ~1.8512% | ~$92,363 | +181.2% |
| 2031 | ~$6,460,851 | ~$6,460,851 | ~1.8024% | ~$116,449 | +264.1% |
In 2025, this property's market value of $1,774,448 places it in the top 25% for Land/Vacant properties in Travis County (35611 comparable) — 21× 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 | $1,774,448 | $24,862 | $84,423 | $362,804 | ↑ Top 25% | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $1,774,448 | $23,000 | $66,000 | $328,966 | ↑ Top 25% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $887,224 | $24,692 | $71,500 | $270,000 | ↑ Top 25% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $443,612 | $15,000 | $55,000 | $180,000 | ↑ Top 25% | +100.0% |
| 2021 | $526,789 | $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 | 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 | — |