29806 MONTANA RIDGE PASS TX 78641
| Owner | COWAN CHRIS & ADRIENNE COWAN |
|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 0526050109 |
| Short ID | 514081 |
| Type | Real |
| Use Code | C1 Vacant Lot |
| Valuation | Cost |
| Improvement SF | — |
| Land SF | 114,607 SF |
| Acres | 2.631 |
| Year Built | — |
| Legal | LOT 12 CANYON RIDGE SPRINGS PHS 1 |
| Neighborhood | T2840 |
| Land | $105,240 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Land Market | Not Available |
| Total Land | $105,240 |
| Improvement | — |
|---|---|
| Total Improvement | — |
| Market | $105,240 |
|---|---|
| Special Use Exclusion (−) | Not Available |
| Appraised | $105,240 |
| Value Limitation Adjustment (−) (homestead cap) | −$48,410 |
| Net Appraised (assessed) | $56,830 |
| Taxable Value | $56,830 |
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Appreciation: Market value has risen +166.7% from $39,465 (2021) to $105,240 (2025), a CAGR of 27.8% over 4 years. This is strong appreciation — well above typical inflation. Most of this growth came in a single year (2025→2026), 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 6 taxing entities is 1.8841% in 2025 (+0.0525% vs 2024 — rates increased ). At the current taxable value, estimated annual taxes are $1,071. Leander ISD is the largest single contributor, at 57.7% of the total 2025 levy.
Assessment Gap: Assessed value ($56,830) is $48,410 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 ($105,240 land vs $0 improvements), about $1/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 $105,240, 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 +58.5% Base-scenario CAGR (Based on 2021–2026 preliminary trend, projected forward from 2026), the model projects market value near $3,946,500 by 2031, with an estimated annual tax burden around $63,167. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILE Leander ISD | 1.3370% | 1.2746% | 1.1087% | 1.0869% | 1.0869% | +0.0000% | $617.69 | $617.69 | Paid |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3574% | 0.3182% | 0.3047% | 0.3444% | 0.3758% | +0.0314% | $213.59 | $213.59 | Paid |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1118% | 0.0987% | 0.1007% | 0.1080% | 0.1180% | +0.0101% | $67.07 | $67.07 | Paid |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1048% | 0.0987% | 0.0986% | 0.1013% | 0.1034% | +0.0021% | $58.76 | $58.76 | Paid |
| E01 Travis County ESD # 01 | 0.1000% | 0.1000% | 0.1000% | 0.1000% | 0.1000% | +0.0000% | $56.83 | $56.83 | Paid |
| E07 Travis County ESD # 07 | 0.1000% | 0.0784% | 0.0842% | 0.0910% | 0.1000% | +0.0090% | $56.81 | $56.81 | Paid |
| Combined Rate | 2.1110% | 1.9686% | 1.7968% | 1.8316% | 1.8841% | +0.0525% | $1,070.75 | $1,070.75 | Paid |
| Entity | Tax Rate | Amount Due | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILE Leander ISD | 1.0869% | $617.69 | 57.7% |
| TCO Travis County | 0.3758% | $213.59 | 19.9% |
| THD Travis Central Health | 0.1180% | $67.07 | 6.3% |
| ACT Austin Community College | 0.1034% | $58.76 | 5.5% |
| E01 Travis County ESD # 01 | 0.1000% | $56.83 | 5.3% |
| E07 Travis County ESD # 07 | 0.1000% | $56.81 | 5.3% |
| Total | 1.8841% | $1,070.75 | 100.0% |
| 2026 Preliminary Preliminary | 2025 Certified Certified | Change 2025→2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value | $394,650 | $105,240 | +275.0% |
| Assessed Value | $68,196 | $56,830 | +20.0% |
| Land Value | $394,650 | $105,240 | +275.0% |
| Improvement Value | — | — | — |
| Taxable Value | $68,196 | $56,830 | +20.0% |
| HS Cap Loss | -$326,454 | — | |
| Total Tax 2026 = estimate |
~$1,285
Estimated
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~$1,071
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 | $394,650 | $394,650 | — | −$326,454 | $68,196 | $68,196 | Not yet — post-cert | Preliminary |
| 2025 | $105,240 | $105,240 | — | −$48,410 | $56,830 | $56,830 | ~$1,071 | Partial |
| 2024 | $105,240 | $105,240 | — | −$57,882 | $47,358 | $47,358 | $867 | Verified |
| 2023 | $39,465 | $39,465 | — | — | $39,465 | $39,465 | $709 | Verified |
| 2022 | $39,465 | $39,465 | — | — | $39,465 | $39,465 | $777 | Verified |
| 2021 | $39,465 | $39,465 | — | — | $39,465 | $39,465 | $833 | Verified |
| Year | MktVal YoY | Assessed YoY | Asmt Ratio | Eff. Tax Rate | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +275.0% ! | +20.0% | 17.3% | Not available | Partial |
| 2025 | +0.0% | +20.0% | 54.0% | Not available | Partial |
| 2024 | +166.7% ! | +20.0% | 45.0% | 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): +166.7% | |||||
| 12 Month | Hist. Avg | Forecast Avg | Peak | When | Trough | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Value Growth | +275.0% | +88.3% | +58.5% | +275.0% | 2026 | +0.0% | 2022 |
| Assessment Ratio | 17.3% | 69.4% | — | 100.0% | 2021 | 17.3% | 2026 |
| Effective Tax Rate (2025) | 1.0200% | 1.0200% | — | 1.0200% | 2025 | 1.0200% | 2025 |
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Tax Amount
⚑ 2025 total is a derived or partial figure, not independently confirmed |
$1,071 | $851 | ~$32,069 | $1,071 | 2025 | $709 | 2023 |
Market value changed by 167% in 2024, flagged as unusually large. Verify against comparable sales before using this value in underwriting.
| Year | ~Mkt Value | ~Assessed | ~Rate | ~Ann. Tax | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | ~$625,478 | ~$625,478 | ~1.8274% | ~$11,430 | +58.5% |
| 2028 | ~$991,316 | ~$991,316 | ~1.7707% | ~$17,553 | +151.2% |
| 2029 | ~$1,571,130 | ~$1,571,130 | ~1.7140% | ~$26,929 | +298.1% |
| 2030 | ~$2,490,073 | ~$2,490,073 | ~1.6573% | ~$41,268 | +531.0% |
| 2031 | ~$3,946,500 | ~$3,946,500 | ~1.6006% | ~$63,167 | +900.0% |
| 2027 | ~$617,585 | ~$617,585 | ~1.8841% | ~$11,636 | +56.5% |
| 2028 | ~$966,455 | ~$966,455 | ~1.8841% | ~$18,209 | +144.9% |
| 2029 | ~$1,512,398 | ~$1,512,398 | ~1.8841% | ~$28,496 | +283.2% |
| 2030 | ~$2,366,742 | ~$2,366,742 | ~1.8841% | ~$44,593 | +499.7% |
| 2031 | ~$3,703,698 | ~$3,703,698 | ~1.8841% | ~$69,783 | +838.5% |
| 2027 | ~$633,371 | ~$633,371 | ~1.7991% | ~$11,395 | +60.5% |
| 2028 | ~$1,016,493 | ~$1,016,493 | ~1.7140% | ~$17,423 | +157.6% |
| 2029 | ~$1,631,363 | ~$1,631,363 | ~1.6289% | ~$26,574 | +313.4% |
| 2030 | ~$2,618,163 | ~$2,618,163 | ~1.5439% | ~$40,421 | +563.4% |
| 2031 | ~$4,201,872 | ~$4,201,872 | ~1.4588% | ~$61,297 | +964.7% |
In 2025, this property's market value of $105,240 places it in the 50th–75th percentile for Land/Vacant properties in Travis County (35611 comparable) — +25% above 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 | $105,240 | $24,862 | $84,423 | $362,804 | ↑ Above median | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $105,240 | $23,000 | $66,000 | $328,966 | ↑ Above median | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $39,465 | $24,692 | $71,500 | $270,000 | ↓ Below median | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $39,465 | $15,000 | $55,000 | $180,000 | ↓ Below median | +100.0% |
| 2021 | $39,465 | $8,000 | $22,000 | $81,900 | ↑ 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 | — |