38 WATER FRONT AVE TX 78734
| 2026 Preliminary Preliminary | 2026 Certified Certified | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What this property is worth | $570,000 | $550,000 | -20,000 (-3.5%) |
| What this property will be taxed on | $492,480 | $492,480 | +0 (+0.0%) |
| Taxing Entity | Taxable Value | 2025 Rate | Paid | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Travis ISD | $410,400 | 1.0397% | $4,267 | 56.3% |
| Travis County | $410,400 | 0.3758% | $1,542 | 20.4% |
| City of Lakeway | $410,400 | 0.1696% | $696 | 9.2% |
| Travis Central Health | $410,400 | 0.1180% | $484 | 6.4% |
| Travis County ESD # 06 | $410,400 | 0.0904% | $371 | 4.9% |
| Lakeway MUD | $410,400 | 0.0531% | $218 | 2.9% |
| Total | — | 1.8467% | $7,579 | 100% |
No exemptions are currently applied. This parcel is classified Land/Vacant, so the homestead exemption (which requires an owner-occupied primary residence) doesn't apply here.
This property has $8,715.73 in unpaid property taxes on record. Delinquent taxes become a lien on the property and transfer to the buyer at closing unless negotiated otherwise.
As of June 20, 2026 — Travis County Tax Office snapshot. This balance may have grown since then due to ongoing statutory penalty and interest (Tax Code §33.01); verify the exact current amount with the Travis County Tax Office ↗ before relying on it.
Here's how this property's value has changed over the past 6 years.
The top line is this property's certified market value. The bottom line is its taxable value — the number its tax bill is actually calculated from. The gap between them is real money: it's what an exemption or value-limitation adjustment is protecting this property from being taxed on.
| Year | Combined Tax Rate | Taxes Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.8467% | $7,579 Verified |
| 2024 | 1.8185% | $6,219 Verified |
| 2023 | 1.7596% | $5,015 Verified |
| 2022 | 1.9078% | $4,627 Verified |
| 2021 | 2.0360% | $12,766 Verified |
This property's value is higher than the typical Land/Vacant property in Travis County (county median: $85,028).
Because property taxes are based on value, the tax bill is likely higher than similar properties.
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.