Travis Value

4905 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,084 sqft, built 1983 Appraised at $879,671 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000138733

Appraised value
$879,671
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$970,863
Living area
2,084 sqft
$422 per sqft
Year built
1983
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $799,701 in 2025 to $879,671 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $422 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $91,192 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 570 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $390 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -10.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 6507 Marblewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,080 sqft | $391/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (2,080 vs 2,084 sqft); Similar lot size (17,637 vs 16,439 sqft); Same bed/bath (3/2)
    $813,327
  • 6316 Gato Path, Austin, TX 78731
    2,111 sqft | $434/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (2,111 vs 2,084 sqft); Built same year (1983); Lot 12% smaller (14,427 vs 16,439 sqft)
    $915,926
  • 6300 Sprucewood Cv, TX 78731
    2,176 sqft | $251/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (2,176 vs 2,084 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1983); Lot 12% smaller (14,496 vs 16,439 sqft)
    $546,305
  • 5007 Arax Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    2,084 sqft | $457/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,084 vs 2,084 sqft); Similar lot size (15,076 vs 16,439 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $952,598
  • 6505 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    1,952 sqft | $440/sqft | built 1981 | 6% smaller (1,952 vs 2,084 sqft); Similar age (1981 vs 1983); Similar lot size (16,792 vs 16,439 sqft)
    $858,168

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 6106 Mountainclimb Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-17-2026 | 2,075 sqft | $614/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (2,075 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,275,000
  • 7509 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    September-3-2026 | 1,999 sqft | $398/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,999 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $795,000
  • 5603 Oakwood Cv #212, Austin, TX 78731
    August-10-2026 | 2,328 sqft | $256/sqft | built 1985 | 12% size difference (2,328 sqft); Similar age (1985); Sold after the valuation date
    $595,000
  • 6000 Mountainclimb Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-10-2026 | 2,024 sqft | $555/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (2,024 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $1,123,000
  • 5602 Blueridge Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    May-29-2026 | 2,160 sqft | $451/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,160 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (3)
    $975,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.