Travis Value

5 Butterfly Pl, The Hills, TX 78738

4 bed / 3 bath, 3,264 sqft, built 1998, in Hills Of Lakeway Phs 8 The Appraised at $786,322 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000132822

Appraised value
$786,322
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,264 sqft
$241 per sqft
Year built
1998
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78738, Hills Of Lakeway Phs 8 The, and Sweetwater Ranch assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 7.1% from $846,835 in 2025 to $786,322 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $241 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Hills Of Lakeway Phs 8 The neighborhood and ZIP 78738.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 908 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $278 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +0.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1 Tiburon Dr, TX 78738
    3,268 sqft | $249/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (3,268 vs 3,264 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 1998); Similar lot size (9,840 vs 9,557 sqft)
    $813,743
  • 6 Valhalla Ct, The Hills, TX 78738
    3,294 sqft | $245/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,294 vs 3,264 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 1998); Similar lot size (9,517 vs 9,557 sqft)
    $806,924
  • 1 Cottondale Rd, The Hills, TX 78738
    3,226 sqft | $362/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,226 vs 3,264 sqft); Built same year (1998); Same neighborhood
    $1,166,366
  • 41 Tiburon Dr, TX 78738
    3,286 sqft | $254/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (3,286 vs 3,264 sqft); Similar lot size (9,827 vs 9,557 sqft); Same bed/bath (4/3)
    $834,322
  • 35 Waterfall Dr, The Hills, TX 78738
    3,240 sqft | $287/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,240 vs 3,264 sqft); Built same year (1998); Lot 11% smaller (8,529 vs 9,557 sqft)
    $931,207

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.

  • 4709 Snake Eagle Cv, Austin, TX 78738
    September-17-2026 | 3,208 sqft | $341/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (3,208 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,095,000
  • 12207 Carlsbad Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    August-10-2026 | 3,345 sqft | $291/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,345 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $975,000
  • 12316 Carlsbad Dr, Austin, TX 78738
    June-22-2026 | 3,353 sqft | $294/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (3,353 sqft); Similar age (2001); Sold after the valuation date
    $985,000
  • 331 The Hills Dr #10, TX 78738
    August-7-2026 | 3,129 sqft | $278/sqft | built 2000 | Similar size (3,129 sqft); Similar age (2000); Sold after the valuation date
    $869,000
  • 4 Tiburon Dr, The Hills, TX 78738
    May-20-2026 | 3,182 sqft | $306/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,182 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $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.