Travis Value

5000 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,928 sqft, built 1955 Appraised at $1,237,109 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000124668

Appraised value
$1,237,109
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,960,947
Living area
2,928 sqft
$423 per sqft
Year built
1955
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X6000, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 35.3% from $1,912,542 in 2025 to $1,237,109 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $423 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $723,838 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 565 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $497 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 3101 Perry Ln, TX 78731
    2,984 sqft | $386/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (2,984 vs 2,928 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1955); Similar lot size (15,002 vs 14,640 sqft)
    $1,152,043
  • 3324 Perry Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    2,804 sqft | $507/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (2,804 vs 2,928 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1955); Similar lot size (14,527 vs 14,640 sqft)
    $1,420,439
  • 5606 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,899 sqft | $341/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,899 vs 2,928 sqft); Similar age (1959 vs 1955); Similar lot size (15,054 vs 14,640 sqft)
    $989,690
  • 5500 Highland Crest Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,854 sqft | $426/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (2,854 vs 2,928 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1955); Similar lot size (14,466 vs 14,640 sqft)
    $1,214,738
  • 4705 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,048 sqft | $473/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (3,048 vs 2,928 sqft); Similar lot size (14,514 vs 14,640 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,441,000

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.

  • 4705 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-10-2026 | 3,048 sqft | $586/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (3,048 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,785,000
  • 3914 Sierra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 2,639 sqft | $360/sqft | built 1963 | 10% size difference (2,639 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $950,000
  • 4016 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-26-2026 | 2,728 sqft | $440/sqft | built 1967 | 7% size difference (2,728 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 3)
    $1,200,000
  • 6905 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-7-2026 | 3,065 sqft | $571/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (3,065 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000
  • 4105 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-28-2026 | 2,795 sqft | $393/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,795 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,099,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.