Travis Value

5000 Merritt Dr, Austin, TX 78744

2 bathrooms, 1,608 sqft, built 1979 Appraised at $329,502 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000324935

Appraised value
$329,502
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,608 sqft
$205 per sqft
Year built
1979
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 decreased 1.3% from $333,977 in 2025 to $329,502 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $205 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78744.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 2,151 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $224 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -9.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4502 Southwest Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    1,625 sqft | $207/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,625 vs 1,608 sqft); Built same year (1979); Similar lot size (9,949 vs 9,896 sqft)
    $336,582
  • 4610 E Village Ct, Austin, TX 78744
    1,613 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,613 vs 1,608 sqft); Similar age (1977 vs 1979); Similar lot size (9,735 vs 9,896 sqft)
    $338,230
  • 5614 Peppertree Pkwy, TX 78744
    1,634 sqft | $205/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,634 vs 1,608 sqft); Similar age (1977 vs 1979); Similar lot size (9,944 vs 9,896 sqft)
    $334,511
  • 4809 Turnstone Dr, TX 78744
    1,612 sqft | $210/sqft | built 1980 | Similar size (1,612 vs 1,608 sqft); Similar age (1980 vs 1979); Similar lot size (10,271 vs 9,896 sqft)
    $338,487
  • 5002 Allyson Ct, Austin, TX 78744
    1,580 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,580 vs 1,608 sqft); Built same year (1979); Similar lot size (9,443 vs 9,896 sqft)
    $283,172

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.

  • 4604 Brassiewood Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    August-20-2026 | 1,538 sqft | $241/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (1,538 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $369,900
  • 4809 Bayside Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    August-28-2026 | 1,638 sqft | $168/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,638 sqft); Similar age (1977); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 4402 Dove Springs Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    September-10-2026 | 1,632 sqft | $214/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,632 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $349,900
  • 4605 Cedargrove Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    July-31-2026 | 1,608 sqft | $227/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,608 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $365,000
  • 4805 Spring Meadow Cv, Austin, TX 78744
    August-3-2026 | 1,623 sqft | $245/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (1,623 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $398,000

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.