Travis Value

5002 Merritt Dr, Austin, TX 78744

2 bathrooms, 1,152 sqft, built 1979 Appraised at $267,305 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000324936

Appraised value
$267,305
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$288,424
Living area
1,152 sqft
$232 per sqft
Year built
1979
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 12.5% from $305,631 in 2025 to $267,305 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $232 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $21,119 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 6219 Wagon Bnd, Austin, TX 78744
    1,153 sqft | $206/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,153 vs 1,152 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1979); Similar lot size (6,969 vs 6,991 sqft)
    $237,921
  • 5101 Merritt Dr, TX 78744
    1,152 sqft | $227/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,152 vs 1,152 sqft); Built same year (1979); Similar lot size (6,891 vs 6,991 sqft)
    $261,543
  • 5510 Ferret Path, TX 78744
    1,159 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,159 vs 1,152 sqft); Built same year (1979); Similar lot size (7,048 vs 6,991 sqft)
    $287,634
  • 6123 Wagon Bnd, Austin, TX 78744
    1,155 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,155 vs 1,152 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1979); Similar lot size (7,061 vs 6,991 sqft)
    $284,011
  • 4614 Button Bend Rd, Austin, TX 78744
    1,152 sqft | $246/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,152 vs 1,152 sqft); Similar age (1976 vs 1979); Similar lot size (6,965 vs 6,991 sqft)
    $283,428

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.

  • 2301 Dove Springs Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    August-13-2026 | 1,102 sqft | $254/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,102 sqft); Similar age (1977); Sold after the valuation date
    $280,000
  • 2106 Ponciana Loop, Austin, TX 78744
    August-21-2026 | 1,309 sqft | $233/sqft | built 1977 | 14% size difference (1,309 sqft); Similar age (1977); Sold after the valuation date
    $305,000
  • 4616 Borage Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    May-29-2026 | 1,090 sqft | $228/sqft | built 1983 | 5% size difference (1,090 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $249,000
  • 4902 Parell Path, Austin, TX 78744
    May-1-2026 | 1,219 sqft | $209/sqft | built 1979 | 6% size difference (1,219 sqft); Similar age (1979); Sold after the valuation date
    $255,000
  • 4714 Lambs Ln, Austin, TX 78744
    July-9-2026 | 1,112 sqft | $179/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (1,112 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $199,000

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.