Travis Value

5004 Balcones Dr, TX 78731

5 bed / 4 bath, 3,498 sqft, built 1955 Appraised at $1,600,247 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000124666

Appraised value
$1,600,247
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,498 sqft
$457 per sqft
Year built
1955

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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 increased 17.2% from $1,364,836 in 2025 to $1,600,247 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $457 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 4902 Beverly Skyline, Austin, TX 78731
    3,467 sqft | $541/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (3,467 vs 3,498 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1955); Similar lot size (13,150 vs 13,974 sqft)
    $1,874,449
  • 5505 Ridge Oak Dr, TX 78731
    3,458 sqft | $448/sqft | built 1954 | Similar size (3,458 vs 3,498 sqft); Similar age (1954 vs 1955); Similar lot size (14,823 vs 13,974 sqft)
    $1,547,440
  • 4905 Beverly Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,850 sqft | $486/sqft | built 1956 | 10% larger (3,850 vs 3,498 sqft); Similar age (1956 vs 1955); Similar lot size (14,170 vs 13,974 sqft)
    $1,872,857
  • 5000 Westview Dr, TX 78731
    3,237 sqft | $510/sqft | built 1955 | 8% smaller (3,237 vs 3,498 sqft); Built same year (1955); Similar lot size (14,026 vs 13,974 sqft)
    $1,651,905
  • 3205 Hancock Dr, TX 78731
    3,522 sqft | $510/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (3,522 vs 3,498 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1955); Similar lot size (12,736 vs 13,974 sqft)
    $1,794,453

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 | 13% size difference (3,048 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,785,000
  • 3927 Knollwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-31-2026 | 3,961 sqft | $549/sqft | built 1970 | 13% size difference (3,961 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (5)
    $2,175,000
  • 7202 Running Rope Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    June-26-2026 | 3,269 sqft | $453/sqft | built 1966 | 6% size difference (3,269 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (5)
    $1,479,500
  • 3302 Cherry Tree Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 3,456 sqft | $723/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,456 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,499,999
  • 4011 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-10-2026 | 3,385 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (3,385 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,300,000

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.