Travis Value

5005 Emerald Forest Cir, Austin, TX 78745

4 bed / 4 bath, 2,839 sqft, built 2021, in Bird Nest Appraised at $979,924 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000317046

Appraised value
$979,924
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,010,871
Living area
2,839 sqft
$345 per sqft
Year built
2021
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 increased 10.0% from $890,840 in 2025 to $979,924 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $345 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $30,947 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Bird Nest neighborhood and ZIP 78745.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 84 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $386 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +13.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 600 Orland Blvd, TX 78745
    2,902 sqft | $303/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (2,902 vs 2,839 sqft); Built same year (2021); Similar lot size (8,568 vs 8,829 sqft)
    $878,649
  • 4501 Garnett St, TX 78745
    2,778 sqft | $462/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (2,778 vs 2,839 sqft); Similar age (2022 vs 2021); Similar lot size (8,433 vs 8,829 sqft)
    $1,284,353
  • 5222 Meadow Creek Dr, TX 78745
    2,615 sqft | $365/sqft | built 2021 | 8% smaller (2,615 vs 2,839 sqft); Built same year (2021); Similar lot size (8,816 vs 8,829 sqft)
    $953,418
  • 704 Philco Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    2,771 sqft | $379/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (2,771 vs 2,839 sqft); Built same year (2021); Lot 14% smaller (7,562 vs 8,829 sqft)
    $1,049,800
  • 4715 Englewood Dr, TX 78745
    2,534 sqft | $368/sqft | built 2023 | 11% smaller (2,534 vs 2,839 sqft); Similar age (2023 vs 2021); Similar lot size (8,794 vs 8,829 sqft)
    $931,462

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.

  • 4600 Gillis St, Austin, TX 78745
    August-31-2026 | 2,862 sqft | $314/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (2,862 sqft); Similar age (2023); Sold after the valuation date
    $900,000
  • 4701 S Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-23-2026 | 3,231 sqft | $463/sqft | built 2021 | 14% size difference (3,231 sqft); Similar age (2021); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 7207 Albert Rd, Austin, TX 78745
    May-1-2026 | 2,856 sqft | $271/sqft | built 2015 | Similar size (2,856 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $775,000
  • 901 Redd St #2, Austin, TX 78745
    September-8-2026 | 2,525 sqft | $330/sqft | built 2025 | 11% size difference (2,525 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $834,000
  • 7715 Huddleston Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    July-7-2026 | 2,875 sqft | $200/sqft | built 2010 | Similar size (2,875 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $575,000

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