Travis Value

5005 Merritt Dr, Austin, TX 78744

2 bathrooms, 1,360 sqft, built 1979 Appraised at $297,834 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000324975

Appraised value
$297,834
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$298,716
Living area
1,360 sqft
$219 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 8.6% from $325,899 in 2025 to $297,834 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $219 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $882 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.

  • 5002 Parell Path, Austin, TX 78744
    1,365 sqft | $192/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,365 vs 1,360 sqft); Built same year (1979); Similar lot size (8,376 vs 8,481 sqft)
    $262,254
  • 4410 Franklin Park Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    1,350 sqft | $229/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,350 vs 1,360 sqft); Similar age (1976 vs 1979); Similar lot size (8,428 vs 8,481 sqft)
    $309,688
  • 4901 Cabob St, Austin, TX 78744
    1,338 sqft | $230/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,338 vs 1,360 sqft); Similar age (1977 vs 1979); Similar lot size (8,633 vs 8,481 sqft)
    $307,270
  • 4709 Pewter Ln, Austin, TX 78744
    1,348 sqft | $237/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,348 vs 1,360 sqft); Similar age (1976 vs 1979); Similar lot size (8,285 vs 8,481 sqft)
    $319,312
  • 5500 Sapote Ct, TX 78744
    1,335 sqft | $227/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,335 vs 1,360 sqft); Similar age (1975 vs 1979); Similar lot size (8,454 vs 8,481 sqft)
    $303,316

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.

  • 2106 Ponciana Loop, Austin, TX 78744
    August-21-2026 | 1,309 sqft | $233/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (1,309 sqft); Similar age (1977); Sold after the valuation date
    $305,000
  • 2404 Bending Trl, Austin, TX 78744
    August-11-2026 | 1,317 sqft | $281/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (1,317 sqft); Similar age (1976); Sold after the valuation date
    $369,999
  • 4604 Brassiewood Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    August-20-2026 | 1,538 sqft | $241/sqft | built 1973 | 13% size difference (1,538 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $369,900
  • 5613 Jacaranda Dr, Austin, TX 78744
    June-18-2026 | 1,344 sqft | $223/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,344 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $299,999
  • 4905 Lambs Ln, Austin, TX 78744
    June-1-2026 | 1,451 sqft | $238/sqft | built 1983 | 7% size difference (1,451 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $345,000

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.