Travis Value

5038 China Garden Dr, TX 78730

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,156 sqft, built 1999 Appraised at $714,443 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000423405

Appraised value
$714,443
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,156 sqft
$331 per sqft
Year built
1999
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 6.1% from $673,454 in 2025 to $714,443 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $331 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78730.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 567 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $278 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +7.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5405 Ketch Ct, Austin, TX 78730
    2,175 sqft | $350/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (2,175 vs 2,156 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1999); Similar lot size (8,280 vs 8,437 sqft)
    $762,232
  • 10025 Scull Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    2,230 sqft | $327/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,230 vs 2,156 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1999); Similar lot size (8,820 vs 8,437 sqft)
    $729,874
  • 10223 Scull Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    2,129 sqft | $319/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,129 vs 2,156 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1999); Similar lot size (9,195 vs 8,437 sqft)
    $679,800
  • 5212 Keene Cv, TX 78730
    2,224 sqft | $293/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,224 vs 2,156 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1999); Similar lot size (8,058 vs 8,437 sqft)
    $652,433
  • 5200 Keene Cv, Austin, TX 78730
    2,121 sqft | $335/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,121 vs 2,156 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1999); Similar lot size (8,825 vs 8,437 sqft)
    $711,553

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.

  • 5304 Ankara Ct, Austin, TX 78730
    June-24-2026 | 2,130 sqft | $369/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,130 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $785,000
  • 5308 Deerwood Ln, Austin, TX 78730
    August-24-2026 | 2,350 sqft | $308/sqft | built 1996 | 9% size difference (2,350 sqft); Similar age (1996); Sold after the valuation date
    $724,000
  • 5156 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    May-7-2026 | 2,577 sqft | $320/sqft | built 1994 | Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 3)
    $825,000

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.