Travis Value

5042 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730

2 bathrooms, 3,290 sqft, built 1998 Appraised at $917,755 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000423404

Appraised value
$917,755
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$989,542
Living area
3,290 sqft
$279 per sqft
Year built
1998
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 $834,323 in 2025 to $917,755 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $279 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $71,787 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 10033 Scull Creek Dr, TX 78730
    3,204 sqft | $261/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,204 vs 3,290 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,609 vs 7,701 sqft)
    $837,146
  • 10000 Planters Woods Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    3,418 sqft | $243/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,418 vs 3,290 sqft); Built same year (1998); Similar lot size (8,302 vs 7,701 sqft)
    $830,619
  • 10004 Planters Woods Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    3,228 sqft | $251/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (3,228 vs 3,290 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1998); Similar lot size (8,298 vs 7,701 sqft)
    $809,913
  • 4928 China Garden Dr, TX 78730
    3,281 sqft | $267/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (3,281 vs 3,290 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1998); Lot 14% smaller (6,599 vs 7,701 sqft)
    $874,994
  • 5507 Merrywing Cir, Austin, TX 78730
    3,160 sqft | $270/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,160 vs 3,290 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1998); Similar lot size (8,106 vs 7,701 sqft)
    $852,570

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.

  • 10033 Scull Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    August-13-2026 | 3,204 sqft | $257/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,204 sqft); Similar age (1995); Sold after the valuation date
    $825,000
  • 9805 Drip Rock Ln, Austin, TX 78730
    April-27-2026 | 3,173 sqft | $276/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,173 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000
  • 5217 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    October-2-2026 | 3,458 sqft | $253/sqft | built 1994 | 5% size difference (3,458 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000
  • 6214 River Place Blvd, Austin, TX 78730
    August-31-2026 | 3,736 sqft | $266/sqft | built 2005 | 14% size difference (3,736 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000
  • 10305 Scull Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    June-24-2026 | 3,272 sqft | $272/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,272 sqft); Similar age (1995); Sold after the valuation date
    $889,600

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.