Travis Value

5045 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730

3 bed / 2 bath, 2,163 sqft, built 1998 Appraised at $693,000 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000423425

Appraised value
$693,000
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$772,288
Living area
2,163 sqft
$320 per sqft
Year built
1998
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 increased 10.0% from $630,000 in 2025 to $693,000 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $320 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $79,288 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.

  • 5414 Merrywing Cir, Austin, TX 78730
    2,239 sqft | $406/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (2,239 vs 2,163 sqft); Similar lot size (13,433 vs 13,494 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $909,233
  • 5736 Brittlyns Ct, Austin, TX 78730
    2,257 sqft | $367/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (2,257 vs 2,163 sqft); Similar age (2001 vs 1998); Similar lot size (12,950 vs 13,494 sqft)
    $827,321
  • 5504 Kite Tail Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    2,150 sqft | $318/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (2,150 vs 2,163 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1998); Lot 11% smaller (12,057 vs 13,494 sqft)
    $684,371
  • 5041 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    2,311 sqft | $324/sqft | built 1998 | 7% larger (2,311 vs 2,163 sqft); Built same year (1998); Similar lot size (14,008 vs 13,494 sqft)
    $748,990
  • 4909 China Garden Dr, TX 78730
    2,364 sqft | $319/sqft | built 1997 | 9% larger (2,364 vs 2,163 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1998); Similar lot size (13,486 vs 13,494 sqft)
    $754,866

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.

  • 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
  • 5304 Ankara Ct, Austin, TX 78730
    June-24-2026 | 2,130 sqft | $369/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,130 sqft); Similar age (1995); Sold after the valuation date
    $785,000
  • 5156 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    May-7-2026 | 2,577 sqft | $320/sqft | built 1994 | Moderate age difference (4 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.