Travis Value

5101 Backtrail Dr, TX 78731

4 bed / 2 bath, 2,626 sqft, built 1983 Appraised at $925,917 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000138688

Appraised value
$925,917
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,626 sqft
$353 per sqft
Year built
1983
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 15.4% from $1,094,114 in 2025 to $925,917 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $353 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 570 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $390 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -10.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5105 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,682 sqft | $365/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (2,682 vs 2,626 sqft); Built same year (1983); Similar lot size (11,133 vs 11,173 sqft)
    $979,315
  • 5502 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    2,676 sqft | $365/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (2,676 vs 2,626 sqft); Built same year (1983); Similar lot size (11,225 vs 11,173 sqft)
    $977,289
  • 5500 Cedro Trl, TX 78731
    2,581 sqft | $375/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,581 vs 2,626 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1983); Similar lot size (11,952 vs 11,173 sqft)
    $968,226
  • 6308 Mountain Park Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    2,600 sqft | $299/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,600 vs 2,626 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1983); Similar lot size (10,724 vs 11,173 sqft)
    $777,279
  • 7603 Parkview Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    2,641 sqft | $360/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,641 vs 2,626 sqft); Similar lot size (10,715 vs 11,173 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $951,923

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.

  • 7644 Parkview Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    August-31-2026 | 2,686 sqft | $372/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (2,686 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,000,000
  • 5932 Highland Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-17-2026 | 2,551 sqft | $390/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,551 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $995,000
  • 7509 Stonecliff Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    August-20-2026 | 2,791 sqft | $448/sqft | built 1974 | 6% size difference (2,791 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,249,000
  • 5402 Odessa Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    May-18-2026 | 2,622 sqft | $438/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,622 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,149,000
  • 7203 Running Rope Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    May-26-2026 | 2,664 sqft | $501/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (2,664 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $1,335,000

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