Travis Value

5103 Backtrail Dr, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 3,901 sqft, built 1983 Appraised at $1,186,625 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000138687

Appraised value
$1,186,625
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,901 sqft
$304 per sqft
Year built
1983
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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 10.3% from $1,322,401 in 2025 to $1,186,625 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $304 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.

  • 5202 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    3,667 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1983 | 6% smaller (3,667 vs 3,901 sqft); Built same year (1983); Similar lot size (11,186 vs 11,207 sqft)
    $1,089,612
  • 6701 Ladera Norte, TX 78731
    3,812 sqft | $328/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,812 vs 3,901 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1983); Similar lot size (12,305 vs 11,207 sqft)
    $1,251,562
  • 6407 Cedro Cv, TX 78731
    3,736 sqft | $315/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,736 vs 3,901 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1983); Similar lot size (12,127 vs 11,207 sqft)
    $1,178,385
  • 7505 Step Down Cv, TX 78731
    3,756 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (3,756 vs 3,901 sqft); Similar age (1982 vs 1983); Lot 10% larger (12,340 vs 11,207 sqft)
    $1,115,086
  • 4406 Deepwoods Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,872 sqft | $300/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (3,872 vs 3,901 sqft); Similar lot size (10,489 vs 11,207 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,160,895

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.

  • 5504 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 3,434 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1983 | 12% size difference (3,434 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,070,000
  • 5900 Westslope Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-8-2026 | 3,689 sqft | $352/sqft | built 1984 | 5% size difference (3,689 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,299,000
  • 3927 Knollwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-31-2026 | 3,961 sqft | $549/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (3,961 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,175,000
  • 4600 Cat Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-10-2026 | 3,932 sqft | $470/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (3,932 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,848,000
  • 4900 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-12-2026 | 3,853 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (3,853 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,485,000

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.