Travis Value

5156 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730

2 bathrooms, 2,039 sqft, built 1994 Appraised at $700,177 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000360284

Appraised value
$700,177
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,039 sqft
$343 per sqft
Year built
1994

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78730 and TCAD Appraisal Area U3200 assessment pages.

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 increased 7.6% from $650,551 in 2025 to $700,177 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $343 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.

  • 10223 Scull Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    2,129 sqft | $319/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,129 vs 2,039 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,195 vs 9,822 sqft)
    $679,800
  • 5507 Kite Tail Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    2,194 sqft | $311/sqft | built 1993 | 8% larger (2,194 vs 2,039 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1994); Similar lot size (10,467 vs 9,822 sqft)
    $681,493
  • 9800 Toppel Cv, Austin, TX 78730
    2,224 sqft | $292/sqft | built 1998 | 9% larger (2,224 vs 2,039 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,670 vs 9,822 sqft)
    $649,000
  • 5406 Kite Tail Dr, Austin, TX 78730
    2,239 sqft | $322/sqft | built 1992 | 10% larger (2,239 vs 2,039 sqft); Similar age (1992 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,530 vs 9,822 sqft)
    $721,388
  • 5304 Ankara Ct, Austin, TX 78730
    2,006 sqft | $346/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (2,006 vs 2,039 sqft); Similar age (1995 vs 1994); Lot 18% smaller (8,093 vs 9,822 sqft)
    $693,666

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); Similar age (1995); Sold after the valuation date
    $785,000
  • 5308 Deerwood Ln, Austin, TX 78730
    August-24-2026 | 2,350 sqft | $308/sqft | built 1996 | Similar age (1996); Sold after the valuation date
    $724,000

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.

Recent sale history

Recent transfers help establish whether the county value is tracking real market behavior.

  • $825,000 sale recorded on May-7-2026