Travis Value

5200 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731

5 bed / 5 bath, 4,223 sqft, built 1983 Appraised at $1,461,962 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000138670

Appraised value
$1,461,962
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,593,522
Living area
4,223 sqft
$346 per sqft
Year built
1983
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X2009, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 4.0% from $1,522,672 in 2025 to $1,461,962 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $346 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $131,560 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 335 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $470 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 6905 Ladera Norte, TX 78731
    4,204 sqft | $459/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (4,204 vs 4,223 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1983); Similar lot size (15,389 vs 16,470 sqft)
    $1,929,766
  • 6404 Cerro Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    4,178 sqft | $386/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (4,178 vs 4,223 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1983); Lot 11% larger (18,251 vs 16,470 sqft)
    $1,612,468
  • 6907 Ladera Norte, Austin, TX 78731
    3,989 sqft | $438/sqft | built 1985 | 6% smaller (3,989 vs 4,223 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1983); Similar lot size (17,119 vs 16,470 sqft)
    $1,749,164
  • 5205 Backtrail Dr, TX 78731
    4,098 sqft | $325/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (4,098 vs 4,223 sqft); Built same year (1983); Lot 15% smaller (14,026 vs 16,470 sqft)
    $1,333,643
  • 5317 Valburn Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    4,351 sqft | $449/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (4,351 vs 4,223 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1983); Lot 10% smaller (14,766 vs 16,470 sqft)
    $1,954,387

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.

  • 6103 Twin Ledge Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-22-2026 | 4,648 sqft | $515/sqft | built 1986 | 10% size difference (4,648 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,395,000
  • 5918 Mountain Villa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-7-2026 | 4,395 sqft | $375/sqft | built 1987 | Similar size (4,395 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,650,000
  • 4203 Farhills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-12-2026 | 3,911 sqft | $422/sqft | built 1974 | 7% size difference (3,911 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,650,000
  • 3813 Hidden Holw, Austin, TX 78731
    August-4-2026 | 4,214 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (4,214 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,250,000
  • 3927 Knollwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-31-2026 | 3,961 sqft | $549/sqft | built 1970 | 6% size difference (3,961 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (5)
    $2,175,000

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.