Travis Value

5204 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 3,132 sqft, built 1984 Appraised at $1,246,119 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000138671

Appraised value
$1,246,119
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,378,287
Living area
3,132 sqft
$398 per sqft
Year built
1984
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.

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 6.2% from $1,327,889 in 2025 to $1,246,119 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $398 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $132,168 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.

  • 6309 Gato Path, Austin, TX 78731
    3,098 sqft | $392/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (3,098 vs 3,132 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1984); Similar lot size (12,357 vs 12,471 sqft)
    $1,214,442
  • 4502 Deepwoods Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,133 sqft | $576/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (3,133 vs 3,132 sqft); Similar lot size (12,275 vs 12,471 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,805,620
  • 7700 Valburn Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,138 sqft | $413/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (3,138 vs 3,132 sqft); Similar lot size (13,464 vs 12,471 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,296,970
  • 6309 Mountain Park Cv, TX 78731
    3,148 sqft | $407/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,148 vs 3,132 sqft); Built same year (1984); Lot 16% smaller (10,537 vs 12,471 sqft)
    $1,281,482
  • 7502 Valburn Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,003 sqft | $565/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (3,003 vs 3,132 sqft); Similar lot size (12,815 vs 12,471 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,697,718

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.

  • 6505 Shadow Valley Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-13-2026 | 3,078 sqft | $357/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (3,078 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,100,000
  • 7208 Montana Norte, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 3,131 sqft | $535/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (3,131 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,675,000
  • 5504 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 3,434 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1983 | 10% size difference (3,434 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,070,000
  • 4104 Tablerock Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-16-2026 | 2,870 sqft | $662/sqft | built 1981 | 8% size difference (2,870 sqft); Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,900,000
  • 6105 Highlandale Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-17-2026 | 3,145 sqft | $556/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (3,145 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000

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