Travis Value

5205 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 3,511 sqft, built 1954 Appraised at $1,420,593 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000126255

Appraised value
$1,420,593
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,801,293
Living area
3,511 sqft
$405 per sqft
Year built
1954
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X6000, 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 increased 10.0% from $1,291,448 in 2025 to $1,420,593 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $405 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $380,700 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 565 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $497 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 3506 Arrowhead Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,576 sqft | $408/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,576 vs 3,511 sqft); Similar lot size (24,419 vs 24,123 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,458,086
  • 5001 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,399 sqft | $548/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (3,399 vs 3,511 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1954); Similar lot size (22,851 vs 24,123 sqft)
    $1,861,782
  • 4701 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,522 sqft | $368/sqft | built 1951 | Similar size (3,522 vs 3,511 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1954); Lot 10% smaller (21,671 vs 24,123 sqft)
    $1,294,984
  • 5004 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,583 sqft | $390/sqft | built 1949 | Similar size (3,583 vs 3,511 sqft); Similar age (1949 vs 1954); Similar lot size (25,961 vs 24,123 sqft)
    $1,398,950
  • 4912 Westview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,706 sqft | $412/sqft | built 1955 | 6% larger (3,706 vs 3,511 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1954); Similar lot size (22,572 vs 24,123 sqft)
    $1,525,337

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.

  • 3304 Cherry Tree Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    August-6-2026 | 3,881 sqft | $438/sqft | built 1956 | 10% size difference (3,881 sqft); Similar age (1956); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,699,000
  • 4705 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-10-2026 | 3,048 sqft | $586/sqft | built 1949 | 13% size difference (3,048 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,785,000
  • 4011 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-10-2026 | 3,385 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (3,385 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,300,000
  • 3302 Cherry Tree Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 3,456 sqft | $723/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,456 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,499,999
  • 5800 Lookout Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-19-2026 | 3,004 sqft | $666/sqft | built 1959 | 14% size difference (3,004 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,000,000

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