Travis Value

5207 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 2,402 sqft, built 1984 Appraised at $976,804 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000138682

Appraised value
$976,804
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,402 sqft
$407 per sqft
Year built
1984
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 10.3% from $1,089,190 in 2025 to $976,804 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $407 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.

  • 7620 Parkview Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    2,313 sqft | $244/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,313 vs 2,402 sqft); Built same year (1984); Similar lot size (15,084 vs 15,167 sqft)
    $565,298
  • 6518 Ladera Norte, TX 78731
    2,314 sqft | $422/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,314 vs 2,402 sqft); Built same year (1984); Similar lot size (15,402 vs 15,167 sqft)
    $977,597
  • 5004 Cedro Trl, TX 78731
    2,406 sqft | $425/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (2,406 vs 2,402 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1984); Similar lot size (14,130 vs 15,167 sqft)
    $1,023,739
  • 7622 Parkview Cir, TX 78731
    2,364 sqft | $373/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (2,364 vs 2,402 sqft); Similar age (1989 vs 1984); Similar lot size (15,533 vs 15,167 sqft)
    $881,343
  • 6509 Ladera Norte, Austin, TX 78731
    2,416 sqft | $398/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,416 vs 2,402 sqft); Built same year (1984); Similar lot size (15,938 vs 15,167 sqft)
    $962,641

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.

  • 5603 Oakwood Cv #212, Austin, TX 78731
    August-10-2026 | 2,328 sqft | $256/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (2,328 sqft); Similar age (1985); Sold after the valuation date
    $595,000
  • 5103 Lea Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 2,456 sqft | $529/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,456 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,300,000
  • 7507 Downridge Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    May-7-2026 | 2,437 sqft | $545/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (2,437 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,329,000
  • 6204 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-12-2026 | 2,676 sqft | $374/sqft | built 1984 | 11% size difference (2,676 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,000,000
  • 6904 Stahl Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 2,421 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,421 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000

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.