Travis Value

5208 China Garden Dr, Austin, TX 78730

4 bed / 2 bath, 3,178 sqft, built 1994 Appraised at $802,254 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000360281

Appraised value
$802,254
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$886,228
Living area
3,178 sqft
$252 per sqft
Year built
1994
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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

Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $729,322 in 2025 to $802,254 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $252 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $83,974 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • 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.

  • 5301 Deerwood Ln, Austin, TX 78730
    3,142 sqft | $249/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (3,142 vs 3,178 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,243 vs 9,186 sqft)
    $782,538
  • 5417 Merrywing Cir, Austin, TX 78730
    3,206 sqft | $253/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (3,206 vs 3,178 sqft); Similar age (1996 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,382 vs 9,186 sqft)
    $811,266
  • 5411 Merrywing Cir, TX 78730
    3,244 sqft | $237/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (3,244 vs 3,178 sqft); Similar age (1992 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,143 vs 9,186 sqft)
    $767,804
  • 5507 Merrywing Cir, Austin, TX 78730
    3,160 sqft | $270/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,160 vs 3,178 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1994); Lot 12% smaller (8,106 vs 9,186 sqft)
    $852,570
  • 10026 Planters Woods Dr, TX 78730
    3,164 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (3,164 vs 3,178 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1994); Similar lot size (9,435 vs 9,186 sqft)
    $783,254

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.

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.