Travis Value

5208 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745

1 bathrooms, 1,204 sqft, built 1972 Appraised at $410,413 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000317115

Appraised value
$410,413
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,204 sqft
$341 per sqft
Year built
1972
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 3.9% from $426,915 in 2025 to $410,413 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $341 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78745.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,004 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $335 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -1.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 307 Thistlewood Dr, TX 78745
    1,210 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,210 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar age (1970 vs 1972); Similar lot size (7,997 vs 7,845 sqft)
    $406,732
  • 5506 Salem Walk Dr, TX 78745
    1,209 sqft | $372/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,209 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar age (1971 vs 1972); Similar lot size (8,215 vs 7,845 sqft)
    $450,172
  • 4712 Englewood Dr, TX 78745
    1,227 sqft | $322/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,227 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1972); Similar lot size (7,810 vs 7,845 sqft)
    $394,972
  • 5203 Greenheart Dr, TX 78745
    1,195 sqft | $338/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,195 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar age (1971 vs 1972); Similar lot size (7,501 vs 7,845 sqft)
    $403,957
  • 806 Glen Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    1,235 sqft | $333/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,235 vs 1,204 sqft); Similar age (1970 vs 1972); Similar lot size (7,901 vs 7,845 sqft)
    $411,730

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.

  • 5107 Suburban Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-15-2026 | 1,228 sqft | $276/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,228 sqft); Similar age (1975); Sold after the valuation date
    $339,000
  • 805 Cardiff Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-1-2026 | 1,192 sqft | $335/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,192 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $399,900
  • 6509 Starstreak Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-30-2026 | 1,268 sqft | $343/sqft | built 1976 | 5% size difference (1,268 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $435,000
  • 5001 Creekline Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-17-2026 | 1,182 sqft | $318/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,182 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $376,000
  • 1001 Speer Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    September-1-2026 | 1,178 sqft | $280/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (1,178 sqft); Similar age (1974); Sold after the valuation date
    $330,000

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.