Travis Value

5301 Backtrail Dr, TX 78731

4 bed / 3 bath, 3,424 sqft, built 1984 Appraised at $1,169,524 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000522548

Appraised value
$1,169,524
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,424 sqft
$342 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 X2000, 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 15.2% from $1,378,550 in 2025 to $1,169,524 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $342 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.

  • 5003 Lodge View Ln, TX 78731
    3,417 sqft | $348/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (3,417 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1984); Similar lot size (15,925 vs 16,992 sqft)
    $1,189,223
  • 5304 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,351 sqft | $334/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (3,351 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1984); Similar lot size (16,208 vs 16,992 sqft)
    $1,119,395
  • 6606 Ladera Norte, TX 78731
    3,346 sqft | $367/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (3,346 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1984); Same neighborhood
    $1,227,326
  • 5302 Backtrail Dr, TX 78731
    3,364 sqft | $338/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,364 vs 3,424 sqft); Built same year (1984); Similar lot size (16,213 vs 16,992 sqft)
    $1,137,051
  • 5308 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,507 sqft | $335/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (3,507 vs 3,424 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1984); Similar lot size (15,925 vs 16,992 sqft)
    $1,176,547

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.

  • 6324 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-24-2026 | 3,480 sqft | $444/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (3,480 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,545,000
  • 6209 Ledge Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-17-2026 | 3,443 sqft | $508/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,443 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $1,750,000
  • 4307 Waterford Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 3,698 sqft | $426/sqft | built 1991 | 8% size difference (3,698 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,575,000
  • 5504 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 3,434 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (3,434 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,070,000
  • 6105 Highlandale Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-17-2026 | 3,145 sqft | $556/sqft | built 1976 | 8% size difference (3,145 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000

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.