Travis Value

5304 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 3,351 sqft, built 1985 Appraised at $1,119,395 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000138675

Appraised value
$1,119,395
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,351 sqft
$334 per sqft
Year built
1985
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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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 decreased 12.5% from $1,279,939 in 2025 to $1,119,395 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $334 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.

  • 5302 Backtrail Dr, TX 78731
    3,364 sqft | $338/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,364 vs 3,351 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1985); Similar lot size (16,213 vs 16,208 sqft)
    $1,137,051
  • 5003 Lodge View Ln, TX 78731
    3,417 sqft | $348/sqft | built 1983 | Similar size (3,417 vs 3,351 sqft); Similar age (1983 vs 1985); Similar lot size (15,925 vs 16,208 sqft)
    $1,189,223
  • 6509 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,335 sqft | $347/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (3,335 vs 3,351 sqft); Similar lot size (16,339 vs 16,208 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,158,435
  • 5003 North Rim Dr, TX 78731
    3,273 sqft | $396/sqft | built 1988 | Similar size (3,273 vs 3,351 sqft); Similar age (1988 vs 1985); Similar lot size (15,825 vs 16,208 sqft)
    $1,297,267
  • 5301 Backtrail Dr, TX 78731
    3,424 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,424 vs 3,351 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1985); Similar lot size (16,992 vs 16,208 sqft)
    $1,169,524

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.

  • 4307 Waterford Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 3,698 sqft | $426/sqft | built 1991 | 10% size difference (3,698 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,575,000
  • 6209 Ledge Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-17-2026 | 3,443 sqft | $508/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,443 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000
  • 6105 Highlandale Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-17-2026 | 3,145 sqft | $556/sqft | built 1976 | 6% size difference (3,145 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000
  • 5910 Doone Valley Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1989 | 11% size difference (2,982 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,399,999
  • 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

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