Travis Value

5309 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 2,856 sqft, built 1983 Appraised at $1,236,043 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000522544

Appraised value
$1,236,043
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,856 sqft
$433 per sqft
Year built
1983
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.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 18.0% from $1,506,653 in 2025 to $1,236,043 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $433 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.

  • 7509 Parkview Cir, TX 78731
    2,890 sqft | $404/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (2,890 vs 2,856 sqft); Similar lot size (26,157 vs 26,414 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,168,722
  • 5000 Lea Cv, TX 78731
    2,958 sqft | $451/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (2,958 vs 2,856 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1983); Similar lot size (26,366 vs 26,414 sqft)
    $1,334,864
  • 4903 Raffee Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    2,870 sqft | $455/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,870 vs 2,856 sqft); Similar lot size (24,737 vs 26,414 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,304,758
  • 6505 Brownwood Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    2,743 sqft | $379/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,743 vs 2,856 sqft); Similar lot size (24,053 vs 26,414 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,038,584
  • 5004 Arax Cv, TX 78731
    2,815 sqft | $308/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,815 vs 2,856 sqft); Lot 17% smaller (22,050 vs 26,414 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $867,419

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.

  • 4028 Walnut Clay Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-17-2026 | 2,635 sqft | $398/sqft | built 1993 | 8% size difference (2,635 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,050,000
  • 5914 N West Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 3,076 sqft | $293/sqft | built 1984 | 8% size difference (3,076 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $900,000
  • 6102 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    October-1-2026 | 2,840 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (2,840 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $955,000
  • 5604 Blueridge Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    July-17-2026 | 3,245 sqft | $430/sqft | built 1981 | 14% size difference (3,245 sqft); Similar age (1981); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,395,000
  • 5910 Doone Valley Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (2,982 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,399,999

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.