Travis Value

5313 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 4,526 sqft, built 1983 Appraised at $1,435,791 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000141983

Appraised value
$1,435,791
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
4,526 sqft
$317 per sqft
Year built
1983
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X2000, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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 20.2% from $1,799,227 in 2025 to $1,435,791 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $317 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.

  • 6900 Ladera Norte, Austin, TX 78731
    4,130 sqft | $318/sqft | built 1985 | 9% smaller (4,130 vs 4,526 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1983); Similar lot size (21,597 vs 21,893 sqft)
    $1,312,654
  • 7301 Valburn Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    4,472 sqft | $401/sqft | built 1987 | Similar size (4,472 vs 4,526 sqft); Similar age (1987 vs 1983); Similar lot size (19,963 vs 21,893 sqft)
    $1,795,078
  • 5300 Valburn Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    4,376 sqft | $361/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (4,376 vs 4,526 sqft); Similar age (1979 vs 1983); Similar lot size (20,455 vs 21,893 sqft)
    $1,578,644
  • 6902 Stahl Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    4,297 sqft | $447/sqft | built 1983 | 5% smaller (4,297 vs 4,526 sqft); Built same year (1983); Similar lot size (24,071 vs 21,893 sqft)
    $1,918,973
  • 7631 Parkview Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    3,963 sqft | $364/sqft | built 1977 | 12% smaller (3,963 vs 4,526 sqft); Similar lot size (21,941 vs 21,893 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,442,381

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.

  • 6103 Twin Ledge Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-22-2026 | 4,648 sqft | $515/sqft | built 1986 | Similar size (4,648 sqft); Similar age (1986); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,395,000
  • 3813 Hidden Holw, Austin, TX 78731
    August-4-2026 | 4,214 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1977 | 7% size difference (4,214 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,250,000
  • 5200 Rico Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 4,803 sqft | $499/sqft | built 1998 | 6% size difference (4,803 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,395,000
  • 5918 Mountain Villa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-7-2026 | 4,395 sqft | $375/sqft | built 1987 | Similar size (4,395 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,650,000
  • 6320 Sprucewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-18-2026 | 4,061 sqft | $517/sqft | built 1977 | 10% size difference (4,061 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,100,000

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.