Travis Value

5316 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 3,028 sqft, built 1990 Appraised at $1,465,847 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000126491

Appraised value
$1,465,847
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,028 sqft
$484 per sqft
Year built
1990
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X4000, 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 20.4% from $1,842,509 in 2025 to $1,465,847 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $484 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 647 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $374 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -18.6% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4517 Colorado Xing, TX 78731
    3,030 sqft | $392/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,030 vs 3,028 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1990); Similar lot size (12,719 vs 12,296 sqft)
    $1,189,086
  • 5804 Upvalley Run, Austin, TX 78731
    3,042 sqft | $356/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,042 vs 3,028 sqft); Similar age (1993 vs 1990); Similar lot size (12,379 vs 12,296 sqft)
    $1,083,998
  • 5302 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    2,952 sqft | $487/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (2,952 vs 3,028 sqft); Similar age (1992 vs 1990); Similar lot size (12,445 vs 12,296 sqft)
    $1,436,286
  • 4605 Colorado Xing, Austin, TX 78731
    3,000 sqft | $378/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (3,000 vs 3,028 sqft); Built same year (1990); Similar lot size (12,553 vs 12,296 sqft)
    $1,133,986
  • 4602 Colorado Xing, Austin, TX 78731
    3,003 sqft | $368/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (3,003 vs 3,028 sqft); Similar age (1991 vs 1990); Similar lot size (13,207 vs 12,296 sqft)
    $1,104,442

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.

  • 6102 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    October-1-2026 | 2,840 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1996 | 6% size difference (2,840 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $955,000
  • 6505 Shadow Valley Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-13-2026 | 3,078 sqft | $357/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (3,078 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,100,000
  • 5910 Doone Valley Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (2,982 sqft); Similar age (1989); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,399,999
  • 5914 N West Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 3,076 sqft | $293/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,076 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $900,000
  • 6501 Sumac Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-23-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $402/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,982 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000

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.