Travis Value

5320 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 3,634 sqft, built 1984 Appraised at $1,554,066 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000126489

Appraised value
$1,554,066
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,634 sqft
$428 per sqft
Year built
1984
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 19.4% from $1,927,222 in 2025 to $1,554,066 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $428 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.

  • 4703 Westslope Cir, TX 78731
    3,534 sqft | $266/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (3,534 vs 3,634 sqft); Similar age (1985 vs 1984); Similar lot size (13,895 vs 14,322 sqft)
    $940,531
  • 6006 Upvalley Run, TX 78731
    3,605 sqft | $321/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (3,605 vs 3,634 sqft); Similar lot size (14,139 vs 14,322 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,158,838
  • 4303 Waterford Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    3,671 sqft | $392/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,671 vs 3,634 sqft); Similar lot size (14,374 vs 14,322 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,440,182
  • 6302 Cat Mountain Cv, TX 78731
    3,747 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (3,747 vs 3,634 sqft); Similar age (1979 vs 1984); Similar lot size (14,518 vs 14,322 sqft)
    $1,538,387
  • 4610 Colorado Xing, Austin, TX 78731
    3,508 sqft | $308/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (3,508 vs 3,634 sqft); Similar lot size (14,400 vs 14,322 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,080,447

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.

  • 5900 Westslope Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-8-2026 | 3,689 sqft | $352/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,689 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,299,000
  • 4307 Waterford Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 3,698 sqft | $426/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (3,698 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,575,000
  • 4900 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-12-2026 | 3,853 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1983 | 6% size difference (3,853 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,485,000
  • 5504 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 3,434 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1983 | 6% size difference (3,434 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,070,000
  • 3927 Knollwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-31-2026 | 3,961 sqft | $549/sqft | built 1970 | 9% size difference (3,961 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,175,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.