Travis Value

5400 Western Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 2,762 sqft, built 1956 Appraised at $1,716,436 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000128138

Appraised value
$1,716,436
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,913,871
Living area
2,762 sqft
$621 per sqft
Year built
1956
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X6000, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

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 increased 6.3% from $1,614,435 in 2025 to $1,716,436 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $621 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $197,435 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 565 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $497 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5326 Western Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,777 sqft | $597/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,777 vs 2,762 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1956); Similar lot size (31,820 vs 34,765 sqft)
    $1,656,632
  • 4704 Crestway Dr, TX 78731
    2,716 sqft | $453/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,716 vs 2,762 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1956); Lot 11% smaller (30,931 vs 34,765 sqft)
    $1,231,155
  • 3019 Perry Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    2,552 sqft | $515/sqft | built 1951 | 8% smaller (2,552 vs 2,762 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1956); Similar lot size (33,083 vs 34,765 sqft)
    $1,313,613
  • 4701 Highland Ter, TX 78731
    2,813 sqft | $299/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (2,813 vs 2,762 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1956); Same neighborhood
    $840,576
  • 3400 Perry Ln, TX 78731
    2,996 sqft | $644/sqft | built 1951 | 8% larger (2,996 vs 2,762 sqft); Similar age (1951 vs 1956); Similar lot size (32,277 vs 34,765 sqft)
    $1,928,767

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.

  • 3914 Sierra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 2,639 sqft | $360/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,639 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $950,000
  • 4105 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-28-2026 | 2,795 sqft | $393/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,795 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,099,000
  • 4016 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-26-2026 | 2,728 sqft | $440/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,728 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,200,000
  • 3503 Hillbrook Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    September-25-2026 | 2,512 sqft | $396/sqft | built 1964 | 9% size difference (2,512 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000
  • 5932 Highland Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-17-2026 | 2,551 sqft | $390/sqft | built 1967 | 8% size difference (2,551 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000

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.