Travis Value

5401 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731

3 bed / 3 bath, 2,562 sqft, built 1991 Appraised at $1,276,624 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000126531

Appraised value
$1,276,624
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,562 sqft
$498 per sqft
Year built
1991
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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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 20.9% from $1,614,497 in 2025 to $1,276,624 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $498 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.

  • 5327 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    2,559 sqft | $583/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (2,559 vs 2,562 sqft); Built same year (1991); Similar lot size (15,337 vs 14,971 sqft)
    $1,493,104
  • 5900 Mountain Villa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,626 sqft | $393/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (2,626 vs 2,562 sqft); Built same year (1991); Similar lot size (14,758 vs 14,971 sqft)
    $1,031,920
  • 5906 Mountain Villa Dr, TX 78731
    2,490 sqft | $400/sqft | built 1987 | Similar size (2,490 vs 2,562 sqft); Similar age (1987 vs 1991); Similar lot size (15,150 vs 14,971 sqft)
    $995,613
  • 4402 Cross Valley Run, Austin, TX 78731
    2,559 sqft | $404/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (2,559 vs 2,562 sqft); Similar age (1992 vs 1991); Similar lot size (15,807 vs 14,971 sqft)
    $1,034,121
  • 4602 Palisade Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,622 sqft | $330/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,622 vs 2,562 sqft); Similar lot size (14,518 vs 14,971 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $866,489

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.

  • 5603 Oakwood Cv #212, Austin, TX 78731
    August-10-2026 | 2,328 sqft | $256/sqft | built 1985 | 9% size difference (2,328 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $595,000
  • 6204 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    June-12-2026 | 2,676 sqft | $374/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (2,676 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,000,000
  • 6102 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    October-1-2026 | 2,840 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1996 | 11% size difference (2,840 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $955,000
  • 6616 Candle Ridge Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    August-31-2026 | 2,447 sqft | $368/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (2,447 sqft); Similar age (1992); Sold after the valuation date
    $900,000
  • 5103 Lea Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 2,456 sqft | $529/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,456 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 3)
    $1,300,000

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.