Travis Value

5404 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745

2 bathrooms, 1,780 sqft, built 1971, in Bird Nest Appraised at $659,556 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000319577

Appraised value
$659,556
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,780 sqft
$371 per sqft
Year built
1971
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 4.5% from $631,283 in 2025 to $659,556 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $371 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Bird Nest neighborhood and ZIP 78745.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 84 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $386 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +13.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5004 Greenheart Dr, TX 78745
    1,744 sqft | $369/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,744 vs 1,780 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1971); Similar lot size (7,884 vs 8,276 sqft)
    $643,237
  • 1002 Cedar Glen, Austin, TX 78745
    1,846 sqft | $331/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (1,846 vs 1,780 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (7,792 vs 8,276 sqft)
    $610,790
  • 4903 Creekline Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    1,916 sqft | $394/sqft | built 1968 | 8% larger (1,916 vs 1,780 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1971); Similar lot size (8,006 vs 8,276 sqft)
    $754,395
  • 5108 Greenheart Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    1,640 sqft | $378/sqft | built 1969 | 8% smaller (1,640 vs 1,780 sqft); Similar age (1969 vs 1971); Similar lot size (7,866 vs 8,276 sqft)
    $619,970
  • 5403 Hunters Glen, TX 78745
    1,994 sqft | $341/sqft | built 1971 | 12% larger (1,994 vs 1,780 sqft); Built same year (1971); Similar lot size (8,015 vs 8,276 sqft)
    $680,253

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.

  • 7107 Teaberry Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    August-26-2026 | 1,716 sqft | $277/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,716 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000
  • 5813 Cedardale Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    August-28-2026 | 1,743 sqft | $169/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (1,743 sqft); Similar age (1970); Sold after the valuation date
    $295,000
  • 7703 Keswick Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    August-24-2026 | 1,809 sqft | $359/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,809 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $649,000
  • 6701 Lancret Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-14-2026 | 1,888 sqft | $280/sqft | built 1977 | 6% size difference (1,888 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $529,000
  • 8105 Manassas Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    August-7-2026 | 1,655 sqft | $386/sqft | built 1977 | 7% size difference (1,655 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $639,000

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