Travis Value

5404 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 3,209 sqft, built 1985 Appraised at $954,831 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000126472

Appraised value
$954,831
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,209 sqft
$298 per sqft
Year built
1985
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 25.6% from $1,282,656 in 2025 to $954,831 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $298 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.

  • 4605 Eby Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,146 sqft | $328/sqft | built 1993 | Similar size (3,146 vs 3,209 sqft); Similar lot size (8,481 vs 8,359 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,031,986
  • 5428 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    3,213 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (3,213 vs 3,209 sqft); Built same year (1985); Lot 12% larger (9,365 vs 8,359 sqft)
    $957,078
  • 5413 Mountain Cedar Cv, TX 78731
    3,095 sqft | $327/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (3,095 vs 3,209 sqft); Similar lot size (8,228 vs 8,359 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,013,214
  • 5308 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    3,202 sqft | $445/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (3,202 vs 3,209 sqft); Lot 14% larger (9,509 vs 8,359 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,423,794
  • 4704 Eby Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    3,161 sqft | $321/sqft | built 1990 | Similar size (3,161 vs 3,209 sqft); Similar age (1990 vs 1985); Lot 17% smaller (6,921 vs 8,359 sqft)
    $1,014,822

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.

  • 5413 Mountain Cedar Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 3,119 sqft | $384/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (3,119 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000
  • 6000 Little Bull Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 3,252 sqft | $366/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (3,252 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,190,000
  • 5909 Inter Council Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    May-12-2026 | 3,335 sqft | $405/sqft | built 1994 | Similar size (3,335 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,350,000
  • 6501 Sumac Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    July-23-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $402/sqft | built 1976 | 7% size difference (2,982 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000
  • 5504 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 3,434 sqft | $312/sqft | built 1983 | 7% size difference (3,434 sqft); Similar age (1983); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,070,000

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.