Travis Value

5409 Downs Dr, Austin, TX 78721

3 bed / 1 bath, 988 sqft, built 1965 Appraised at $378,688 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000201177

Appraised value
$378,688
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$429,939
Living area
988 sqft
$383 per sqft
Year built
1965
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78721, TCAD Appraisal Area E5109, and Lincoln Gardens assessment pages.

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $344,262 in 2025 to $378,688 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $383 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $51,251 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78721.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 173 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $356 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +10.2% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1708 Meander Dr, Austin, TX 78721
    1,026 sqft | $386/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,026 vs 988 sqft); Similar age (1962 vs 1965); Lot 16% smaller (7,683 vs 9,143 sqft)
    $395,814
  • 5112 Heflin Ln, Austin, TX 78721
    960 sqft | $474/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (960 vs 988 sqft); Similar age (1962 vs 1965); Lot 18% larger (10,829 vs 9,143 sqft)
    $455,387
  • 5103 Heflin Ln, Austin, TX 78721
    840 sqft | $391/sqft | built 1967 | 15% smaller (840 vs 988 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1965); Similar lot size (8,694 vs 9,143 sqft)
    $328,532
  • 1401 S Redondo Dr, TX 78721
    1,036 sqft | $417/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (1,036 vs 988 sqft); Similar age (1962 vs 1965); Lot 15% smaller (7,762 vs 9,143 sqft)
    $431,544
  • 1726 Hillcrest Ln, TX 78721
    986 sqft | $417/sqft | built 1966 | Similar size (986 vs 988 sqft); Similar age (1966 vs 1965); Same neighborhood
    $410,840

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.

  • 1617 Berene Ave, Austin, TX 78721
    July-31-2026 | 960 sqft | $286/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (960 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $275,000
  • 4505 Kitty Ave, Austin, TX 78721
    July-22-2026 | 1,040 sqft | $409/sqft | built 1956 | 5% size difference (1,040 sqft); Moderate age difference (9 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 4610 Tanney St, Austin, TX 78721
    September-15-2026 | 984 sqft | $493/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (984 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $485,000
  • 1813 Loreto Dr, Austin, TX 78721
    June-3-2026 | 1,036 sqft | $410/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (1,036 sqft); Similar age (1965); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 5112 Heflin Ln, Austin, TX 78721
    May-21-2026 | 960 sqft | $358/sqft | built 1962 | Similar size (960 sqft); Similar age (1962); Sold after the valuation date
    $344,000

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.