Travis Value

5428 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 3,213 sqft, built 1985 Appraised at $957,078 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000474495

Appraised value
$957,078
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
3,213 sqft
$298 per sqft
Year built
1985
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 decreased 4.3% from $1,000,000 in 2025 to $957,078 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.

  • 5308 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    3,202 sqft | $445/sqft | built 1991 | Similar size (3,202 vs 3,213 sqft); Similar lot size (9,509 vs 9,365 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,423,794
  • 5404 Tortuga Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    3,209 sqft | $298/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (3,209 vs 3,213 sqft); Built same year (1985); Lot 11% smaller (8,359 vs 9,365 sqft)
    $954,831
  • 5416 Tortuga Trl, TX 78731
    3,104 sqft | $361/sqft | built 1992 | Similar size (3,104 vs 3,213 sqft); Similar lot size (9,626 vs 9,365 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,120,462
  • 4304 Small Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,212 sqft | $328/sqft | built 1995 | Similar size (3,212 vs 3,213 sqft); Similar lot size (9,888 vs 9,365 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,053,696
  • 4712 Palisade Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,087 sqft | $289/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,087 vs 3,213 sqft); Similar age (1984 vs 1985); Lot 11% larger (10,384 vs 9,365 sqft)
    $893,021

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.

  • 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
  • 5914 N West Pl, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 3,076 sqft | $293/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (3,076 sqft); Similar age (1984); Sold after the valuation date
    $900,000
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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.