Travis Value

5501 Driftwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

2 bathrooms, 2,196 sqft, built 1961 Appraised at $887,160 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000522543

Appraised value
$887,160
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,196 sqft
$404 per sqft
Year built
1961
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 3.0% from $861,000 in 2025 to $887,160 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $404 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 570 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $390 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -10.4% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5602 Lakemoore Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,128 sqft | $487/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,128 vs 2,196 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1961); Similar lot size (24,572 vs 25,321 sqft)
    $1,035,554
  • 5604 Lakemoore Dr, TX 78731
    2,275 sqft | $472/sqft | built 1971 | Similar size (2,275 vs 2,196 sqft); Similar lot size (25,373 vs 25,321 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,074,508
  • 5603 Driftwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,248 sqft | $445/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (2,248 vs 2,196 sqft); Similar age (1960 vs 1961); Lot 16% smaller (21,226 vs 25,321 sqft)
    $1,000,187
  • 6405 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,254 sqft | $434/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,254 vs 2,196 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (22,429 vs 25,321 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $978,124
  • 5602 Blueridge Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    2,160 sqft | $435/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,160 vs 2,196 sqft); Similar age (1963 vs 1961); Same neighborhood
    $938,731

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.

  • 2619 Pembrook Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    June-1-2026 | 2,250 sqft | $600/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (2,250 sqft); Similar age (1959); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,350,000
  • 5704 Trailridge Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-30-2026 | 2,150 sqft | $488/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (2,150 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,050,000
  • 5602 Blueridge Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    May-29-2026 | 2,160 sqft | $451/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (2,160 sqft); Similar age (1963); Sold after the valuation date
    $975,000
  • 6904 Stahl Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 2,421 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1968 | 10% size difference (2,421 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $995,000
  • 4212 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-17-2026 | 2,137 sqft | $600/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,137 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,283,000

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.