Travis Value

5501 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78731

5 bed / 4 bath, 2,398 sqft, built 1954 Appraised at $1,287,569 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000127928

Appraised value
$1,287,569
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,716,446
Living area
2,398 sqft
$537 per sqft
Year built
1954
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 10.0% from $1,170,517 in 2025 to $1,287,569 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $537 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $428,877 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78731.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 565 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $497 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +12.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 4804 Balcones Dr, TX 78731
    2,437 sqft | $462/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,437 vs 2,398 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1954); Similar lot size (16,918 vs 16,766 sqft)
    $1,125,894
  • 4802 Balcones Dr, TX 78731
    2,265 sqft | $428/sqft | built 1953 | 6% smaller (2,265 vs 2,398 sqft); Similar age (1953 vs 1954); Similar lot size (17,210 vs 16,766 sqft)
    $969,708
  • 3316 Perry Ln, Austin, TX 78731
    2,260 sqft | $419/sqft | built 1952 | 6% smaller (2,260 vs 2,398 sqft); Similar age (1952 vs 1954); Similar lot size (17,175 vs 16,766 sqft)
    $947,976
  • 4908 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    2,464 sqft | $540/sqft | built 1958 | Similar size (2,464 vs 2,398 sqft); Similar age (1958 vs 1954); Similar lot size (17,162 vs 16,766 sqft)
    $1,331,163
  • 3325 Perry Ln, TX 78731
    2,346 sqft | $527/sqft | built 1950 | Similar size (2,346 vs 2,398 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1954); Similar lot size (17,428 vs 16,766 sqft)
    $1,237,189

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.

  • 4101 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
    August-3-2026 | 2,558 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1964 | 7% size difference (2,558 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $875,000
  • 6904 Stahl Cv, Austin, TX 78731
    August-18-2026 | 2,421 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,421 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 5)
    $995,000
  • 3413 Mount Barker Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    May-20-2026 | 2,415 sqft | $642/sqft | built 1957 | Similar size (2,415 sqft); Similar age (1957); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,550,000
  • 5932 Highland Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    September-17-2026 | 2,551 sqft | $390/sqft | built 1967 | 6% size difference (2,551 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (4 vs 5)
    $995,000
  • 4611 Chiappero Trl, Austin, TX 78731
    May-12-2026 | 2,603 sqft | $672/sqft | built 1953 | 8% size difference (2,603 sqft); Similar age (1953); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,750,000

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