Travis Value

5503 Driftwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

4 bed / 3 bath, 3,634 sqft, built 1963 Appraised at $1,346,729 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000522542

Appraised value
$1,346,729
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,450,956
Living area
3,634 sqft
$371 per sqft
Year built
1963
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X2009, and Northwest Hills 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 $1,224,299 in 2025 to $1,346,729 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $371 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $104,227 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 335 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $470 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5500 Lakemoore Dr, TX 78731
    3,544 sqft | $543/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (3,544 vs 3,634 sqft); Lot 18% larger (29,616 vs 25,190 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,923,776
  • 6320 Sprucewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,921 sqft | $443/sqft | built 1977 | 8% larger (3,921 vs 3,634 sqft); Similar lot size (25,861 vs 25,190 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,737,307
  • 7506 Valleydale Dr, TX 78731
    3,919 sqft | $465/sqft | built 1973 | 8% larger (3,919 vs 3,634 sqft); Lot 12% larger (28,244 vs 25,190 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,821,411
  • 6504 Marblewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,347 sqft | $397/sqft | built 1977 | 8% smaller (3,347 vs 3,634 sqft); Similar lot size (22,672 vs 25,190 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,327,248
  • 5203 Valburn Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    3,565 sqft | $485/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (3,565 vs 3,634 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,730,110

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.

  • 6905 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-7-2026 | 3,065 sqft | $571/sqft | built 1963 | Similar age (1963); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $1,750,000
  • 5604 Blueridge Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    July-17-2026 | 3,245 sqft | $430/sqft | built 1981 | 11% size difference (3,245 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $1,395,000
  • 4203 Farhills Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-12-2026 | 3,911 sqft | $422/sqft | built 1974 | 8% size difference (3,911 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Within 1 bedroom (5 vs 4)
    $1,650,000
  • 3302 Cherry Tree Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    June-30-2026 | 3,456 sqft | $723/sqft | built 1960 | Similar size (3,456 sqft); Similar age (1960); Sold after the valuation date
    $2,499,999
  • 3304 Cherry Tree Cir, Austin, TX 78731
    August-6-2026 | 3,881 sqft | $438/sqft | built 1956 | 7% size difference (3,881 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,699,000

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.