Travis Value

5505 Driftwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

3 bathrooms, 2,885 sqft, built 1999 Appraised at $1,018,064 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000522541

Appraised value
$1,018,064
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,885 sqft
$353 per sqft
Year built
1999
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78731, TCAD Appraisal Area X2000, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 14.0% from $1,183,744 in 2025 to $1,018,064 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $353 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.

  • 5001 Valburn Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    3,045 sqft | $330/sqft | built 1998 | 6% larger (3,045 vs 2,885 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1999); Similar lot size (24,785 vs 25,238 sqft)
    $1,005,787
  • 5109 Valburn Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    2,950 sqft | $329/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,950 vs 2,885 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1999); Similar lot size (23,086 vs 25,238 sqft)
    $971,604
  • 5317 Backtrail Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    3,088 sqft | $388/sqft | built 1992 | 7% larger (3,088 vs 2,885 sqft); Similar lot size (24,946 vs 25,238 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $1,198,564
  • 4817 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
    3,031 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1994 | 5% larger (3,031 vs 2,885 sqft); Similar age (1994 vs 1999); Similar lot size (24,524 vs 25,238 sqft)
    $1,028,836
  • 5005 Valburn Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    2,738 sqft | $337/sqft | built 1998 | 5% smaller (2,738 vs 2,885 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 1999); Similar lot size (23,478 vs 25,238 sqft)
    $923,086

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.

  • 6102 Bon Terra Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    October-1-2026 | 2,840 sqft | $336/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (2,840 sqft); Similar age (1996); Sold after the valuation date
    $955,000
  • 4028 Walnut Clay Dr, Austin, TX 78731
    August-17-2026 | 2,635 sqft | $398/sqft | built 1993 | 9% size difference (2,635 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,050,000
  • 5612 Bonnell Vista St, Austin, TX 78731
    July-16-2026 | 3,006 sqft | $399/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (3,006 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,199,000
  • 5910 Doone Valley Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    July-27-2026 | 2,982 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1989 | Similar size (2,982 sqft); Moderate age difference (10 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,399,999
  • 5902 Down Valley Ct, Austin, TX 78731
    June-11-2026 | 3,276 sqft | $351/sqft | built 1991 | 14% size difference (3,276 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,150,000

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.