Travis Value

5505 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745

4 bed / 3 bath, 3,185 sqft, built 2023, in Bird Nest Appraised at $1,429,890 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000319532

Appraised value
$1,429,890
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,586,250
Living area
3,185 sqft
$449 per sqft
Year built
2023
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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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 increased 10.0% from $1,299,900 in 2025 to $1,429,890 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $449 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $156,360 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Bird Nest neighborhood and ZIP 78745.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 84 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $386 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +13.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1101 Emerald Forest Cv, TX 78745
    3,229 sqft | $409/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (3,229 vs 3,185 sqft); Built same year (2023); Similar lot size (12,074 vs 12,558 sqft)
    $1,320,000
  • 4606 Goliad Ln, TX 78745
    3,141 sqft | $197/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (3,141 vs 3,185 sqft); Similar age (2021 vs 2023); Lot 11% smaller (11,234 vs 12,558 sqft)
    $619,085
  • 710 Philco Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    3,217 sqft | $342/sqft | built 2023 | Similar size (3,217 vs 3,185 sqft); Built same year (2023); Same neighborhood
    $1,099,093
  • 4501 S 3 St, TX 78745
    3,104 sqft | $447/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (3,104 vs 3,185 sqft); Similar age (2022 vs 2023); Same bed/bath (4/3)
    $1,386,744
  • 4609 Goliad Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    3,080 sqft | $443/sqft | built 2022 | Similar size (3,080 vs 3,185 sqft); Similar age (2022 vs 2023); Same bed/bath (4/3)
    $1,364,111

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.

  • 4701 S Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-23-2026 | 3,231 sqft | $463/sqft | built 2021 | Similar size (3,231 sqft); Similar age (2021); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,495,000
  • 4508 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    July-6-2026 | 3,172 sqft | $363/sqft | built 2009 | Similar size (3,172 sqft); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (4)
    $1,150,000
  • 1101 Emerald Forest Cv, Austin, TX 78745
    May-7-2026 | 3,229 sqft | $464/sqft | built 2024 | Similar size (3,229 sqft); Similar age (2024); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,499,000
  • 1405 Matthews Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    May-20-2026 | 3,002 sqft | $266/sqft | built 2015 | 6% size difference (3,002 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $800,000
  • 4611 Banister Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    September-10-2026 | 3,256 sqft | $517/sqft | built 2026 | Similar size (3,256 sqft); Similar age (2026); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,684,000

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