Travis Value

5520 Hero Dr, Austin, TX 78735

5 bed / 3 bath, 3,018 sqft, built 2000 Appraised at $890,938 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000446481

Appraised value
$890,938
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$955,913
Living area
3,018 sqft
$295 per sqft
Year built
2000
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78735, TCAD Appraisal Area N4000, and Preserve at Oak Hill 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 increased 10.0% from $809,944 in 2025 to $890,938 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $295 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $64,975 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78735.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 1,387 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $364 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +5.1% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 5740 Republic Of Texas Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
    3,003 sqft | $321/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,003 vs 3,018 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 2000); Similar lot size (10,672 vs 10,741 sqft)
    $963,381
  • 3977 Sendero Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    3,064 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,064 vs 3,018 sqft); Similar age (1998 vs 2000); Similar lot size (10,937 vs 10,741 sqft)
    $1,038,974
  • 5725 Republic Of Texas Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
    3,004 sqft | $349/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,004 vs 3,018 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 2000); Similar lot size (11,016 vs 10,741 sqft)
    $1,047,427
  • 5324 Magdelena Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    3,026 sqft | $326/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,026 vs 3,018 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 2000); Similar lot size (9,853 vs 10,741 sqft)
    $987,644
  • 5808 Travis Green Ln, TX 78735
    3,081 sqft | $333/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (3,081 vs 3,018 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 2000); Lot 11% smaller (9,552 vs 10,741 sqft)
    $1,025,824

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.

  • 5740 Republic Of Texas Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
    June-12-2026 | 3,003 sqft | $450/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,003 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,350,000
  • 5808 Terravista Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    August-21-2026 | 2,990 sqft | $246/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (2,990 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $735,000
  • 5815 Republic Of Texas Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
    August-31-2026 | 3,505 sqft | $341/sqft | built 1999 | Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date; Same beds (5)
    $1,195,000
  • 7433 Bonniebrook Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    August-3-2026 | 3,343 sqft | $215/sqft | built 2007 | 11% size difference (3,343 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $720,000
  • 5905 Republic Of Texas Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
    March-31-2026 | 3,120 sqft | $383/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (3,120 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold 2 months after valuation date (weaker timing)
    $1,195,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.