Travis Value

5545 Hero Dr, Austin, TX 78735

2 bathrooms, 2,429 sqft, built 1998 Appraised at $866,208 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000446455

Appraised value
$866,208
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
2,429 sqft
$357 per sqft
Year built
1998
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 0.1% from $865,318 in 2025 to $866,208 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $357 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • 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.

  • 5525 Hero Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    2,434 sqft | $363/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (2,434 vs 2,429 sqft); Similar age (1999 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,501 vs 7,501 sqft)
    $884,066
  • 4009 Great Plains Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    2,408 sqft | $345/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,408 vs 2,429 sqft); Built same year (1998); Similar lot size (7,666 vs 7,501 sqft)
    $830,754
  • 4013 Great Plains Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    2,425 sqft | $349/sqft | built 1998 | Similar size (2,425 vs 2,429 sqft); Built same year (1998); Similar lot size (7,801 vs 7,501 sqft)
    $847,432
  • 4408 Sacred Arrow Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    2,485 sqft | $343/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,485 vs 2,429 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,562 vs 7,501 sqft)
    $851,734
  • 4109 Great Plains Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    2,417 sqft | $342/sqft | built 1997 | Similar size (2,417 vs 2,429 sqft); Similar age (1997 vs 1998); Similar lot size (7,801 vs 7,501 sqft)
    $826,084

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.

  • 8024 Cobblestone, Austin, TX 78735
    July-17-2026 | 2,522 sqft | $277/sqft | built 2003 | Similar size (2,522 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $699,000
  • 5405 Apache Creek Cv, Austin, TX 78735
    September-4-2026 | 2,109 sqft | $357/sqft | built 1998 | 13% size difference (2,109 sqft); Similar age (1998); Sold after the valuation date
    $752,500
  • 3903 Gaines Ct, Austin, TX 78735
    July-8-2026 | 2,581 sqft | $333/sqft | built 1999 | 6% size difference (2,581 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold after the valuation date
    $859,000
  • 5408 Fort Benton Dr, Austin, TX 78735
    April-15-2026 | 2,469 sqft | $294/sqft | built 2002 | Similar size (2,469 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $725,000
  • 5720 Sunset Rdg, Austin, TX 78735
    June-23-2026 | 2,721 sqft | $276/sqft | built 2005 | 12% size difference (2,721 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $750,000

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.