Travis Value

5801 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745

2 bathrooms, 1,509 sqft, built 1973 Appraised at $360,806 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000323235

Appraised value
$360,806
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,509 sqft
$239 per sqft
Year built
1973
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 decreased 9.0% from $396,662 in 2025 to $360,806 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $239 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78745.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 937 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $277 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -8.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 1013 Milford Way, Austin, TX 78745
    1,521 sqft | $219/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (1,521 vs 1,509 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1973); Similar lot size (7,940 vs 8,228 sqft)
    $332,488
  • 815 King Edward Pl, Austin, TX 78745
    1,528 sqft | $241/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,528 vs 1,509 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1973); Similar lot size (8,228 vs 8,228 sqft)
    $368,798
  • 5914 Cherry Loop, Austin, TX 78745
    1,514 sqft | $233/sqft | built 1972 | Similar size (1,514 vs 1,509 sqft); Similar age (1972 vs 1973); Similar lot size (8,603 vs 8,228 sqft)
    $353,415
  • 6204 Libyan Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    1,479 sqft | $232/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,479 vs 1,509 sqft); Similar lot size (8,341 vs 8,228 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $343,567
  • 1213 Turtle Creek Blvd, TX 78745
    1,478 sqft | $236/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,478 vs 1,509 sqft); Similar lot size (8,128 vs 8,228 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $348,419

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.

  • 3408 Clarksburg Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    September-17-2026 | 1,448 sqft | $397/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,448 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $575,000
  • 5403 Village Way Ct, Austin, TX 78745
    September-4-2026 | 1,454 sqft | $375/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (1,454 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $545,000
  • 5115 Creekline Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    July-31-2026 | 1,560 sqft | $417/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,560 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $650,000
  • 7504 Whispering Oaks Dr, Austin, TX 78745
    August-14-2026 | 1,480 sqft | $425/sqft | built 1979 | Similar size (1,480 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $629,000
  • 3216 Plantation Rd, Austin, TX 78745
    June-17-2026 | 1,502 sqft | $316/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,502 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $475,000

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.