Travis Value

5803 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745

2 bathrooms, 1,453 sqft, built 1973 Appraised at $352,359 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000323234

Appraised value
$352,359
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,453 sqft
$243 per sqft
Year built
1973
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

Compare this assessment

Start with the county value and property facts, then review appraisal comps, recent sales, and prior-year changes to decide whether the assessment is worth challenging. The comps on this page are free to review; email sign-in is only used to save a printable report.

For nearby context, browse ZIP 78745 and TCAD Appraisal Area J2000 assessment pages.

Protest deadline

The 2026 protest deadline was . The 2027 protest deadline is . 2027 notices usually arrive in April.

Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

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

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value decreased 9.2% from $387,864 in 2025 to $352,359 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $242 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.

  • 1213 Austin Highlands Blvd, TX 78745
    1,439 sqft | $244/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,439 vs 1,453 sqft); Similar age (1975 vs 1973); Similar lot size (6,560 vs 6,590 sqft)
    $350,524
  • 1103 Austin Highlands Blvd, TX 78745
    1,439 sqft | $247/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,439 vs 1,453 sqft); Similar age (1975 vs 1973); Similar lot size (6,616 vs 6,590 sqft)
    $356,084
  • 1625 Chippeway Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    1,459 sqft | $231/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (1,459 vs 1,453 sqft); Similar age (1975 vs 1973); Similar lot size (6,721 vs 6,590 sqft)
    $336,470
  • 6610 Woodhue Dr, TX 78745
    1,461 sqft | $249/sqft | built 1978 | Similar size (1,461 vs 1,453 sqft); Similar age (1978 vs 1973); Similar lot size (6,612 vs 6,590 sqft)
    $363,567
  • 1210 Austin Highlands Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
    1,415 sqft | $252/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (1,415 vs 1,453 sqft); Similar age (1974 vs 1973); Similar lot size (6,673 vs 6,590 sqft)
    $356,977

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.

  • 711 Buckingham Pl, Austin, TX 78745
    June-30-2026 | 1,427 sqft | $273/sqft | built 1973 | Similar size (1,427 sqft); Similar age (1973); Sold after the valuation date
    $389,000
  • 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
  • 5303 Harvest Ln, Austin, TX 78745
    August-10-2026 | 1,438 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (1,438 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years older); Sold after the valuation date
    $285,000
  • 800 Huntingdon Pl, Austin, TX 78745
    September-8-2026 | 1,277 sqft | $333/sqft | built 1971 | 12% size difference (1,277 sqft); Similar age (1971); Sold after the valuation date
    $425,000
  • 6902 Meadow Run, Austin, TX 78745
    June-18-2026 | 1,416 sqft | $339/sqft | built 1974 | Similar size (1,416 sqft); Similar age (1974); Sold after the valuation date
    $480,000

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.