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$1,984,887$708 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5500 RIDGE OAK DR

AUSTIN, TX 78731
3
Baths
2,805 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,371 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,276,189 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$545,571
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$730,618
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,187,976
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,276,189

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTravis
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 40 ft²Patio · 604 ft²Porch · 15 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Highland Park Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Lamar Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
McCallum High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Austin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78731These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,075
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,123 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$166,041
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

5500 Ridge Oak Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Travis County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Travis County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Travis County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Travis County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Travis County

What homes are worth in Austin 78731

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$187K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Austin 78731.

How it measures up in Austin 78731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78731.

Estimated value$1,984,887
CheaperTypical $1,087,518Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$708
CheaperTypical $431Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area2,805 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 5500 Ridge Oak Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighland Park West / BalconesAustin 78731Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,984,88763% of homes90% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70874% of homes93% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than2,805 ft²52% of homes63% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac36% of homes67% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than196262% of homes19% of homes9% of homes

About 5500 Ridge Oak Dr

How much is 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX is $1,984,887 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,864,687 to $2,105,087. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX last sell?

5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX last sold on Jun 8, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX?

5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX has 3 bathrooms, 2,805 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX built?

5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX?

5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX is assigned to Highland Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Lamar Middle School (middle), rated A; McCallum High School (high), rated A. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78731?

Among the 8,814 homes in Austin 78731, it is worth more than 90% of them ($1,984,887 against a typical $1,087,518), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($708 against a typical $431), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,805 ft² against a typical 2,485 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1962 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 95% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5500 Ridge Oak Dr, Austin, TX was $20,371. The county assessed it at $1,276,189.

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