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$241,823$218 / 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 85How 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

5505 WASSAIL ST

AUSTIN, TX 78744
2
Baths
1,109 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$242K
$205K low$278K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,226 (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.$194,887 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,566
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,216

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.0.14
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.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 12 ft²

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

E
Widen Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Mendez Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Akins High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: Austin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78744These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,128
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,445 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,016
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

5505 Wassail St 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 less than 95% of homes in Travis County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Franklin Park
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Travis County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Franklin Park
  • Older than 76% of homes in Austin 78744

What homes are worth in Austin 78744

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

This home
$197K$673K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Austin 78744.

How it measures up in Austin 78744

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78744.

Estimated value$241,823
CheaperTypical $321,631Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,109 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 5505 Wassail St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin ParkAustin 78744Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$241,82313% of homes7% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21827% of homes53% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,109 ft²29% of homes16% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac7% of homes39% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than197975% of homes24% of homes25% of homes

About 5505 Wassail St

How much is 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX is $241,823 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $205,457 to $278,189. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX last sell?

5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX last sold on Feb 26, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX?

5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,109 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX built?

5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX?

5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX is assigned to Widen Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Mendez Middle School (middle), rated B; Akins High School (high), rated C. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78744?

Among the 13,983 homes in Austin 78744, it is worth more than 7% of them ($241,823 against a typical $321,631), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($218 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,109 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1979 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 5% 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 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5505 Wassail St, Austin, TX was $2,226. The county assessed it at $194,887.

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