420 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $524,991 and $882,640, with a best estimate of $852,856. That places the property above the R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON median of $781,434, in a neighborhood that appreciated 2.3% over the past year.
Estimated Value Range
$852,856
$920,219
Based on 5 comparable properties(5 in the same subdivision)
Based on 5 comparable properties in R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON, this home's estimated market value is between $524,991 and $882,640. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$171,675 for 555 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$171,675.
Adjusted -$214,362 for 693 sqft less living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: -$239,236.
Adjusted +$8,661 for 28 sqft more living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: -$3,776.
Adjusted +$28,149 for 91 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$28,149.
Adjusted +$165,488 for 535 sqft more living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: +$140,614.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 17.8% above the R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON median of $781,434. With 399 homes in the subdivision, the property sits in the upper tier. The neighborhood appreciated 2.3% over the past year.
R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON
above averageThis home is +17.8% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $18,442 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $17,022 — saving $1,420 per year. That's $1,419 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased +6.4% vs the subdivision average of +2.3%. This above-average increase gives a protest opportunity score of 41 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $8,218 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,560 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,400 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $952 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $920 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $828 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $408 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $156 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $18,442 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $852,856 would pay approximately $5,324 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).