8509 PRIEST RIVER DR, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
ROUND ROCK, 78681 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $150,309 and $388,024, with a best estimate of $348,842. That places the property below the R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD) median of $453,749, in a neighborhood that declined 4.0% over the past year.
Estimated Value Range
$348,842
$382,227
Based on 5 comparable properties(4 in the same subdivision)
Based on 5 comparable properties (4 in the same subdivision, 1 nearby), the estimated range is $150,309 and $388,024. More comparables in the same subdivision would strengthen this estimate.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted -$51,199 for 128 sqft less living space. Net adjustment: -$51,199.
Adjusted -$63,199 for 158 sqft less living space and +$3,880 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$59,319.
Adjusted -$49,999 for 125 sqft less living space and -$5,820 for being older. Net adjustment: -$55,819.
Adjusted -$237,594 for 594 sqft less living space and +$7,759 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$229,835.
Adjusted -$241,594 for 604 sqft less living space and +$7,759 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$233,835.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 15.8% below the R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD) median of $453,749. That positions it competitively for buyers comparing within the neighborhood. Note that values in this subdivision declined 4.0% over the past year.
R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD)
below averageThis home is -15.8% below the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $6,526 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $5,205 — saving $1,321 per year. That's $434 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased +1.9% vs the subdivision average of -4.0%. This above-average increase gives a protest opportunity score of 30 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $3,414 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $1,412 |
| Fern Bluff MUD | MUD | 0.1800% | $688 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $395 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $382 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $169 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $65 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 1.7073% | $6,526 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $348,842 would pay approximately $2,177 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).