8518 COLUMBIA FALLS DR, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
ROUND ROCK, 78681 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $214,099 and $620,991, with a best estimate of $534,434. That places the property above 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
$534,434
$525,710
Based on 5 comparable properties(5 in the same subdivision)
Based on 5 comparable properties in R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD), this home's estimated market value is between $214,099 and $620,991. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted -$22,399 for 56 sqft less living space and +$5,820 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$16,579.
Adjusted -$9,200 for 23 sqft less living space and +$5,820 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$3,380.
Adjusted +$140,797 for 352 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$140,797.
Adjusted -$162,396 for 406 sqft less living space and -$1,940 for being older. Net adjustment: -$164,336.
Adjusted +$172,796 for 432 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$172,796.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 15.9% above the R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD) median of $453,749. With 421 homes in the subdivision, the property sits in the upper tier. Note that values in this subdivision declined 4.0% over the past year.
R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD)
above averageThis home is +15.9% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $8,975 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $7,628 — saving $1,347 per year. That's $636 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased roughly in line with the neighborhood, so a tax protest is unlikely to yield significant savings.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $4,695 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $1,942 |
| Fern Bluff MUD | MUD | 0.1800% | $946 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $544 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $526 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $233 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $89 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 1.7073% | $8,975 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $534,434 would pay approximately $3,336 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).