240 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $468,694 and $826,343, with a best estimate of $796,558. 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
$796,558
$855,208
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 $468,694 and $826,343. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$115,378 for 373 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$115,378.
Adjusted -$270,659 for 875 sqft less living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: -$295,533.
Adjusted -$47,636 for 154 sqft less living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: -$60,073.
Adjusted -$28,149 for 91 sqft less living space. Net adjustment: -$28,149.
Adjusted +$109,191 for 353 sqft more living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: +$84,317.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 9.4% 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
typicalThis home is +9.4% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $17,139 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $15,731 — saving $1,408 per year. That's $1,311 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased +6.2% vs the subdivision average of +2.3%. This above-average increase gives a protest opportunity score of 35 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $7,638 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,308 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,160 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $884 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $855 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $770 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $379 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $145 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $17,139 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $796,558 would pay approximately $4,972 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).