229 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $820,087 and $898,668, with a best estimate of $845,493. 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
$845,493
$786,842
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 $820,087 and $898,668. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$89,395 for 289 sqft more living space and -$49,748 for being older. Net adjustment: +$39,647.
Adjusted +$80,734 for 261 sqft more living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: +$55,860.
Adjusted +$26,911 for 87 sqft more living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: +$14,474.
Adjusted -$22,890 for 74 sqft less living space and -$37,311 for being older. Net adjustment: -$60,201.
Adjusted +$93,725 for 303 sqft more living space and -$37,311 for being older. Net adjustment: +$56,414.
The Neighborhood
This home is in line with the R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON median of $781,434. The neighborhood appreciated 2.3% over the past year.
R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON
typicalThis home is +0.7% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $15,769 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $14,374 — saving $1,395 per year. That's $1,198 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% | $7,027 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,044 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $2,907 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $814 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $787 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $708 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $349 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $134 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $15,769 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $845,493 would pay approximately $5,278 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).