424 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $502,411 and $860,059, with a best estimate of $830,275. 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
$830,275
$891,353
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 $502,411 and $860,059. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$149,094 for 482 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$149,094.
Adjusted -$236,942 for 766 sqft less living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: -$261,816.
Adjusted -$13,920 for 45 sqft less living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: -$26,357.
Adjusted +$5,568 for 18 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$5,568.
Adjusted +$142,908 for 462 sqft more living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: +$118,034.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 14.1% 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 +14.1% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $17,864 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $16,449 — saving $1,415 per year. That's $1,371 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 40 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $7,961 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,448 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,293 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $922 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $891 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $802 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $395 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $152 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $17,864 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $830,275 would pay approximately $5,183 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).