117 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $519,075 and $830,183, with a best estimate of $783,236. 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
$783,236
$518,527
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 $519,075 and $830,183. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted -$283,032 for 915 sqft less living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: -$307,906.
Adjusted -$68,670 for 222 sqft less living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$56,233.
Adjusted -$345,515 for 1,117 sqft less living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$333,078.
Adjusted -$49,183 for 159 sqft less living space and +$24,874 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$24,309.
Adjusted +$88,157 for 285 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$88,157.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 33.6% below the R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON median of $781,434. That positions it competitively for buyers comparing within the neighborhood. The neighborhood appreciated 2.3% over the past year.
R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON
below averageThis home is -33.6% below the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $10,392 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $9,046 — saving $1,346 per year. That's $754 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% | $4,631 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $2,006 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $1,916 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $536 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $519 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $467 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $230 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $88 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $10,392 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $783,236 would pay approximately $4,889 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).