8500 COLUMBIA FALLS DR, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
ROUND ROCK, 78681 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $225,313 and $637,276, with a best estimate of $506,825. 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
$506,825
$442,950
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 $225,313 and $637,276. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$30,399 for 76 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$30,399.
Adjusted -$43,599 for 109 sqft less living space and +$1,940 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$41,659.
Adjusted -$146,397 for 366 sqft less living space and -$5,820 for being older. Net adjustment: -$152,217.
Adjusted +$119,997 for 300 sqft more living space and -$3,880 for being older. Net adjustment: +$116,117.
Adjusted -$4,000 for 10 sqft less living space and +$3,880 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$120.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 2.4% below the R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD) median of $453,749. That positions it competitively for buyers comparing within the neighborhood. Note that values in this subdivision declined 4.0% over the past year.
R270588F - Fern Bluff Sec 1,1A,1B,2,2 (AMD)
typicalThis home is -2.4% below the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $7,562 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $6,230 — saving $1,332 per year. That's $519 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% | $3,956 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $1,636 |
| Fern Bluff MUD | MUD | 0.1800% | $797 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $458 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $443 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $196 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $75 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 1.7073% | $7,562 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $506,825 would pay approximately $3,164 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).