224 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $689,552 and $768,133, with a best estimate of $714,958. That places the property below the R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON median of $781,434, in a neighborhood that appreciated 2.3% over the past year.
Estimated Value Range
$714,958
$697,175
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 $689,552 and $768,133. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted -$41,140 for 133 sqft less living space and -$49,748 for being older. Net adjustment: -$90,888.
Adjusted -$49,801 for 161 sqft less living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: -$74,675.
Adjusted -$103,624 for 335 sqft less living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: -$116,061.
Adjusted -$153,425 for 496 sqft less living space and -$37,311 for being older. Net adjustment: -$190,736.
Adjusted -$36,810 for 119 sqft less living space and -$37,311 for being older. Net adjustment: -$74,121.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 10.8% 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
typicalThis home is -10.8% below the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $13,972 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $12,593 — saving $1,379 per year. That's $1,049 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% | $6,226 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $2,697 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $2,576 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $721 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $697 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $627 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $309 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $119 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $13,972 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $714,958 would pay approximately $4,463 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).