444 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $854,368 and $1,212,017, with a best estimate of $932,950. 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
$932,950
$834,874
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 $854,368 and $1,212,017. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$73,929 for 239 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$73,929.
Adjusted +$65,267 for 211 sqft more living space and +$24,874 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$90,141.
Adjusted +$288,290 for 932 sqft more living space and +$37,311 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$325,601.
Adjusted -$53,204 for 172 sqft less living space and +$24,874 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$28,330.
Adjusted +$11,445 for 37 sqft more living space and +$37,311 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$48,756.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 6.8% 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 +6.8% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $16,732 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $15,327 — saving $1,405 per year. That's $1,277 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% | $7,456 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,230 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,084 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $863 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $835 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $751 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $370 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $142 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $16,732 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $932,950 would pay approximately $5,823 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).