228 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $496,843 and $854,492, with a best estimate of $807,545. 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
$807,545
$824,707
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 $496,843 and $854,492. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$143,526 for 464 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$143,526.
Adjusted -$242,510 for 784 sqft less living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: -$267,384.
Adjusted -$19,487 for 63 sqft less living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: -$31,924.
Adjusted +$137,340 for 444 sqft more living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: +$112,466.
Adjusted -$294,477 for 952 sqft less living space. Net adjustment: -$294,477.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 5.5% 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 +5.5% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $16,528 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $15,125 — saving $1,403 per year. That's $1,260 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased +5.8% vs the subdivision average of +2.3%. This above-average increase gives a protest opportunity score of 33 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $7,365 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,190 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,047 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $853 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $825 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $742 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $366 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $140 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $16,528 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $807,545 would pay approximately $5,041 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).