217 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $823,436 and $902,017, with a best estimate of $848,843. 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
$848,843
$786,125
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 $823,436 and $902,017. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$42,996 for 139 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$42,996.
Adjusted +$34,335 for 111 sqft more living space and +$24,874 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$59,209.
Adjusted -$19,487 for 63 sqft less living space and +$37,311 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$17,824.
Adjusted -$69,289 for 224 sqft less living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$56,852.
Adjusted +$47,327 for 153 sqft more living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$59,764.
The Neighborhood
This home is in line with the R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON median of $781,434. The neighborhood appreciated 2.3% over the past year.
R302609C - HIGHLAND HORIZON
typicalThis home is +0.6% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $15,755 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $14,359 — saving $1,396 per year. That's $1,197 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% | $7,021 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,041 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $2,904 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $813 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $786 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $708 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $348 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $134 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $15,755 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $848,843 would pay approximately $5,298 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).