236 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $606,962 and $964,611, with a best estimate of $685,543. 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
$685,543
$663,266
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 $606,962 and $964,611. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted -$123,730 for 400 sqft less living space and -$49,748 for being older. Net adjustment: -$173,478.
Adjusted -$132,391 for 428 sqft less living space and -$24,874 for being older. Net adjustment: -$157,265.
Adjusted +$90,632 for 293 sqft more living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: +$78,195.
Adjusted -$186,213 for 602 sqft less living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: -$198,650.
Adjusted +$110,119 for 356 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$110,119.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 15.1% 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
below averageThis home is -15.1% below the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $13,293 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $11,920 — saving $1,373 per year. That's $993 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% | $5,924 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $2,566 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $2,450 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $686 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $663 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $597 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $294 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $113 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $13,293 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $685,543 would pay approximately $4,279 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).