15517 WHISTLING STRAITS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $779,011 and $993,606, with a best estimate of $964,398. That places the property above the R251501D - Avery Ranch South median of $708,305, in a neighborhood that declined 3.8% over the past year.
Estimated Value Range
$964,398
$642,349
Based on 5 comparable properties(5 in the same subdivision)
Based on 5 comparable properties in R251501D - Avery Ranch South, this home's estimated market value is between $779,011 and $993,606. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$82,871 for 236 sqft more living space and -$2,786 for being older. Net adjustment: +$80,085.
Adjusted +$132,734 for 378 sqft more living space and -$1,393 for being older. Net adjustment: +$131,341.
Adjusted +$188,566 for 537 sqft more living space and -$1,393 for being older. Net adjustment: +$187,173.
Adjusted +$238,078 for 678 sqft more living space and -$1,393 for being older. Net adjustment: +$236,685.
Adjusted +$235,269 for 670 sqft more living space and -$4,178 for being older. Net adjustment: +$231,091.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 9.3% below the R251501D - Avery Ranch South median of $708,305. That positions it competitively for buyers comparing within the neighborhood. Note that values in this subdivision declined 3.8% over the past year.
R251501D - Avery Ranch South
typicalThis home is -9.3% below the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $12,534 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $10,492 — saving $2,042 per year. That's $874 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% | $5,737 |
| Austin | City | 0.5240% | $3,366 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $2,373 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $664 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $285 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $109 |
| Road District (R02) | Road | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 1.9513% | $12,534 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $964,398 would pay approximately $6,020 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).