449 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $528,767 and $861,070, with a best estimate of $839,469. 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
$839,469
$886,416
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 $528,767 and $861,070. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$163,014 for 527 sqft more living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$175,451.
Adjusted -$223,023 for 721 sqft less living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: -$235,460.
Adjusted +$19,487 for 63 sqft more living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$31,924.
Adjusted +$156,827 for 507 sqft more living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: +$144,390.
Adjusted -$274,989 for 889 sqft less living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$262,552.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 13.4% 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 +13.4% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $17,765 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $16,351 — saving $1,414 per year. That's $1,363 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased +7.5% vs the subdivision average of +2.3%. This above-average increase gives a protest opportunity score of 46 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $7,917 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,429 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,275 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $917 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $886 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $798 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $393 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $151 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $17,765 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $839,469 would pay approximately $5,240 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).