457 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $880,288 and $963,560, with a best estimate of $926,828. 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
$926,828
$877,621
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 $880,288 and $963,560. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$112,285 for 363 sqft more living space and -$12,437 for being older. Net adjustment: +$99,848.
Adjusted +$103,624 for 335 sqft more living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$116,061.
Adjusted -$14,848 for 48 sqft less living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: -$2,411.
Adjusted +$49,801 for 161 sqft more living space and +$24,874 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$74,675.
This comparable closely matches the subject property's features.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 12.3% 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 +12.3% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $17,589 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $16,176 — saving $1,413 per year. That's $1,348 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased +6.0% vs the subdivision average of +2.3%. This above-average increase gives a protest opportunity score of 39 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $7,838 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,395 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,242 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $907 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $878 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $790 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $389 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $149 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $17,589 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $926,828 would pay approximately $5,785 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).