440 SOUTHERN CROSS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78717
AUSTIN, 78717 — williamson County
Property at a Glance
This home is estimated between $886,229 and $969,502, with a best estimate of $932,769. 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
$932,769
$959,782
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 $886,229 and $969,502. All 5 comparables are in the same subdivision, giving this estimate high confidence.
Comparable Properties (5)
Adjusted +$105,789 for 342 sqft more living space. Net adjustment: +$105,789.
Adjusted +$97,128 for 314 sqft more living space and +$24,874 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$122,002.
Adjusted -$21,343 for 69 sqft less living space and +$24,874 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$3,531.
Adjusted +$43,305 for 140 sqft more living space and +$37,311 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$80,616.
Adjusted -$6,496 for 21 sqft less living space and +$12,437 for being newer. Net adjustment: +$5,941.
The Neighborhood
This home is valued 22.8% 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
above averageThis home is +22.8% above the subdivision median.
Tax Analysis
The estimated annual property tax is $19,235 across all districts. With a homestead exemption claimed, that drops to $17,807 — saving $1,428 per year. That's $1,484 per month a buyer should budget. The assessed value increased +5.5% vs the subdivision average of +2.3%. This above-average increase gives a protest opportunity score of 36 out of 100 — it may be worth challenging the appraisal.
Tax Districts
| District | Type | Rate | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock ISD | School | 0.8931% | $8,572 |
| Brushy Creek MUD | MUD | 0.3868% | $3,713 |
| Williamson County | County | 0.3694% | $3,546 |
| Austin Community College | special | 0.1034% | $992 |
| Williamson County ESD #2 - Sam Bass VFD | ESD | 0.1000% | $960 |
| Brushy Creek MUD Defined Area | MUD | 0.0900% | $864 |
| Williamson County FM/Rd | County | 0.0443% | $425 |
| Upper Brushy Creek WCID | Water | 0.0170% | $163 |
| Williamson Central Appraisal District | cad | 0.0000% | $0 |
| Total Annual Tax | 2.0041% | $19,235 | |
Mortgage Context
At today's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.38%, a buyer financing $932,769 would pay approximately $5,822 per month (principal and interest only, excluding taxes and insurance).