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$409,163$220 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

8517 COLUMBIA FALLS DR

ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
3 / 1
Baths
1,856 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$409K
$394K low$424K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$263,293
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$210,634
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.35%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$145,870
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA · recorded Oct 9, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,453 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$420,235 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,735
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$415,555
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$420,235

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWilliamson
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1993
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 86 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fern Bluff Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Chisholm Trail Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Round Rock High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Round Rock Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78681These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.72,545
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,224 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8517 Columbia Falls Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Stone Canyon
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Williamson County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Stone Canyon
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Round Rock 78681
  • Older than 83% of homes in Stone Canyon

What homes are worth in Round Rock 78681

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$261K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Round Rock 78681.

How it measures up in Round Rock 78681

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Round Rock 78681.

Estimated value$409,163
CheaperTypical $498,489Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$220
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,856 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,314 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 8517 Columbia Falls Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStone CanyonRound Rock 78681Williamson County
Estimated valuepricier than$409,1638% of homes26% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22065% of homes52% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,856 ft²12% of homes28% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac36% of homes25% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than199217% of homes34% of homes18% of homes

About 8517 Columbia Falls Dr

How much is 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX is $409,163 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $394,426 to $423,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX last sell?

8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX last sold on Oct 1, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX?

8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX has 3 bathrooms and 1,856 square feet of living space.

When was 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX built?

8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX?

8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX is assigned to Fern Bluff Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Chisholm Trail Middle School (middle), rated B+; Round Rock High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Round Rock Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX compare to other homes in Round Rock 78681?

Among the 18,081 homes in Round Rock 78681, it is worth more than 26% of them ($409,163 against a typical $498,489), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($220 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,856 ft² against a typical 2,314 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1992 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Williamson County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8517 Columbia Falls Dr, Round Rock, TX was $5,453. The county assessed it at $420,235.

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