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$985,360$302 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $685,300 on Oct 12, 2021

553 ROCKY SPOT DR

AUSTIN, TX 78737
0
Baths
3,265 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
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

$985K
$875K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$685,300 · Oct 12, 2021
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.$437,110
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$349,688
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.56%
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.$548,250
HIGHLAND HOMELOANS LLC · recorded Oct 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,351 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$839,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$148,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$690,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$840,805
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$839,220

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHAYS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Porch · 143 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.

M
Sycamore Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Sycamore Springs Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Dripping Springs High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 mi

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78737These 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.17
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,432
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,053
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$189,234
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

553 Rocky Spot 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 more than 92% of homes in Hays County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Highpointe
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Hays County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Austin 78737
  • Among the newest homes in Highpointe

What homes are worth in Austin 78737

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

This home
$489K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Austin 78737.

How it measures up in Austin 78737

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78737.

Estimated value$985,360
CheaperTypical $815,717Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$302
CheaperTypical $283Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area3,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,887 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.93 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 2009Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 553 Rocky Spot Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighpointeAustin 78737Hays County
Estimated valuepricier than$985,36088% of homes75% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30290% of homes61% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than3,265 ft²60% of homes68% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac41% of homes31% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than2021almost all homes95% of homes83% of homes

About 553 Rocky Spot Dr

How much is 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX is $985,360 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $875,357 to $1,095,363. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX last sell?

553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX last sold on Oct 12, 2021 for $685,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX?

553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX has 3,265 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX built?

553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX?

553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX is assigned to Sycamore Springs Middle School (middle), rated A; Sycamore Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Dripping Springs High School (high), rated B. All sit in Dripping Springs Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78737?

Among the 8,278 homes in Austin 78737, it is worth more than 75% of them ($985,360 against a typical $815,717), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($302 against a typical $283), it is bigger than 68% of them (3,265 ft² against a typical 2,887 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.93 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2021 against a typical 2009). Measured against all of Hays County, it is worth more than 92% 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 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 553 Rocky Spot Dr, Austin, TX was $15,351. The county assessed it at $839,220.

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