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$419,537$266 / 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 95How 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

8509 RUDDINGTON DR

AUSTIN, TX 78748
2
Baths
1,575 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.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$420K
$400K low$440K 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.$381,370
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$305,096
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.9%
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.$38,167
NEW FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Feb 27, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,943 (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.$418,690 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,964
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,726
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$398,596
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$418,690

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTravis
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 414 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
Casey Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Bedichek Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Akins High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Austin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78748These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.53,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,979 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,239
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,540
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°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

8509 Ruddington 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Austin 78748
  • Older than 87% of homes in Austin 78748

What homes are worth in Austin 78748

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

This home
$269K$848K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Austin 78748.

How it measures up in Austin 78748

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Austin 78748.

Estimated value$419,537
CheaperTypical $416,588Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,575 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,791 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 8509 Ruddington Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAustin 78748Travis County
Estimated valuepricier than$419,53751% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26668% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,575 ft²36% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac48% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than198213% of homes30% of homes

About 8509 Ruddington Dr

How much is 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX is $419,537 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $399,523 to $439,551. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX?

8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,575 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX built?

8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX?

8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX is assigned to Casey Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Bedichek Middle School (middle), rated D; Akins High School (high), rated C. All sit in Austin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX compare to other homes in Austin 78748?

Among the 16,999 homes in Austin 78748, it is worth more than 51% of them ($419,537 against a typical $416,588), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($266 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,575 ft² against a typical 1,791 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1982 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Travis County, it is worth more than 40% 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 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8509 Ruddington Dr, Austin, TX was $2,943. The county assessed it at $418,690.

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