The only answer to high Austin taxes then is to MOVE which myself and thousands have.
I heard that real estate prices in Austin have crashed. You can buy a four bedroom house within a mile of downtown for $75,000.
.well, I’ve been involved full time as a broker and developer since 1971 and I have not heard what you are quoting.
More info would be needed to properly answer the question you raise e.g. 1. Which direction from downtown? 2. Square feet?
3. Address is important. Meaning the neighborhood the house is in. 4. How old is the house?
With those answers, I could tell you whether or not what you heard is close or not.