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Where the commuter train to downtown begins. For a new home and a big yard inside Leander ISD, it’s Leander.

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183Cedar ParkLiberty HillJonestownLeanderCity limits: U.S. Census TIGER · Roads & lakes: Natural Earth
School districtLeander ISDFind your zoned school ↗
High schoolsLeanderRouseGlenn
PopulationAbout 59,0002020 Census: 59,202
Median sale price$455KJan–Aug 2026 median · flat vs last year · Unlock MLS
01 — AT A GLANCE

The heart of Leander ISD.New homes, big yards.

WhereLocationNorthwest of Austin, just above Cedar Park. The 183A Toll and MetroRail connect it to Austin.
FeelVibeEstablished golf communities sit alongside new hilltop neighborhoods. The new Northline downtown is giving the city a center.
ForBest forFamilies who want a new home and a big yard inside Leander ISD.
02 — HOME PRICES

What homes sell forin Leander right now.

The Jan–Aug 2026 median compared with last year. Single-month numbers swing with the number of sales.

Median sale · Jan–Aug 2026$455KAbout the same as 2025
Homes sold · Aug 2026124
Price per sq ft · Aug 2026$198
Median days on market · Aug 202647 days
Median sale price by year
2021$440K
2022$525K
2023$472K
2024$494K
2025$456K
2026*$455K
* 2026 is January–August
Median by bedrooms · 2026
3 bed$350K
4 bed$485K
5 bed$710K
Price range — what sold in August 2026 (124 sales)
Under $200K 2%$200–299K 10%$300–399K 26%$400–499K 24%$500–599K 12%$600–699K 6%$700–799K 3%$800–999K 8%$1–1.19M 4%$1.2–1.39M 2%$1.4M+ 2%
PRO TIP
Half of sales were $300K–$499K. In August, 62 of 124 sales closed between $300K and $499K, while 21 (17%) sold for $800K or more. New-build communities and older neighborhoods price very differently.

Source: Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot (Leander, residential), retrieved Sep 27, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

03 — SCHOOLS

The heart of Leander ISD.Check any address in seconds.

Elementary
AkinBagdadBlock House CreekCamachoHisleLarkspurNorthPlainPleasant HillTarvinWhitestoneWinkley
Middle
DanielsonLeanderStilesWiley
High
GlennLeanderRouse

Leander ISD schools with Leander addresses. Zoned schools vary by subdivision, even within Leander — always verify by address before you choose a home.

Check zoned schools ↗
04 — COMMUTE

Drive the 183A to work.Take the train downtown.

Typical drive times from central Leander. Allow more at rush hour.

AppleNorth Austin campus20–30 min
DellHQ · Round Rock25–35 min
DowntownDowntown Austin35–50 min
SamsungTaylor fab45–55 min
TeslaGiga Texas · Southeast45–60 min
SpaceXBastrop plant65–80 min
05 — EVERYDAY LIFE

Easy on weekdays.Lake parks on weekends.

Getting around183A Toll — to Cedar Park and Austin MetroRail Leander Station — first stop on the commuter line to downtown Ronald Reagan Blvd — links the new neighborhoods to the north
WeekendsDevine Lake Park — fishing lake and walking trails Northline — the new downtown (in progress) Lake Travis — lakeside to the west
ShoppingH-E-B Lakeline Mall · 1890 Ranch in Cedar Park Northline phase 1 retail (under construction)
06 — SHOPPING

Where you’lldo your shopping.

Shopping centers
Bar W MarketplaceH-E-B-anchored center with restaurants and banks on the north side
Shops at Crystal FallsBoutiques and everyday shops near Crystal Falls
NorthlineThe new downtown, with shops and restaurants opening in phases
Liberty Hill CrossingJust north of Leander on US 183 (Liberty Hill) — Costco, Target (a 148,000 sq ft store) and T.J. Maxx
Major stores
H-E-B (2)CostcoTargetWalgreens

Walmart is just south in Cedar Park.

07 — WHAT’S COMING

A new downtownis rising now.

On once-empty land along the 183A, Leander’s new town center and civic buildings are filling in one by one.

NORTHLINEUnder constructionA 115-acre new downtownHomes, a hotel, shops and offices on a new main street. Phase 1 retail is under construction along the 183A.
CITY HALLPlannedA new city hall inside NorthlineThe Northline development agreement includes sites for a new city hall and city facilities.
CENTEX SPORTS2028 targetA 40-acre youth sports complexAn indoor arena, track and soccer fields. City Council approved moving ahead with phase 1 in September 2026.
CEDARVIEW · SCHEELSOpened Aug. 2026A major shopping district just southCedarview, 117 acres in Cedar Park. A giant Scheels opened as its first store.

Timelines are as announced and may change.

08 — COMMUNITIES

Same city.Very different neighborhoods.

Numbers on the map match the cards below. Prices vary a lot within each neighborhood, so we leave them out — ask us and we’ll walk you through recent sales.

Neighborhood map183A183292243San GabrielHero WayCrystal Falls14311234567891011121314151617
Neighborhood boundaries: Williamson & Travis County plat and appraisal records · dashed line: city limits · includes Leander-address areas (78641) Featured below Other neighborhoods
  1. 1Crystal Falls
  2. 2Travisso
  3. 3Northline
  4. 4Deerbrooke
  5. 5Devine Lake
  6. 6Palmera Ridge
  7. 7Bryson
  8. 8Block House Creek
  9. 9Summerlyn
  10. 10Benbrook Ranch
  11. 11Horizon Park
  12. 12Sarita Valley
  13. 13Mason Creek
  14. 14Oak Creek
  15. 15Bar W Ranch
  16. 16Magnolia Creek
  17. 17Hazlewood
1Crystal Falls

A large master-planned community on Leander’s south side, with an 18-hole public golf course through the canyons and over 1,000 acres of open space.

Golf courseTwo poolsDisc golf & trails
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highWhitestone · Leander/Running Brushy · Leander
2Travisso

An upscale master-planned community in the Hill Country on the Travis County side, with a lifestyle director running events.

Two amenity centersPickleball & tennis5+ miles of trails
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highMason · Running Brushy · Cedar Park
3Northline

Leander’s new 116-acre downtown at US 183 and San Gabriel Parkway, mixing townhomes and condos with shops and civic buildings.

Walkable retailTownhomes & condosNear MetroRail
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highPlain · Danielson · Glenn
4Deerbrooke

A newer master-planned community with several builders, centered on a community center with an infinity-edge pool and water park.

Infinity pool & water parkFitness centerTrails & dog park
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highHisle · Danielson · Glenn
5Devine Lake

A newer neighborhood next to 45-acre Devine Lake Park, with fishing and kayaking on the lake.

Next to lake parkPoolWalking trails
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highHisle · Leander · Glenn
6Palmera Ridge

An east-side community planned for about 1,000 homes, with trails linking ponds and parks.

Two poolsClubhousePonds & trails
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highTarvin · Wiley · Glenn
7Bryson

A master-planned community from the mid-2010s with a lifestyle director and trails along Bryson Creek.

Lagoon poolSplash pad3+ miles of trails
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highNorth · Wiley · Glenn
8Block House Creek

A large neighborhood built from the 1980s to early 2000s. The MUD acts as the HOA, and a creek runs through it.

Two pools (one heated)Pickleball & volleyballCreek & 3-mile loop
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highBlock House Creek · Wiley · Rouse
9Summerlyn

Built from the mid-2000s to 2010s, centered on an 8-acre pool park.

Pool & splash padPlaygroundGreenbelt
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highNorth · Danielson · Glenn
10Benbrook Ranch

An early-2000s neighborhood with its own disc golf course.

PoolDisc golfWalking trails
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highPlain · Danielson/Leander · Glenn
11Horizon Park

Built from the late 1990s to early 2010s, with a park and pool in the middle.

PoolBasketball courtPark
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highPleasant Hill · Wiley · Rouse
12Sarita Valley

An early-2010s neighborhood on the south side with generous parkland.

Pool & clubhouseTrailsPlaygrounds
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highTarvin · Stiles · Rouse
13Mason Creek

A 2000s-era neighborhood close to central Leander.

Pool & splash padPlaygroundSport courts
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highCamacho/Whitestone · Leander · Leander
14Oak Creek

The first master-planned community in Leander’s transit-oriented district, next to the MetroRail station (mid-2010s).

Resort-style pool14 acres of parks & pondsNext to MetroRail
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highPlain · Leander · Glenn
15Bar W Ranch

A newer neighborhood along the San Gabriel River. It has a Leander address but is in Liberty Hill ISD, with Bar W Elementary inside the neighborhood.

Pool & clubhouseDog park & fieldsRiver trails
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highLiberty Hill ISD — check your address
16Magnolia Creek

Built from the late 2000s, about a mile from a city park with a splash pad.

PoolNature trailsPlayground
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highCamacho · Leander · Leander
17Hazlewood

A 2010s neighborhood on the south side with mostly larger homes.

Newer homesLarger homes
Zoned schools · elem · middle · highAkin · Wiley · Rouse

Zoned schools come from checking several points in each neighborhood against each district’s public attendance-zone map (Leander ISD 2024–25 and others). Zones change and can split a neighborhood — always confirm by address. Amenities are from HOA, MUD and city public information.

09 — MELISSA’S PRO TIPS

Buying in Leander?Check these first.

School districts, MUD taxes and watering rules vary by subdivision. Five things to check before you sign.

Melissa Jung, REALTOR®

PRO TIP
A Leander address can mean two school districts. Sundance Estates, Northgate Ranch, Lariat and others are in Liberty Hill ISD (Lariat Trails Elementary). Always confirm zoned schools by address.
PRO TIP
Check the MUD tax. At least 16 MUDs have formed around Leander and Liberty Hill in the past decade. Example: Williamson County MUD 31 is $0.92; the city rate is $0.42 (per $100 of taxable value).
PRO TIP
Leander ISD tax rate election on Nov. 3. The 2026–27 rate of $1.1169 depends on voter approval. If it fails, the rate stays at $1.0869.
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Lawn watering is once a week. Leander is in Stage 2 conservation: sprinklers once a week, only midnight–7 a.m. or 7 p.m.–midnight. A new water intake is scheduled for completion in 2027.
PRO TIP
Watch the road construction. The 183A now runs to Liberty Hill. Ronald Reagan Blvd widening runs through summer 2027, and RM 2243/Hero Way work through early 2028.
10 — FREE GUIDES

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