Leander is quickly positioning itself to be one of Austin’s best suburbs. Leander’s City Council has been setting up infrastructure to allow Leander to grow without putting too much burden on current homeowners and is planning a Downtown area with transportation, retail and restaurants. Leander is one of those cities that hits the top of nearly all home buyer’s lists when they do a little research. Which neighborhoods are best? Check out our list of best Leander neighborhoods below.
Best Leander Neighborhoods
Below we’ve listed our Best Leander Neighborhoods along with a brief summary, link to our neighborhood guide and a list of homes currently for sale in each neighborhood. Have questions about our choices? Considering a move to Leander? Call us at (512) 827-8323 or email us at info@11OaksRealty.com.
Best Leander Neighborhoods Map
Below we’ve mapped out these neighborhoods so you can get a sense for where they are in relation to Downtown Austin, your employer, the Hill Country, Lake Travis, the airport and surrounding areas. The map is interactive, so use it to explore the best Leander neighborhoods.
Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls is Leander’s first, genuine master planned community. With 5,000 acres of buildable space, Crystal Falls has several sections with everything from an affordable starter home to a luxury estate in a gated community. Once voted “Best Master Planned Community” by the Austin Business Journal, Crystal Falls truly embraces the topography of the land and it’s history. For golf enthusiasts, Crystal Falls Golf Club offers both golf course living and a club atmosphere. Residents also enjoy the two resort style swimming complexes, kids’ playgrounds, fishing lake, sand volleyball court, disc golf course, nature walking trails and picnic areas located throughout the picturesque community.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Crystal Falls Neighborhood Guide.
Crystal Falls Homes for Sale
Sarita Valley
Sarita Valley is one of Leander’s newest master planned communities. Located just 10 miles north of Austin, Sarita Valley has 40 acres of dedicated parkland, one mile of hike and bike trails that connect to the Brushy Creek Regional trail system, a planned on-site elementary, middle and high school and a planned community pool and cabana overlooking the pond. New construction will sit on 50’-70’ wide lots, so you’ll get a little extra space than most new Leander neighborhoods.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Sarita Valley Neighborhood Guide.
Sarita Valley Homes for Sale
Reagans Overlook
Reagans Overlook is one of Leander’s newest luxury neighborhoods off Ronald Reagan Blvd and will have 190 homes at buildout. The neighborhood sits atop a knoll along the San Gabriel River, so many of the homesites have views and many of them back to greenbelt. The developer also incorporated as many cul-de-sacs as possible, which makes a lot of the home sites private and spacious. Reagans Overlook is the ideal choice for you if you want a bigger home with a more luxurious finish out.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Reagans Overlook Neighborhood Guide.
Reagans Overlook Homes for Sale
Lakewood Country Estates
Lakewood Country Estates is a community with a rural feel, located in a suburban location. When you enter the neighborhood, you’ll find a range of homes in terms of size and lot sizes with everything from a basic home on a large lot to a luxury estate. A custom acreage neighborhood, Lakewood Country Estates is not cookie cutter. You’ll see owners took the time to customize their homes and make them unique. If you’re looking for land and don’t like the new neighborhood feel, Lakewood Country Estates is ideal for you.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Lakewood Country Estates Neighborhood Guide.
Lakewood Country Estates Homes for Sale
Overlook Estates
Overlook Estates is known for it’s large (½ – 2 acre) home sites only 1.5 miles to 183A. Another custom home community, Overlook Estates custom home builders spare no expense to construct quality homes with a luxurious feel at an affordable price. Residents are drawn to the mature landscaping and privacy that is unparalleled in any other Leander neighborhood. Overlook Estates is not one of those neighborhoods with a big PR machine behind it, so you probably won’t hear too much about it unless someone tells you, which helps keep the intimate feel.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Overlook Estates Neighborhood Guide.
Overlook Estates Homes for Sale
Considering Buying a Home in One of Leander’s Best Neighborhoods?
We can help you determine whether one of these neighborhoods is the best Leander neighborhood for you, or if there’s something different you’re looking for. With a combined 55+ years of experience in residential real estate, we have the market knowledge to help you navigate the market and get a great deal. Check out our Leander Home Buyers page to learn more about our team and how we work. Then, call us at (512) 827-8323 or email us at info@11OaksRealty.com to schedule a no obligation consultation.