If you’re considering relocating to Austin and are looking for a suburban location, Round Rock is likely the first place you found. With awards like “Safest City in America”, the highly rated school districts and seemingly affordable prices, Round Rock can be a no brainer choice for many. When you start looking deeper, you’ll see there are many choices for neighborhoods and might be overwhelmed. If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here we’ve listed the best Round Rock neighborhoods to help you get started with your search.
Best Round Rock Neighborhoods
Below we’ve listed our Best Round Rock Neighborhoods along with a brief summary, link to our neighborhood guide and a list of homes currently for sale in each. Have questions about our choices? Considering a move to Round Rock? Call us at (512) 827-8323 or email us at info@11OaksRealty.com.
Best Round Rock Neighborhoods Map
Below we’ve mapped out these neighborhoods so you can get a sense for where they are in relation to Austin, Cedar Park, the airport, the Lake and surrounding areas. The map is interactive, so use it to explore the best Round Rock neighborhoods.
Teravista
Teravista is one of the best selling new home communities in Round Rock. Developed by Newland Communities, one of the best in the country, Teravista residents enjoy not one, but three community centers. There are many activities planned throughout the year, from movies on the lawn to a snowy wonderland at Christmas time as well as year round activities like enjoying the community pool, taking in a round of golf at the Teravista Golf Club or hiking around the trails. Teravista homeowners are never at a shortage for things to do. Teravista has many different sections, which allows families to buy their first home or their last home in the same neighborhood. Teravista is the ideal choice for you if you want more of a resort style neighborhood.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Teravista Neighborhood Guide.
Teravista Homes for Sale
Forest Creek
Forest Creek is a 1,200 home, master planned community with everything from a 2,000 sq ft first home to a 6,000 sq ft estate. Known for it’s rolling hills (most of this part of Round Rock is flat), mature landscaping, tree lined streets, Forest Creek is the top choice for someone looking for newer construction, but doesn’t want to sacrifice the feel of an existing construction. Residents enjoy the public golf course, WiFi enabled park and pool and tennis courts as well as planned activities like movies in the park and Real Housewives watching parties. Forest Creek is also one of the Round Rock neighborhoods with highly rated, on-site schools, which is another big draw.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Forest Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Forest Creek Homes for Sale
Behrens Ranch
Behrens Ranch is a 500 acre, former ranch turned master planned community with mature oak trees and plenty of open park land to explore. Known mostly for the value for the money, Behrens Ranch homes appear to be much more expensive than you’d expect with finishes like granite counters, stainless steel appliances and innovative, open floor plans. The HOA maintains a community pool, clubhouse, park and covered pavilion with picnic area, perfect for entertaining the kids. Another draw is the on-site, highly rated, elementary school and easy access to Round Rock, North Austin, Georgetown and Cedar Park employers.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Behrens Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Behrens Ranch Homes for Sale
Oaklands
Oaklands is an established Round Rock neighborhood built in the 1980s and 1990s with mature landscaping and large (½ – 1 acre) lots. Most neighborhoods with large lots figure you have room to build your own amenities and skimp on the community amenities, but not Oaklands. The HOA maintains two community pools for residents to enjoy, so they can get the benefits of an HOA without having to live on top of their neighbors. Oaklands is the place for you if you’re looking for a larger lot with a home at an affordable price.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Oaklands Neighborhood Guide.
Oaklands Homes for Sale
Arbor Place
Arbor Place is the only luxury gated neighborhood in Round Rock. With nearly 100 homes on a 50 acre parcel of land, homes sit on ¼ acre lots, making them spacious but manageable. Arbor Place residents enjoy gathering at the neighborhood “Central Park”, which is a 1 acre, heavily wooded open space located in the middle of the community. You’ll see residents jogging or just running around with kids or pets. Arbor Place homes are another big draw. Most are 5,000 sq ft with high end finishes like high ceilings, granite counters, outdoor living oasis’ and open floor plans that today’s buyers are looking for in a luxury home.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Arbor Place Neighborhood Guide.
Arbor Place Homes for Sale
Considering Buying a Home in One of Round Rock’s Best Neighborhoods?
We can help you determine whether one of these neighborhoods is the best Round Rock 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 Round Rock 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.