The Bluffs
$643,677
Average Value
A range of single-family homes north of Austin
Single-family homes in the Bluffs line winding streets that branch off Osage Drive, the main road gently curving through the neighborhood. These brick, stone and stucco New Traditional homes, built between 2012 and 2020, rest on neatly landscaped lots over a tenth of an acre in size. Living space ranges widely, with some homes under 2,000 square feet and others exceeding 4,000 square feet. Most properties fall between $400,000 and $900,000. However, large estates with more than a third of an acre range from around $1 million to $1.5 million. The Crystal Falls Homeowners Association has monthly fees of around $50. Potential buyers should note that a few homes along Desert Shade Bend and Silvergrass Cove back-up to a water treatment plant.Highly rated public and private schools in Leander
The Leander Independent School District serves the Bluffs and earns an A-plus overall rating from Niche, which also ranks Leander ISD as the second-best school district in the Austin area for 2025. “They have a lot of specialized programs, and their bands and athletic teams perform really well at the state level,” Shepherd says. Assigned neighborhood schools for the Bluffs include Williams J. Winkley Elementary and Running Brushy Middle, both receiving an A rating. Leander High gets an A-minus and partners with Austin Community College to offer students the ability to earn college credits while still in high school. ACC’s San Gabriel Campus is about 6 miles from the neighborhood. Sterling Classical School, an A-rated Christian school offering prekindergarten through 12th grade, is a nearby private option.Parks and green spaces close to the Bluffs
A neighborhood trail leads to Veterans Memorial Park. Statues dot this large green space, which offers a variety of amenities, from pickleball courts and a community garden to a public pool and an off-leash dog park. The Crystal Falls Homeowners Association maintains Quarry Park, which features a disc golf course that wraps around a fishing pond and a members-only pool that’s a bustling summertime spot for birthday parties. The public 18-hole course at Crystal Falls Golf Club stretches across the hills north of the Bluffs. Residents can rent the 19th Hole Pavilion, which has views of the 18th hole, for a discounted rate. Lake Travis offers boating, swimming and other outdoor activities along the Colorado River, roughly 17 miles away. To the west, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge features hiking trails and scenic vistas.Where people shop and dine near Crystal Falls
Randalls anchors Crystal Falls Town Center, the neighborhood shopping center that is also home to a gym and a locally owned pet supply store. Restaurants dot Lakeline Boulevard. Guaco Taco is a lively spot for Mexican cuisine that diners often enjoy on its pup-friendly patio, while Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria offers a sports bar-like atmosphere for pizza and wings. Most retail needs are handled in the shopping centers along U.S. Route 183 and state Route 183A. Lakeline Mall, home to more than a dozen name-brand stores and a movie theater, is roughly an 8-mile drive from the Bluffs. Shepherd notes that she doesn’t have to travel to Austin for what she needs, adding, “I have the city when I want to do it, but I can avoid the traffic.”Multiple ways to commute from Leander to downtown Austin
Sidewalks, trails and bike lanes help residents get around the Bluffs by bike or on foot, but the community is mainly car-dependent. U.S. Route 183 leads to downtown Austin, about 25 miles away. “Pretty much everyone jumps on 183 or Ronald Reagan to get into Austin,” Shepherd says. Leander Station offers a park-and-ride, where commuters can take a CapMetro Red Line train or a bus into the capital city.
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DeeVa Payne
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chrissy Caputo
Chrissy Caputo
Austin Summit Group
(737) 255-8675
246 Total Sales
1 in The Bluffs
$555,000 Price
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Grant Whittenberger
Grant Whittenberger
Outlaw Realty
(737) 210-3988
68 Total Sales
1 in The Bluffs
$450,000 Price
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Gilbert Gonzalez
Gilbert Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(844) 370-6631
106 Total Sales
2 in The Bluffs
$487K - $500K Price Range
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Dave Marvin
Dave Marvin
eXp Realty, LLC
(855) 657-1957
93 Total Sales
1 in The Bluffs
$1,060,000 Price
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Dyron Taylor
Dyron Taylor
Keller Williams Realty
(844) 434-0766
126 Total Sales
1 in The Bluffs
$1,400,000 Price
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Phillip Chang
Phillip Chang
MODUS Real Estate
(737) 273-9989
118 Total Sales
1 in The Bluffs
$640,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Bluffs | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
462
Median Year Built
2015
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,764
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,696
Median Age
41
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$180,208
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$203,722
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
65%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
The Highlands at Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls neighborhood within walking distance of parks and schools
Carriage Hills
Cedar Park enclave 20 miles north of Austin near shopping centers and parks
Lakeline Ranch
A cul-de-sac community in the Lakeline Ranch neighborhood
Mason Hills
Recently built community with luxury homes 30 miles north of Austin
Cedar Park Ranchettes
Established Cedar Park community near Highway 183 and an abundance of retail
Mason Creek
Leander community with top-rated schools and access to U.S. Route 183
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