Brushy Creek
Parks, trails and hairy men
When a neighborhood is named after an iconic natural feature, it stands to reason that it attracts residents who enjoy spending time outdoors. Brushy Creek features several hiking trails and nine public parks to keep those outdoor enthusiasts happy. Brushy Creek Regional Trail is one of the most popular trails in the neighborhood, running the entire length of the neighborhood and then some. The trail traces the winding path of Brushy Creek, extending all the way west to the 90-acre Brushy Creek Lake Park, with a playground, waterscape, sand volleyball court, fitness stations and a 38-acre lake with a canoe launch and boat rental facility. Heading east on Brushy Creek Regional Trail brings hikers to Olson Meadows Park, a 54-acre space with two playgrounds, athletic fields, a jogging path and athletic fields. Brushy Creek residents can also choose to head to Cat Hollow Park in the southern part of the neighborhood, where they’ll find a playground, picnic areas with grills, a swimming pool, a basketball court, athletic fields and an 18-hole disc golf course. And don’t miss the annual Hairy Man Festival, a 20-plus-year fall tradition featuring live music, food vendors, a carnival and, of course, an award for Hairiest Man.
Homes from ranch-style to actual ranches
Brushy Creek’s celebration of nature extends to many of the homes in the neighborhood, too. “There are a lot of Traditional-style homes,” says Chris Tinnell, Broker Associate for Compass Commercial. “Hill Country style was common here up until the early 2000s.” For those not in the know, Hill Country style refers to homes with a façade of Austin white limestone, which is quarried in areas in and around central Texas. Architectural styles here run the full gamut from ranch-style to actual ranches, with just about everything in between, too. The median price of real estate in the area is $597,000, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $256 per square foot. A three-bedroom/two-bathroom Craftsman-style home can sell for $300,000, and prices can go up to $2.3 million for a sprawling six-bedroom/four-bathroom Tudor-inspired home complete with a guesthouse on a seven-acre lot.
Retail therapy and culinary sustenance
With H-E-B located in the neighborhood, residents of Brushy Creek don’t have to travel far to buy their groceries. For home necessities, both Target and Walmart Supercenter are located just over 6 miles away in Frontera Plaza, where shoppers can also get their retail therapy fix at national retailers like Kohl’s and Burlington or locally owned establishments like Gomez Boot Ranch. And just in case the nearby options don’t quite satisfy the needs of the true shopaholic, a 25-mile trip down Interstate 35 takes residents to Austin and all that vibrant city has to offer.When dining out, Brush Creek residents can start their day with fresh coffee and a homemade pastry at Black Rock Coffee. The colorful interior and freshly prepared cuisine at Santiago’s Tex-Mex and Cantina is another local favorite for lunch or dinner. And Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Company in nearby Cedar Park is the perfect spot for a locally crafted beer with friends.
Superb Round Rock schools
Brushy Creek students are served by the Round Rock Independent School District, which earns an overall grade of A from Niche. Children can attend Brushy Creek Elementary, Cedar Valley Middle and Round Rock High School. Brushy Creek earns an A-minus rating from Niche, Cedar Valley earns an A and Round Rock High School earns an A-plus. Students at Round Rock High School can join any of over 130 school-sponsored clubs, and they can play 18 different varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of several area private schools, including St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, rated as the best private school in the Austin area by Niche.
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Andrew Spencer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Beth Fitzmaurice
Beth Fitzmaurice
Responds QuicklyCompass RE Texas, LLC
(855) 954-5672
24 Total Sales
5 in Brushy Creek
$463K - $1.1M Price Range
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Stefan Benteler
Stefan Benteler
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(888) 614-7380
115 Total Sales
1 in Brushy Creek
$690,000 Price
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Nicki Turner
Nicki Turner
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway TX Realty
(563) 723-4024
75 Total Sales
1 in Brushy Creek
$390,000 Price
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Cody Julian
Cody Julian
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(844) 784-2447
124 Total Sales
2 in Brushy Creek
$769K - $805K Price Range
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Linda Scott
Linda Scott
LPT Realty
(888) 893-1741
8 Total Sales
1 in Brushy Creek
$361,000 Price
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Sandy Maguire
Sandy Maguire
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty C. P.
(737) 215-3763
39 Total Sales
1 in Brushy Creek
$215,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Little Village Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Creekside Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Tennis
Olson Meadows Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Community Park
- Volleyball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Ranch Trails Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Fern Bluff Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Pepper Rock Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Cat Hollow Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Shirley McDonald Park
- Lake
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brushy Creek | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brushy Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brushy Creek, Round Rock sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brushy Creek, Round Rock over the last 12 months is $374,450, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$374,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$485,240
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$252,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
358
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$260
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
9,840
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,084
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,740
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,454
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,538
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
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
40,738
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$131,747
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$155,699
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
59.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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