Leander
Leander is 25 miles from the heart of Austin, Texas. Leander is served by the Leander Independent School District. Master planned communities are available, as are homes on acreage. Regardless Leander is extremely family-friendly, as is much of surrounding Austin. Leander is also near to Cedar Park and the shopping available there, is popular amongst residents of Leander. Overall Leander residents pride their community on family values and a quaint, quiet atmosphere. Additionally for commuters, the Metrorail Red Line connects Leander to downtown Austin and a variety of stops along the way.
Median home prices in Leander have remained relatively stable at around $175,000 from 2006 through 2011, though the number of homes sold during this period per quarter has declined from 700 in 2006 to approximately 200 in 2011. In 2009 the estimated median home value was $155,000.
Things to do in Leander
The city of Leander is located within the great state of Texas and is in close proximity to Lake Travis as well as Austin. It has a rich local history. Today it has a population of around thirty thousand people and the local school district is the fastest growing in the state of Texas and is the largest in the county.
Since Leander is close to Lake Travis, you could take advantage of all of the water-based sports and outdoor activities that Lake Travis provides. Located in the Texas Hill Country, the scenery is panoramically beautiful and picturesque. Besides sailing, boating, and water skiing, fishing for striped bass and largemouth bass could become a weekend pastime for you. Boat access will excite those looking to take their vessels right out into the water and become king of the lake for the day. A marina area provides the convenience of being able to store and service your boat at the lake. Leander also provided a wide selection of golf courses where you can perfect your swing. There are a number of local eateries featuring cuisine for just about every culture and taste imaginable.
Most of the buildings in Leander have Mexican touches, which are both elegant and lovely. There is a wide selection of parks to choose from as well that offer hiking trails. The trails are beautiful and some of the most scenic places. In the public park of Leander, movie nights give you a small-town connected feeling. The local library has programs available for children, teenagers, and adults. There is also a public pool and a water park that can cool you off in a hurry if Lake Travis seems too far to go. Numerous job openings are available in Leander as well as provide employment opportunities.
There is so much to do and see in the Leander area. With Lake Travis offering all of the outdoor activities you can handle and Austin not too far away, there is never a lack of something to do while in Leander. Whether you take part in a weekend of camping or choose to try your luck at catching some of the local fish, Leander is beautiful and a great place to take in gorgeous scenery and amazing wildlife. Austin can provide any other entertainment that you feel Leander may be lacking. In the heart of the Texas Hill Country, a small oasis of paradise called Leander is nestled. Contact us today for all of your Leander Real Estate needs.
Leander Zip Codes
78641, 78645, 78646
Leander Subdivisions
Apple Springs, Bagdad Estates, Benbrook Ranch, Blockhouse Creek, Bluffs at Sandy Creek, Boulders at Crystal Falls, Cherry Hollow Estates, County Glen, Cross Creek, Estates of North Creek Ranch, Fairways at Crystal Falls, Falcon Oaks, Gann Ranch, Grand Mesa at Crystal Falls, Great Oak Estates, Hidden Mesa, High Chaparral, High Gabriel, High Gabriel East, High Gabriel West, Highlands at Crystal Falls, Honeycomb Hills, Horizon Park, Kittie Hill Acres, Lakeline, Leander Heights, Leander Hills, Live Oak Ranch, Magnolia, Mason Creek, Middle Brook Ranch, Northcreek, Oakridge, Old Bagdad Estates, Orchard, Overlook Estates, Pecan Hollow Ranches, Ridgemar Landing, Ridgeline Ranchettes, Ridgetop Acres, Ridgewood North, Ridgewood South, Round Mountain Oaks, Sandy Creek Ranches, South San Gabriel Ranches, Summerlyn, Timberline West, Vista Mesa Estates, Vista Ridge, Westview Meadows, Westwood, Wiley Creek Estates, Woods at Mason Creek