About Anderson Mill Lake Sites
Anderson Mill Lake Sites is a residential neighborhood in northwest Austin, Texas, located in Travis County along the Anderson Mill Road corridor. The community sits within the 78750 zip code, approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Austin near the intersection of Anderson Mill Road and US-183. The neighborhood is part of the broader Anderson Mill community, one of northwest Austin's earliest planned developments, which dates to the 1970s and 1980s. Anderson Mill Lake Sites takes its name from the small private lakes within the subdivision.
Homes in Anderson Mill Lake Sites are primarily single-family residences built in the late 1970s and 1980s on lots ranging from 7,000 to 12,000 square feet. The housing stock includes one- and two-story homes with prices typically in the mid-$300s to the mid-$500s. Many homes have been updated or renovated over the decades. The neighborhood's mature tree canopy and established landscaping give it a more wooded character than newer subdivisions in the area.
Anderson Mill Lake Sites is served by Round Rock Independent School District, a district of approximately 47,000 students. Students typically attend Anderson Mill Elementary, Grisham Middle School, and McNeil High School. McNeil High School has earned consistent TEA Met Standard ratings and offers a range of academic and extracurricular programs.
The neighborhood's location along US-183 provides direct access to Austin's northwest technology corridor. Apple's Austin campus on Parmer Lane is approximately 10 minutes north. The Domain mixed-use development, with major employers including Indeed and Amazon, is approximately 10 minutes south. Commuters heading to downtown Austin face 20 to 30 minutes via MoPac or US-183. The Anderson Mill Limited District, a special-purpose district, maintains seven parks, two swimming pools, eight tennis courts, and a hike-and-bike trail system along Lake Creek for neighborhood residents.
Living in Anderson Mill Lake Sites
Anderson Mill Lake Sites has a mix of longtime residents and newer families drawn by the central northwest Austin location and relative affordability compared to newer construction. The 78750 zip code has a median household income of approximately $80,000 to $90,000. The population is diverse, with a mix of professionals, families, and empty nesters. The neighborhood's proximity to the technology corridor along US-183 and MoPac makes it accessible to major employers without the longer commutes required from further-out suburbs.
Daily life benefits from the Anderson Mill Limited District's community amenities, including the trail system along Lake Creek, community pools, and parks. The El Salido Greenbelt provides additional hiking trails. Grocery shopping is handled by H-E-B on Anderson Mill Road and Randalls at the Lakeline area. Lakeline Mall, approximately 5 minutes north, provides shopping and an AMC theater. The Arboretum, a shopping and dining district approximately 10 minutes south on US-183, includes Trader Joe's and a range of restaurants. Anderson Mill International Food Park on Anderson Mill Road offers diverse dining options.