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Market Overview for Canyon Creek West
There are 0 active listings in Canyon Creek West and a median sold price of $512K.
Homes average 12 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 5 sales in the past 12 months.
About Canyon Creek West
Canyon Creek West is a residential subsection of the Canyon Creek master-planned community in northwest Austin, Texas (ZIP 78726). The broader Canyon Creek development was created by the Blanton Company (Perry Blanton) beginning in the late 1980s during the savings-and-loan crisis, growing rapidly through the 1990s and reaching buildout by approximately 2005. Canyon Creek West homes were built primarily between 2000 and 2006, making it one of the later phases of the community.
The overall Canyon Creek community encompasses more than 1,300 homes plus two gated condo and garden home sections (The Villas at Canyon Creek, built by David Weekley Homes in 2011-2012). Canyon Creek West specifically features homes averaging approximately 2,958 square feet with an average of 4 bedrooms, on lots of roughly 6,000 to 10,000 square feet. The broader community architectural style includes traditional Texas suburban construction with brick and stone exteriors, attached garages, and open-concept designs.
Community amenities managed by the Canyon Creek Homeowners Association include a junior Olympic pool (open April through October), tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, and nature trails through the wooded terrain. Annual HOA dues are approximately $690. The community is not gated, and the main Canyon Creek neighborhood is accessible via Anderson Mill Road and RM 620.
Canyon Creek is split between two school districts depending on the specific address: Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD. The community is adjacent to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, and Lake Travis is approximately 5 miles west. Downtown Austin is approximately 18 miles southeast via MoPac Expressway.
Living in Canyon Creek West
Canyon Creek West residents access RM 620 for connections to Highway 183, MoPac Expressway, and Highway 71. The Anderson Mill Road corridor near the community entrance offers H-E-B, restaurants, and everyday retail. The 183A toll road provides express access to Cedar Park and Leander to the north without surface-street congestion.
Students attend either Round Rock ISD or Leander ISD depending on their address within Canyon Creek. The Round Rock ISD feeder pattern includes Canyon Creek Elementary (a National Blue Ribbon School), Grisham Middle School (an IB World School), and Westwood High School. The Leander ISD feeder includes Grandview Hills Elementary (an IB World School), Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. Both districts received TEA accountability ratings of B or higher for 2024-25.
The Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to the community, offering hiking trails through protected Hill Country habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler. Lake Travis is approximately 5 miles west. Bull Creek Greenbelt offers swimming holes and hiking trails south of the community. Downtown Austin is approximately 18 miles southeast.
Things to Do in Canyon Creek West
- Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service preserve adjacent to Canyon Creek, protecting habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler in the Hill Country.
- Canyon Creek Community Pool and Courts: Junior Olympic pool (open April-October), tennis courts, and pickleball courts managed by the Canyon Creek HOA.
- Lake Travis: Reservoir on the Colorado River approximately 5 miles west, offering boating, fishing, and water recreation.
- Anderson Mill Shopping: Retail and dining options along the Anderson Mill Road and RM 620 corridor near the community entrance.
- Bull Creek Greenbelt: Austin city greenbelt with hiking trails and swimming holes along Bull Creek, south of the community.
Major Employers in Canyon Creek West
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Global headquarters in Round Rock, approximately 15 miles northeast of Canyon Creek.
- Round Rock ISD (Education): One of two districts serving Canyon Creek, with approximately 45,971 students across 59 campuses.
- Leander ISD (Education): One of two districts serving Canyon Creek, operating 48 campuses in the northwest Austin and Leander corridor.
- Emerson Automation Solutions (Industrial Technology): Global headquarters in Round Rock, providing automation solutions for industrial manufacturing.
Canyon Creek West Schools
Canyon Creek is split between Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD depending on the specific address. Both districts provide distinct feeder patterns.
School District: Round Rock ISD / Leander ISD
Public Schools
- Canyon Creek Elementary - Round Rock ISD. A National Blue Ribbon School at 10210 Ember Glen Dr, Austin 78726.
- Grisham Middle School - Round Rock ISD. An IB World School serving the Canyon Creek area.
- Westwood High School - Round Rock ISD 6A high school serving the Canyon Creek area.
- Grandview Hills Elementary - Leander ISD. An IB World School serving the portion of Canyon Creek in LISD boundaries.
- Four Points Middle School - Leander ISD middle school serving the LISD portion of Canyon Creek.
- Vandegrift High School - Leander ISD 6A high school serving the LISD portion of Canyon Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Canyon Creek West in Austin?
Canyon Creek West is a subsection of the Canyon Creek community in northwest Austin (ZIP 78726), near the intersection of RM 620 and Anderson Mill Road. Downtown Austin is approximately 18 miles southeast.
What school districts serve Canyon Creek West?
Canyon Creek is split between Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD depending on the specific address. The RRISD feeder includes Canyon Creek Elementary, Grisham Middle, and Westwood High. The LISD feeder includes Grandview Hills Elementary, Four Points Middle, and Vandegrift High.
Is Canyon Creek West a gated community?
The main Canyon Creek community, including Canyon Creek West, is not gated. Two smaller subsections within the broader Canyon Creek development (The Villas at Canyon Creek) are gated.
What amenities does Canyon Creek offer?
The Canyon Creek HOA maintains a junior Olympic pool (open April through October), tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, and nature trails. Annual HOA dues are approximately $690.
When was Canyon Creek West built?
Canyon Creek West homes were built primarily between 2000 and 2006. The broader Canyon Creek community was developed by the Blanton Company starting in the late 1980s and was largely built out by the mid-2000s.