Market Overview for Harris Branch
There are 21 active listings in Harris Branch with a median list price of $350K and a median sold price of $340K.
Homes average 70 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 43 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $177.
About Harris Branch
Harris Branch is a 2,000-acre planned unit development in northeast Austin, Travis County. The community's homeowners association was established on December 7, 1987, with the master association recorded on July 24, 1989. The Galesi Group, a national real estate company founded in 1969, acquired the Harris Branch PUD in 1996 and established a development office in Austin to manage the project.
The community has grown in phases over three decades. The original 1990s phase produced approximately 1,200 homes, predominantly single-family detached residences in ranch and traditional styles with brick exteriors. The Belhaven section, built from 2003 to 2005, added homes averaging approximately 1,900 square feet. The Parkside at Harris Branch section, built by KB Home from approximately 2011 to 2016, added homes from 1,300 to 2,500 square feet with three- to five-bedroom floor plans. The community now contains over 2,000 single-family homes on predominantly quarter-acre lots, with homes ranging from 1,700 to over 4,100 square feet in a mix of one- and two-story designs.
The community amenity center at 11301 Farmhaven Road includes a swimming pool (open 9 AM to 9 PM year-round with lifeguards May through September), a fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, and a jogging trail. Harris Branch Community Center, managed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, provides additional meeting rooms, programming, and recreational space. Internal trails and jogging paths connect neighborhoods to the amenity center and community parks within the development.
Living in Harris Branch
Harris Branch straddles a school district boundary despite being within Austin city limits. The community core along Farmhaven Road is served by Manor ISD, with Bluebonnet Trail Elementary at 11316 Farmhaven Road located within the community, Decker Middle School at 8104 Decker Lane, and Manor High School. Portions of the community near Dessau Road are served by Pflugerville ISD, with Dessau Middle School at 12900 Dessau Road nearby. Buyers should verify their specific address's school assignment directly with Manor ISD or Pflugerville ISD.
The community is located along Harris Branch Parkway, east of SH 130 and north of Parmer Lane. SH 130, the north-south toll road, provides direct access south toward Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (approximately 20 miles) and north toward Round Rock and Georgetown. Samsung Austin Semiconductor operates its manufacturing facility on Samsung Boulevard, approximately three miles southwest, and has been in Austin for over 30 years. The Tech Ridge retail center along Interstate 35, approximately five miles west, provides major shopping and dining options.
The Harris Branch master homeowners association manages the community through a resident portal, with pool access, amenity reservations, and community communications coordinated through the portal system.
Things to Do in Harris Branch
- Harris Branch Amenity Center: Community center at 11301 Farmhaven Road with a year-round swimming pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, playgrounds, and jogging trail.
- Harris Branch Community Center: City of Austin Parks and Recreation facility providing meeting rooms, programming, and recreational space for community residents.
- Lake Pflugerville: A 180-acre city lake approximately five miles north offering a three-mile paved trail, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Managed by the City of Pflugerville.
- Tech Ridge Shopping: Major retail and dining center along Interstate 35, approximately five miles west of Harris Branch, with grocery, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Harris Branch Trail System: Internal trails and jogging paths connecting neighborhoods, the amenity center, and community parks within the development.
Major Employers in Harris Branch
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Operates a manufacturing facility on Samsung Boulevard, approximately three miles southwest of Harris Branch. Samsung has operated in Austin for over 30 years.
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Headquartered in Round Rock, approximately 15 minutes north. One of the region's largest employers.
- Apple Inc. (Technology): Operates campuses on Parmer Lane, approximately five to ten miles west of Harris Branch.
- Amazon (Distribution and Logistics): Operates fulfillment facilities along the I-35 and SH 130 corridors in the greater Austin area.
Harris Branch Schools
Harris Branch straddles a school district boundary. The community core along Farmhaven Road is served by Manor ISD, while portions near Dessau Road are in Pflugerville ISD. Buyers should verify their specific address with each district.
School District: Manor ISD / Pflugerville ISD
Public Schools
- Bluebonnet Trail Elementary (Manor ISD) - Located within the community at 11316 Farmhaven Road. Serves the Harris Branch core area.
- Decker Middle School (Manor ISD) - Manor ISD campus at 8104 Decker Lane serving the community core.
- Manor High School (Manor ISD) - Manor ISD high school. Manor New Technology High School, a STEM-focused campus, is also available.
- Dessau Middle School (Pflugerville ISD) - Pflugerville ISD campus at 12900 Dessau Road, serving portions of Harris Branch near Dessau Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is the Harris Branch community?
Harris Branch is a 2,000-acre planned unit development in northeast Austin with over 2,000 single-family homes. The community has grown in multiple phases since the late 1980s.
Which school district serves Harris Branch?
Harris Branch straddles a district boundary. The community core along Farmhaven Road is served by Manor ISD, with Bluebonnet Trail Elementary located within the neighborhood. Portions near Dessau Road are in Pflugerville ISD. Buyers should verify by address.
Who developed Harris Branch?
The Galesi Group, a national real estate company, acquired the Harris Branch PUD in 1996. The original HOA was established in 1987, and the community has been built in phases by multiple builders over three decades.
What amenities does Harris Branch have?
The community amenity center at 11301 Farmhaven Road includes a year-round swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, sand volleyball, and jogging trail.
How far is Harris Branch from downtown Austin?
Harris Branch is approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Austin. SH 130 provides toll road access south toward the airport and north toward Round Rock and Georgetown.
