Market Overview for McNeil
There are 33 active listings in McNeil with a median list price of $555K and a median sold price of $505K.
Homes average 36 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 12 homes have sold, with 198 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $312.
About McNeil
McNeil is a residential area in northwest Austin centered near the intersection of McNeil Drive and U.S. Highway 183 (Research Boulevard), straddling the Travis and Williamson County line. The area falls primarily within ZIP code 78729 and sits approximately 15 miles north of downtown Austin.
The name traces to a historic settlement established at the junction of two railroad lines — the International and Great Northern Railroad, whose track reached Austin in 1876, and the Austin and Northwestern Railroad, completed from Austin to Burnet in 1882. The community was named for George McNeil, a section foreman for the Austin and Northwestern Railroad. A post office opened in December 1888 with Adison A. Sheppard as postmaster. By the 1890s, McNeil had a hotel, a general store, and a population of approximately 200. The population declined through the twentieth century as the area was absorbed into greater Austin.
The Austin White Lime Company operated a limestone quarry and lime production facility at McNeil from 1888 until it ceased production in August 2024 — more than 130 years of continuous operation. The Robinson family owned the company from the early 1940s onward.
Today the McNeil area is a suburban residential community with single-family homes, townhomes, and apartment complexes built primarily in the 1980s and 1990s during northwest Austin's suburban expansion. US-183 (Research Boulevard) runs through the area as a major commercial and employment corridor, connecting to the Domain, Apple's Austin campus, and other technology employers to the south.
Living in McNeil
McNeil combines suburban residential neighborhoods with the commercial energy of the US-183 corridor. The Research Boulevard stretch through the area includes retail, dining, and office space, while residential streets branch off into quieter subdivisions.
The area is served by Round Rock Independent School District (Round Rock ISD). McNeil High School at 5720 McNeil Drive is the neighborhood's anchor campus, located on the Williamson–Travis County border. Feeder schools include several Round Rock ISD elementary and middle campuses in the 78729 ZIP code.
Anderson Mill Road and Pond Springs Road intersect near the neighborhood, providing east-west connectivity to Loop 360, MoPac (Loop 1), and I-35. US-183 offers direct access south to the Domain retail and office complex, Apple's Austin campus, and the broader northwest Austin technology corridor.
Groceries, pharmacy, and retail services are available along the US-183 commercial strip and at shopping centers at the Anderson Mill and McNeil intersections. Brushy Creek Regional Trail, a 6.75-mile paved trail following Brushy Creek through Williamson County, is accessible from the area for hiking and biking. The neighborhood's mature tree cover and established infrastructure appeal to residents seeking suburban living with direct highway access to central Austin employment.
Things to Do in McNeil
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail: A 6.75-mile paved multi-use trail following Brushy Creek through Williamson County, connecting multiple parks and neighborhoods. Offers hiking, biking, and nature viewing.
- The Domain: An open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district south of McNeil along US-183 and MoPac, with retail, restaurants, and a movie theater.
- Lakeline Mall: A regional shopping mall near the intersection of US-183 and FM 620, offering department stores, specialty retail, dining, and entertainment.
- McNeil Road Commercial District: Local restaurants, shops, and services clustered along McNeil Drive and the US-183 frontage road intersections.
- Lake Creek Trail: Paved trail system in northwest Austin connecting parks and neighborhoods through the Lake Creek watershed.
Major Employers in McNeil
- Apple Inc. (Technology): Apple's Austin campus at 12545 Riata Vista Circle employs thousands of workers in operations and engineering, accessible south of McNeil via US-183.
- Round Rock ISD (Education): Public school district operating McNeil High School and feeder campuses throughout the 78729 ZIP code area.
- Indeed (Technology): Job search technology company co-headquartered in Austin, with offices in the Domain area accessible via US-183.
- Amazon (Technology and logistics): Multiple Austin-area offices and fulfillment operations, with corporate offices accessible in the Domain area.
McNeil Schools
McNeil is served by Round Rock Independent School District (Round Rock ISD). McNeil High School at 5720 McNeil Drive is the area's primary high school, located on the Williamson–Travis County border.
School District: Round Rock ISD
Public Schools
Austin Independent School District
- Summitt Elementary
- Davis Elementary
- Murchison Middle
Round Rock Independent School District
- Jollyville Elementary
- Wells Branch Elementary
- Canyon Vista Middle
- Deerpark Middle
- Westwood High School
- McNeil High School
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves the McNeil area?
McNeil is served by Round Rock Independent School District (Round Rock ISD). McNeil High School at 5720 McNeil Drive is the primary high school, with Pond Springs Elementary and Deerpark Middle School among the feeder campuses.
What is the history of McNeil, Austin?
McNeil originated as a railroad junction community in the 1880s, named for George McNeil, a section foreman for the Austin and Northwestern Railroad. A post office opened in 1888. The Austin White Lime Company operated a limestone quarry at McNeil from 1888 until 2024.
How far is McNeil from downtown Austin?
McNeil is approximately 15 miles north of downtown Austin. US-183 (Research Boulevard) provides direct south access, with the drive typically taking 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
What is the US-183 Research Boulevard corridor near McNeil?
US-183 runs through the McNeil area as a major commercial and employment corridor. South of McNeil, it passes the Domain retail and office complex, Apple's Austin campus, and other technology employers. The corridor includes retail, dining, and office space.
What was the Austin White Lime Company?
The Austin White Lime Company operated a limestone quarry and lime production facility at McNeil from 1888 until ceasing production in August 2024, representing more than 130 years of continuous operation. The Robinson family owned the company from the early 1940s.
