Market Overview for Rattan Creek
There are 18 active listings in Rattan Creek with a median list price of $495K and a median sold price of $451K.
Homes average 39 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 5 homes have sold, with 76 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $243.
About Rattan Creek
Rattan Creek is the northern section of the Milwood master development in far northwest Austin, zip code 78729. The neighborhood was built entirely by Milburn Homes from approximately 1984 through 1999, with approximately 2,800 homes in ranch-style and traditional suburban configurations. Homes range from approximately 1,300 to 2,600 square feet with three to four bedrooms. The neighborhood takes its name from Rattan Creek, a wet-weather creek that runs through the area.
The neighborhood sits outside the Austin city limits in unincorporated Williamson County and is governed by North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD #1). The MUD operates Rattan Creek Park, a 13-acre park at Tamayo Drive and Elkhorn Mountain Trail that includes a 280,000-gallon junior Olympic swimming pool with a wading pool, slide, and 12-foot diving well with two diving boards, four lighted tennis courts with resident swipe-card access, a basketball court, sand volleyball, a soccer field, multiple playscapes for toddlers through adults, covered pavilions available for private rental, and concrete hike-and-bike trails throughout the district. Robinson Park at Humphrey and Amasia provides additional soccer fields, sand volleyball, and a pavilion.
The Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association (RCNA) is a voluntary civic organization with an elected board — there is no mandatory HOA. Deed restrictions are enforced by the MUD. The community is not gated. Pool programming includes swim lessons, water aerobics, and teen night events managed by Premier Recreation Management.
Living in Rattan Creek
Rattan Creek borders the Parmer Lane Technology Corridor on its eastern edge, placing it adjacent to major tech employers including Apple's Austin campus on West Parmer Lane. The neighborhood is approximately 15 miles from downtown Austin, with a typical commute of 20 to 25 minutes without traffic. Capital Metro commuter rail at Howard Street station provides rail service toward downtown Austin, and the Leander station has Park and Ride access.
The community is served by Round Rock Independent School District, which received a TEA accountability rating of B (87 out of 100) for 2023. Three elementary schools serve different portions of the neighborhood depending on exact address: Jollyville Elementary, Pond Springs Elementary, and Live Oak Elementary. Deerpark Middle School feeds into McNeil High School, which was designated an IB World School in January 2024 and has approximately 2,660 students with a 97 percent graduation rate.
Nearby shopping includes Lakeline Mall approximately 3 miles northwest with more than 150 stores, The Arboretum at Great Hills approximately 5 miles south with more than 40 shops and restaurants, and The Domain approximately 5 to 7 miles southeast. Daily needs are served by an H-E-B grocery store near Parmer Lane. Entertainment options in the 183/Anderson Mill commercial corridor include iFLY Indoor Skydiving and the Austin Aquarium.
Things to Do in Rattan Creek
- Rattan Creek Park and Pool: A 13-acre MUD park with a junior Olympic swimming pool, four lighted tennis courts, basketball, sand volleyball, a soccer field, and playgrounds.
- Lakeline Mall: Indoor mall approximately 3 miles northwest, with more than 150 stores, dining, and a Regal cinema.
- The Domain: An open-air retail, dining, and entertainment district approximately 5 to 7 miles southeast of Rattan Creek.
- The Arboretum at Great Hills: An open-air shopping center off Highway 183 with more than 40 shops and restaurants, approximately 5 miles south.
- iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Indoor skydiving facility in the 183/Anderson Mill commercial corridor near Rattan Creek.
Major Employers in Rattan Creek
- Apple (Technology): Two campuses on West Parmer Lane near Rattan Creek, with the newer campus on 133 acres.
- Oracle (Technology): Relocated corporate headquarters to Austin in 2020, with offices in the northwest Austin/Parmer corridor.
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Headquarters in Round Rock, accessible from Rattan Creek via US 183 or Anderson Mill Road.
- Electronic Arts (Technology): Game development campus along the Parmer Lane corridor.
Rattan Creek Schools
Rattan Creek is served by Round Rock Independent School District. Three elementary schools serve different portions of the neighborhood depending on exact address. The district received a B rating (87/100) from TEA for 2023.
School District: Round Rock ISD
Public Schools
- Jollyville Elementary School - Grades K-5, at 6720 Corpus Christi Dr, Austin 78729.
- Pond Springs Elementary School - Serves a portion of the Rattan Creek neighborhood.
- Deerpark Middle School - Grades 6-8, at 8849 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin 78729.
- McNeil High School - IB World School as of January 2024. Approximately 2,660 students, 97% graduation rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rattan Creek part of the City of Austin?
No. Rattan Creek is in unincorporated Williamson County and is governed by North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD #1), not the City of Austin.
Does Rattan Creek have an HOA?
There is no mandatory HOA. The Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association (RCNA) is a voluntary civic organization. Deed restrictions are enforced by the MUD.
What school district serves Rattan Creek?
Round Rock Independent School District serves Rattan Creek. McNeil High School, an IB World School since January 2024, is the zoned high school. Three elementary schools serve different portions of the neighborhood.
What amenities are available in Rattan Creek?
North Austin MUD #1 operates Rattan Creek Park with a junior Olympic pool, four lighted tennis courts, basketball, sand volleyball, soccer, playgrounds, covered pavilions, and a community center available for rental.
How far is Rattan Creek from downtown Austin?
Rattan Creek is approximately 15 miles from downtown Austin, with a typical commute of 20 to 25 minutes without traffic. Capital Metro commuter rail at Howard Street station provides an alternative transit option.
