●Village At Walnut Creek

Market Overview for Village At Walnut Creek

There are 20 active listings in Village At Walnut Creek with a median list price of $208K and a median sold price of $215K.

Homes average 72 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 26 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $247.

About Village At Walnut Creek

Village at Walnut Creek is a northeast Austin residential neighborhood in the 78753 zip code, located just south of the Wells Branch area and close to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. The neighborhood consists of midsize single-family homes on standard suburban lots, primarily built from the 1970s through the 1990s during north Austin's postwar residential expansion. It is one of several well-established neighborhoods in the Braker Lane / Rutland Drive / Interstate 35 corridor.

Housing in Village at Walnut Creek is generally mid-range for north Austin, with homes priced significantly below the Austin median. Lot sizes and floorplans vary block by block — some streets have smaller homes on compact lots while others have larger homes with mature trees and yards. The neighborhood's position puts it within walking distance of Walnut Creek Elementary and within a short drive of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, one of Austin's largest city parks.

Village at Walnut Creek is served by Austin Independent School District. Walnut Creek Elementary (at 401 West Braker Lane) is the neighborhood's elementary campus. Middle and high school zoning depends on specific address — families should use Austin ISD's school finder to confirm. Downtown Austin is approximately 12 miles south via IH-35 or MoPac (Loop 1), typically 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.

The neighborhood is not gated and has no single HOA covering all streets — it operates as an established Austin residential community under standard city services. Village at Walnut Creek sits adjacent to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, giving residents direct access to one of Austin's larger urban green spaces without leaving the neighborhood. The area has seen steady interest from buyers looking for established north Austin homes at price points below the central Austin median, and its position between IH-35, MoPac, and major tech employer corridors makes it a reasonable base for commutes in multiple directions.

Living in Village At Walnut Creek

Daily life in Village at Walnut Creek is shaped by the neighborhood's proximity to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park and its location along the north Austin commercial corridor. The 293-acre park — one of Austin's largest — provides approximately 15 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a swimming pool, playgrounds, disc golf, baseball fields, and off-leash dog areas. The Northern Walnut Creek Trail, a paved city trail, connects the neighborhood to surrounding parts of north Austin for running and cycling.

Grocery and retail are close by. H-E-B, Walmart, and a range of restaurants are available along IH-35, Braker Lane, and Rundberg Lane within a few minutes' drive. The Domain, approximately 3 to 4 miles west, offers larger shopping and entertainment. Medical services are available along IH-35 with St. David's North Austin Medical Center and several urgent care and specialty clinics in the broader area.

The neighborhood is served by Austin ISD, with Walnut Creek Elementary at 401 W Braker Lane. Commutes to downtown Austin run approximately 20 to 35 minutes via IH-35 or MoPac, depending on traffic. Major north Austin tech employers — including Apple's Parmer Lane campus and offices near The Domain — are within 5 to 10 miles, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor's fabrication campus in northeast Austin is approximately 5 miles east.

Things to Do in Village At Walnut Creek

• Explore Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is a 293-acre Austin city park immediately adjacent to the Village at Walnut Creek neighborhood, featuring approximately 15 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a swimming pool, disc golf, playgrounds, baseball fields, and off-leash dog areas.
• Ride or walk the Northern Walnut Creek Trail: The Northern Walnut Creek Trail is a paved Austin city trail running along Walnut Creek through north Austin. It connects Village at Walnut Creek to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park and adjacent neighborhoods for running, cycling, and walking.
• Shop and dine at The Domain: The Domain, approximately 3 to 4 miles west, is an open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district with more than 100 retailers and restaurants at MoPac and Braker Lane, along with offices for multiple tech employers.
• Visit the Wells Branch trail system: The Wells Branch Municipal Utility District operates a network of parks and trails immediately north of Village at Walnut Creek, providing additional green space, playgrounds, and trail connections for nearby residents.
• Catch a game at Dell Diamond: Dell Diamond, the home stadium of the Round Rock Express Triple-A Minor League Baseball team, is approximately 12 miles north in Round Rock. The 8,631-seat ballpark hosts baseball games from April through September along with concerts and community events.

Major Employers in Village At Walnut Creek

• Austin ISD (Education): Austin Independent School District operates Walnut Creek Elementary at 401 West Braker Lane, along with other campuses serving the north Austin area, employing teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Samsung operates a semiconductor fabrication campus in northeast Austin, approximately 5 miles east of Village at Walnut Creek. The Austin operation has received more than $18 billion in cumulative investment since 1996.
• The Domain and north Austin tech employers (Technology): Companies including Indeed, HomeAway/Vrbo, and multiple other tech employers maintain offices in and around The Domain, approximately 3 to 4 miles west of Village at Walnut Creek.
• Apple Parmer Lane campus (Technology): Apple's 133-acre campus on Parmer Lane, approximately 5 to 6 miles northwest, is the company's largest facility outside Cupertino and employs more than 6,000 workers.
• St. David's North Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a full-service hospital along IH-35 providing emergency, surgical, and specialty care to north Austin residents.

Village At Walnut Creek Schools

Village at Walnut Creek is served by Austin ISD. The neighborhood's elementary school is Walnut Creek Elementary at 401 West Braker Lane. Middle and high school zoning depends on specific address within the neighborhood — use Austin ISD's school finder to confirm campus assignments.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

• Walnut Creek Elementary School - Austin ISD elementary school at 401 West Braker Lane, serving the Village at Walnut Creek neighborhood and surrounding portions of 78753.
• Austin ISD middle and high schools - Middle and high school assignments for Village at Walnut Creek depend on the specific address within the neighborhood. Families should use Austin ISD's school finder to confirm campus zoning by street address.

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