About Anderson Mill West
Anderson Mill West is an established neighborhood in southwest Cedar Park bordering Austin along El Salido Parkway and FM 620, straddling Williamson and Travis County lines. Homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s with a mix of one-level and two-level single-family construction on standard suburban lots. The neighborhood is 70% residential with sidewalks throughout, creating a family-friendly walkable environment. Median home prices averaged $456,000 as of early 2026, with recent sales showing $340,000-$407,500 ranges depending on market timing. Anderson Mill West offers convenient access to major commuter routes including FM 620, US 183, and SH 45 Toll toward Round Rock. Cedar Park itself has grown over 400% in the past decade and is now the fourth-largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, functioning as a hub for tech and aerospace companies including Firefly Aerospace (700+ employees), ElementUSA Accelerator, Hyliion, Enovis Corp (160+ jobs from $25.5M facility), and Hanyang Eng.
Anderson Mill West is served by Leander ISD with Cypress Elementary consistently ranked in Texas's top 20% of public schools. The school serves 547 students in grades PK-5 with 57% achieving math proficiency and 71% reading proficiency, both above state averages. Cedar Park Middle and Cedar Park High School both receive A ratings, providing strong educational options through graduation with AP, dual credit, and gifted programs. Five parks serve the district including Anderson Mill West Park with new playground equipment, Sunchase Park with walking trails, Old Mill Park, Lakeline Oaks Park, and Aster Park with playgrounds, pavilions, and sports facilities. Cedar Park's location near Dell and Apple campuses (10 minutes away), combined with growth in aerospace and life sciences sectors, creates robust employment opportunities within 10-30 minute commutes. Economic development agreements are expected to create a total of 6,209 jobs in Cedar Park in the coming years.
The neighborhood provides convenient shopping and dining access with Lakeline Mall featuring major retailers like Macy's, JCPenney, Target, Dillard's, H-E-B, and Sam's Club plus 150+ specialty stores and a 9-screen Regal Theatre. Dozens of restaurants including Smokey Mo's BBQ, Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouse, Daichi Sushi, and Vietnamese, Thai, Mexican, and Indian options serve the community. Noble Pig Sandwiches, Torchy's Tacos, Tarka Indian Kitchen, RC Fowlers Wing Bar and Grill, and multiple Italian restaurants provide additional dining variety. Close proximity to medical offices, dental practices, and urgent care facilities makes healthcare access straightforward. Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Boot Barn, Home Depot, Kohls, Lowe's, Old Navy, Target, TJ Maxx, Ulta Beauty, and Walmart provide comprehensive shopping within minutes. The area experiences less congestion than central Austin while maintaining reasonable commute times to downtown, tech parks, and north Austin employment centers.
