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Market Overview for River Ridge

There are 5 active listings in River Ridge with a median list price of $539K and a median sold price of $505K.

Homes average 61 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 19 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $199.

About River Ridge

River Ridge is a small residential neighborhood in northwest Austin, Texas, located within the Leander Independent School District boundary in the Steiner Ranch and Lake Travis corridor area. The neighborhood sits in the 78732 zip code near the intersection of Ranch Road 620 and Steiner Ranch Boulevard, in an area that has experienced sustained residential growth over the past two decades. Leander ISD, which covers 200 square miles across portions of Williamson and Travis counties, serves the neighborhood along with the broader Cedar Park, Leander, and northwest Austin communities. The district enrolls over 42,000 students across 52 campuses, making it one of the larger school districts in the Austin metropolitan area.

Canyon Ridge Middle School at 12601 Country Trails Lane in Austin serves River Ridge students in grades 6 through 8. The school enrolls approximately 1,048 students with a student-teacher ratio of roughly 15 to 1, and state assessment data shows 76 percent of students proficient in math and 77 percent in reading. Canyon Ridge ranks in the top 2.6 percent of Texas middle schools and offers Gifted and Talented and Project Lead The Way programs. High school students in the area attend one of several Leander ISD high schools, including Vandegrift High School in the Steiner Ranch corridor, which has earned consistent A and B accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency. Leander ISD elementary campuses in the area include River Ridge Elementary at 12900 Tierra Grande Trail, which enrolls approximately 423 students.

The Lake Travis area surrounding River Ridge provides outdoor recreation options that draw on the Highland Lakes system. Lake Travis itself is a 63-mile-long reservoir on the Colorado River with public access points for boating, swimming, and fishing at parks including Pace Bend Park (1,368 acres with nine miles of shoreline, $10 per vehicle entry), Hippie Hollow Park (the only clothing-optional public park in Texas), and the Mansfield Dam Park operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Steiner Ranch, the large master-planned community adjacent to River Ridge, includes an 18-hole University of Texas Golf Club course and multiple community pools and playgrounds. Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing over 31,000 acres in the Hill Country northwest of Austin, protects habitat for the Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo and offers seasonal hiking on the Cactus Rocks Trail, a 1.2-mile loop near Leander.

Ranch Road 620 connects River Ridge to US Highway 183 and MoPac Expressway, providing routes into central Austin. Cedar Park and Leander's commercial districts along US 183 and the 183A Toll Road are within a 15- to 20-minute drive north. Firefly Aerospace, headquartered in Cedar Park, develops launch vehicles and spacecraft and has expanded its manufacturing capacity in the city. Enovis, a medical technology company, invested $25.5 million in a 100,000-square-foot Cedar Park manufacturing facility. The H-E-B Center at Cedar Park hosts the Texas Stars hockey team, Austin Spurs basketball, concerts, and community events in an 8,700-seat arena. Retail options closer to River Ridge include the Shops at Steiner Ranch, Oasis on Lake Travis, and the Lakeline Mall area off US 183.

Living in River Ridge

River Ridge's location near the Lake Travis corridor gives residents access to water-based recreation without a long drive. Boat ramps, marinas, and swim areas at Pace Bend Park and along RR 620 are within 10 to 20 minutes of the neighborhood. The Steiner Ranch community adjacent to River Ridge adds amenities like pools, playgrounds, and organized neighborhood events that supplement what the smaller River Ridge development offers on its own. Grocery shopping and routine errands are handled along RR 620 and US 183, where H-E-B, Randalls, and a mix of restaurants and services are clustered.

Leander ISD's strong academic performance, especially at Canyon Ridge Middle School with its top-three-percent state ranking, is a draw for families in the area. Commuters heading to central Austin via RR 620 to MoPac face 25 to 40 minutes of drive time depending on traffic, and the 45 Toll Road provides an alternative route northeast toward Round Rock and the I-35 corridor. The 78732 zip code's Hill Country terrain means many homes have elevation and tree cover, and the area retains a more rural feel than communities farther east along US 183. Weekend outings often involve Lake Travis activities, visits to the Oasis restaurant complex overlooking the lake, or drives west to wineries and breweries along the Hill Country wine trail in Dripping Springs and Johnson City.

Things to Do in River Ridge

• Pace Bend Park: 1,368-acre Travis County park on Lake Travis with nine miles of shoreline. Swimming, boating, camping, and cliff jumping. $10 per vehicle entry.
• Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge: Over 31,000 acres protecting Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo habitat. Cactus Rocks Trail is a 1.2-mile loop open seasonally. Free entry.
• H-E-B Center at Cedar Park: 8,700-seat arena hosting Texas Stars hockey, Austin Spurs basketball, concerts, and community events. Ticket prices vary by event.
• Lake Travis: 63-mile-long reservoir on the Colorado River with public access for boating, swimming, and fishing. Multiple marinas and boat ramps along RR 620.
• Brushy Creek Lake Park: 90-acre Cedar Park park with a 38-acre lake, splash pad, disc golf course, kayak launch, and 1.1-mile paved trail. Free entry, open dawn to dusk.

Major Employers in River Ridge

• Firefly Aerospace (Aerospace): Headquartered in Cedar Park. Develops launch vehicles and spacecraft with contracts from NASA. Has expanded manufacturing capacity in the city.
• Enovis (Medical Technology): Invested $25.5 million in a 100,000-square-foot Cedar Park manufacturing facility bringing at least 162 new jobs.
• Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital in Cedar Park providing emergency, surgical, and inpatient care.
• Leander ISD (Education): Operates 52 campuses employing thousands of teachers, staff, and administrators serving over 42,000 students.

River Ridge Schools

River Ridge is served by Leander Independent School District, which covers 200 square miles and operates 52 campuses serving over 42,000 students. LISD consistently earns strong TEA accountability ratings.

School District: Leander ISD

Public Schools

• River Ridge Elementary - Located at 12900 Tierra Grande Trail, Austin, TX 78732. Enrolls approximately 423 students in grades K-5. Part of Leander ISD.
• Canyon Ridge Middle School - Located at 12601 Country Trails Lane, Austin. Approximately 1,048 students in grades 6-8. 76% proficient in math, 77% in reading. Ranked in top 2.6% of Texas middle schools.
• Vandegrift High School - Leander ISD high school serving the Steiner Ranch and Lake Travis corridor. Consistent A and B TEA accountability ratings. Offers AP courses and career-technical programs.

Pre-Schools

• Carpe Diem Preschool (Cedar Park) - Play-based preschool serving Cedar Park and Leander families with full-time and part-time daycare options.
• Stepping Stone School at Leander - Infant daycare, preschool, pre-K, after-school care, and summer camps serving the Cedar Park and Leander area.
• Cedar Park Montessori School - Internationally recognized by the Association Montessori International. Serving the northwest Austin area since 1987.

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