●Niederwald, TXHomes for Sale

Market Overview for Niederwald

There are 1 active listings in Niederwald with a median list price of $675K and a median sold price of $595K.

Homes average 87 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 2 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $246.

About Niederwald

Niederwald is a small unincorporated community of approximately 1,000 residents straddling the Hays and Caldwell County line in Central Texas. Located along Interstate 35 between Buda to the north and Kyle to the south, the community sits roughly 25 miles south of downtown Austin. The terrain is flat Blackland Prairie, with gently rolling grasslands and scattered post oak groves. Niederwald has no formal city government and relies on county services from both Hays and Caldwell Counties.

Real estate in Niederwald consists primarily of single-family homes on larger lots and small acreage tracts. Homes generally range from $225K for older properties to $425K for newer construction in nearby subdivisions. Many buyers are drawn to the area for its lower price points compared to Buda and Kyle proper. Lots of one to five acres are available from $100K to $250K, and some buyers construct custom homes on these parcels. The area has seen steady residential growth as the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Marcos continues to develop.

Niederwald falls within the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which serves approximately 25,049 students (2025-26) across the Kyle-Buda corridor. Students attend Hays CISD elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Kyle and Buda. The district operates five high schools and has expanded facilities over the past decade to keep pace with population growth. Private school options are available in Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos within a 10-20 minute drive.

Niederwald's location on I-35 provides direct highway access to Austin (25-30 minutes north) and San Marcos (15 minutes south). SH-130 toll road runs east of the community, offering a faster route to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in approximately 20 minutes. Kyle and Buda offer the nearest grocery stores, medical offices, and retail shopping. The community maintains a rural character despite its proximity to the rapidly growing I-35 corridor cities.

Living in Niederwald

Niederwald has approximately 1,000 residents in portions of Hays and Caldwell Counties along the I-35 corridor between Buda and Kyle. The town incorporated in 2001 and has grown alongside the broader south Austin suburban expansion over the past two decades. Many residents commute to Austin, San Marcos, or other employment centers along I-35. Median household incomes are moderate, and the housing stock consists mostly of single-family homes built in the 2000s and 2010s within planned neighborhoods. The population skews younger than the state average.

Day-to-day life in Niederwald is oriented toward the nearby cities of Buda and Kyle, where residents find grocery stores including H-E-B, restaurants, medical offices, and retail shopping centers. Children attend Hays CISD schools, which include campuses in Kyle and Buda serving students from elementary through high school. There is limited commercial development within Niederwald itself, so most errands involve a short drive on I-35 or FM 1327. Outdoor recreation options include neighborhood parks and trails in the surrounding communities, as well as the San Marcos River for tubing and swimming about 20 minutes south. San Marcos and its outlet malls are about 15 minutes south, while downtown Austin is approximately 30 minutes north, making Niederwald a practical base for commuters working in either direction along the I-35 corridor.

Things to Do in Niederwald

• Plum Creek Golf Course: 18-hole public golf course in Kyle approximately 10 minutes from Niederwald, part of the Plum Creek master-planned community.
• Gregg-Clarke Park: Kyle city park with athletic fields, a swimming pool, playground equipment, and a walking trail. Located about 10 minutes north of Niederwald.
• San Marcos River: Spring-fed river in San Marcos approximately 15 minutes south, popular for tubing, kayaking, and swimming during warm months.
• San Marcos Premium Outlets: Large outlet shopping center at I-35 and SH-80 in San Marcos with over 140 stores, approximately 15 minutes south.

Major Employers in Niederwald

• Hays CISD (Education): Public school district headquartered in Kyle employing approximately 3,000 teachers, administrators, and support staff across 30-plus campuses.
• H-E-B Kyle (Retail): Major grocery retailer with a full-service store in Kyle providing grocery, pharmacy, and fuel services to the surrounding communities.
• Amazon Fulfillment Center (Logistics): Distribution facility in San Marcos approximately 15 minutes south employing over 1,000 workers in warehouse and logistics operations.

Niederwald Schools

Niederwald is served by Hays CISD. Based on MLS listing data, homes attend Camino Real Elementary, McCormick Middle School, Jack C Hays High School, Johnson High School, Lehman High School.

School District: Hays CISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Hays CISD Pre-K - Free public pre-kindergarten at select Hays CISD elementary campuses for eligible four-year-olds.
• Kyle Learning Center - Private early childhood center in Kyle approximately 10 minutes north of Niederwald serving infants through pre-K.

Private Schools

• San Marcos Academy - Private college-preparatory boarding and day school in San Marcos approximately 15 minutes south of Niederwald.

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