Market Overview for Jarrell Independent School District
There are 340 active listings in Jarrell Independent School District with a median list price of $299K and a median sold price of $287K.
Homes average 116 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 68 homes have sold, with 835 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $182.
About Jarrell Independent School District
Jarrell Independent School District serves approximately 3,000 students across five campuses in the town of Jarrell and surrounding northwestern Williamson County, one of the fastest-growing areas in the greater Austin region. The district covers roughly 80 square miles along the Interstate 35 corridor between Georgetown to the south and Salado to the north, centered on the small town of Jarrell about 35 miles north of downtown Austin. Jarrell's population has expanded from roughly 1,000 in 2010 to over 4,000 as of recent estimates, driven by a wave of master-planned residential subdivisions offering new construction at prices below the Austin metro average. The surrounding landscape is flat to gently rolling Blackland Prairie, transitioning to limestone Hill Country terrain on the western edge of the district.
Real estate within Jarrell ISD is heavily weighted toward new construction single-family homes in master-planned communities including Sonterra, Bryson, and Carmel Creek. Prices for new homes typically range from $275K for three-bedroom starter plans to $450K for larger four- and five-bedroom layouts with upgraded finishes. National builders operating in the district include DR Horton, Lennar, Meritage, and Taylor Morrison. Older homes in the original town center and rural lots with acreage are also available, generally priced from $200K to $500K depending on land size and improvements. The median home price in the district is approximately $340K, positioned well below the Williamson County median of approximately $430K and significantly below Austin proper.
The district operates two elementary campuses, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school. Jarrell Elementary and North Jarrell Elementary serve pre-K through 5th grade. Jarrell Intermediate covers select upper elementary grades. Jarrell Middle School serves 6th through 8th grade, and Jarrell High School covers 9th through 12th grade. Jarrell High School competes in UIL Class 4A athletics and has a growing band program, FFA chapter, and Career and Technical Education pathways. The district has added campuses and expanded facilities over the past five years to keep pace with enrollment growth, and a bond election for additional school construction has been approved to address projected continued increases. TEA accountability ratings have been Met Standard across campuses.
Jarrell's location directly on I-35 provides highway access to Georgetown (15 minutes south), Round Rock (25 minutes south), and downtown Austin (35 to 45 minutes depending on traffic). The Georgetown Municipal Airport is about 15 minutes south for general aviation. Samsung's semiconductor campus in Taylor is approximately 25 minutes east. Major employers for Jarrell residents are concentrated in Georgetown, Round Rock, Austin, and Taylor, as the town itself has limited commercial development. The I-35 frontage road has gas stations, fast food restaurants, and a Dollar General, with a Brookshire Brothers grocery store and additional retail development either recently opened or under construction to serve the growing population.
