Market Overview for Plum Creek
There are 50 active listings in Plum Creek with a median list price of $325K and a median sold price of $309K.
Homes average 54 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 26 homes have sold, with 161 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $173.
About Plum Creek
Plum Creek is a mixed-use master-planned community of approximately 2,200 acres in the city of Kyle, Hays County, Texas, about 21 miles southwest of downtown Austin along Interstate 35. Initial construction began in 1997, making Plum Creek one of the earlier large-scale New Urbanist developments in the Austin metro. The community is designed around traditional-neighborhood-development principles with front porches, alleys, tree-lined streets, mixed residential densities, and an internal grid that was unusual for Central Texas suburban development when it launched.
At planned buildout, Plum Creek is projected to include roughly 2,500 residential homes alongside up to 500,000 square feet of retail and office space, a hotel and convention site, and a central public park system. The community is organized around several anchor amenities, including Plum Creek Golf Course — an 18-hole public championship course designed by Roy Bechtol that opened in 1999 — and Negley Fishing Lake, a 30-acre pond ringed by walking and biking trails. Austin Community College operates its Hays Campus on approximately 100 acres inside the Plum Creek footprint.
The community is governed by an HOA with mandatory assessments and architectural review. Plum Creek sits within the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which enrolled 25,049 students across 28 campuses in 2026, and homes in the neighborhood feed into HCISD elementary, middle, and high schools. The Kyle area along the I-35 innovation corridor has grown substantially — Kyle's population reached 45,697 in the 2020 Census, making it one of the faster-growing cities in Central Texas — and Plum Creek has been a significant contributor to that residential growth.
Living in Plum Creek
Daily life in Plum Creek is organized around the community's internal trail network, the golf course, Negley Lake, and the Plum Creek Community Center. Residents have access to the pool and clubhouse amenities, and the traditional-neighborhood street grid means most of the interior is connectable on foot or by bicycle via sidewalks and alleys.
Groceries and daily retail are concentrated along Kyle Crossing and the I-35 frontage roads, including Kyle Marketplace and the broader commercial area around the I-35 / FM 1626 interchange. Additional retail, dining, and services are a short drive north into Buda or south into San Marcos.
Commuting is defined by I-35: downtown Austin is roughly 21 miles north, typically 25 to 40 minutes outside rush hour and longer during peak congestion, and San Marcos / Texas State University is about 9 to 12 miles south. The H-E-B Corporate-adjacent retail corridor in Buda and the Tesla Gigafactory Texas area in eastern Travis County are both reachable via SH-45 and SH-130.
Plum Creek is zoned to Hays CISD. The district operates 16 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high-school campuses across Kyle, Buda, and Driftwood as of 2026. Homes in the community feed into Hays CISD campuses that include Negley Elementary, an HCISD campus located inside the Plum Creek development on Plum Creek Boulevard.
Things to Do in Plum Creek
- Golf at Plum Creek Golf Course: An 18-hole, par-72 public championship course inside the community, designed by Roy Bechtol and opened in 1999 for Glenn and Mary Evans, the original Plum Creek developers. The course features a layout where no two fairways touch, walking-friendly paths, and a full clubhouse.
- Walk or fish at Negley Fishing Lake: A 30-acre neighborhood lake inside Plum Creek with trails around the perimeter, fishing access, and connected greenbelts. It serves as the central recreational amenity for the community alongside the golf course.
- Take a class at Austin Community College - Hays Campus: ACC's Hays Campus sits on approximately 100 acres inside Plum Creek and offers general education, workforce, and transfer programs. The campus is open to continuing education and credit-seeking students from across Hays County.
- Shop and dine at Kyle Marketplace: Kyle Marketplace is the main commercial center in Kyle along I-35, located a short drive from Plum Creek. It includes a grocery anchor, national retailers, fast-casual dining, and services.
- Attend events at the Plum Creek Community Center: The community clubhouse hosts HOA events, rentable meeting space, and programming for Plum Creek residents, with pool and recreation facilities.
- Explore downtown Kyle and the historic Kyle City Square: Kyle's historic downtown along Center Street includes City Square Park, the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in the former home of the Pulitzer-winning author, and locally owned restaurants and shops, all a short drive from Plum Creek.
Major Employers in Plum Creek
- Seton Medical Center Hays (Healthcare): A full-service hospital operated by Ascension Seton in Kyle, located along I-35 a short drive from Plum Creek. It is a major employer for Kyle and the surrounding Hays County area.
- Hays Consolidated ISD (Education): Hays CISD is the public school district serving Kyle, Buda, Driftwood, and surrounding Hays County communities, enrolling 25,049 students across 28 campuses in 2026. The district is one of Kyle's largest employers.
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus (Higher education): ACC operates its Hays Campus on approximately 100 acres inside Plum Creek, employing faculty and staff and serving as an educational anchor for the community.
- City of Kyle (Government): Kyle municipal government, police, fire, and utility departments provide a significant local employment base. Kyle's population reached 45,697 in the 2020 Census and has continued to grow.
- Retail and logistics along I-35 (Retail & distribution): The I-35 corridor through Kyle supports retail centers, distribution facilities, and the H-E-B Plus store, providing a substantial base of retail and logistics employment.
Plum Creek Schools
Plum Creek is zoned to Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD), which enrolled 25,049 students across 28 campuses in 2026 — 16 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, 1 multi-level campus, and an alternative center. One Hays CISD elementary campus, Negley Elementary, is located inside the Plum Creek development.
School District: Hays CISD
Public Schools
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - A roughly 100-acre ACC campus located inside Plum Creek offering general education, workforce, and transfer programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of community is Plum Creek in Kyle?
Plum Creek is a mixed-use master-planned community of approximately 2,200 acres in Kyle, Texas, built on traditional-neighborhood-development principles with an internal street grid, alleys, front porches, and tree-lined streets. Construction began in 1997. At buildout it is projected to include about 2,500 homes plus 500,000 square feet of retail and office space.
What school district serves Plum Creek?
Plum Creek is zoned to Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD), which enrolled 25,049 students across 28 campuses in 2026. One Hays CISD elementary — Negley Elementary — is located inside the Plum Creek development on Plum Creek Boulevard, and the community feeds into Hays CISD middle and high schools.
Is there a golf course in Plum Creek?
Yes. Plum Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 public championship course inside the community. It was designed by Roy Bechtol and opened in 1999, and is known for a routing in which no two fairways touch.
How far is Plum Creek from downtown Austin?
Plum Creek is in Kyle, about 21 miles southwest of downtown Austin via Interstate 35. Typical drive time is 25 to 40 minutes outside rush hour and longer during peak congestion.
Does Plum Creek have a community center and amenities?
Yes. Plum Creek residents have access to the Plum Creek Community Center, a community pool and clubhouse, an internal trail and sidewalk network, Negley Fishing Lake (about 30 acres with perimeter trails), and the 18-hole Plum Creek Golf Course. The community is governed by an HOA with mandatory assessments.
Is Austin Community College in Plum Creek?
Yes. Austin Community College operates its Hays Campus on approximately 100 acres inside Plum Creek, serving as a higher-education anchor for Kyle and southern Hays County.
