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Market Overview for Southlake Ranch

There are 4 active listings in Southlake Ranch with a median list price of $257K and a median sold price of $235K.

Homes average 32 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 9 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $161.

About Southlake Ranch

Southlake Ranch is a master-planned residential subdivision in Kyle, Texas, located in Hays County along the I-35 corridor. The neighborhood is situated south of Kyle Parkway and east of I-35, within the 78640 zip code. Southlake Ranch was developed beginning in the mid-2010s as Kyle experienced significant residential growth driven by its proximity to both Austin and San Marcos along the I-35 corridor.

Homes in Southlake Ranch are single-family residences built primarily between 2015 and 2022 by production builders including Meritage Homes and D.R. Horton. Floor plans range from 1,400 to 3,000 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations on lots of 5,000 to 8,000 square feet. Home prices generally range from $275,000 to $450,000. The subdivision features paved sidewalks, a community pool, and a resident amenity center with a playground and green space.

Southlake Ranch is served by Hays CISD. Students in the neighborhood typically attend Tobias Elementary School, Chapa Middle School, and Jack C. Hays High School. Hays CISD is one of the faster-growing school districts in Texas, serving Kyle and the surrounding Hays County area. Jack C. Hays High School offers Career and Technical Education pathways and participates in UIL 6A athletics.

The neighborhood is approximately 22 miles south of downtown Austin via I-35, with commute times of 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Kyle's commercial district along Kyle Parkway and I-35 includes grocery stores, restaurants, and retail services within a 5-minute drive. The city of San Marcos is approximately 10 miles south, and Texas State University is a 15-minute drive. The SH 45 and SH 130 toll roads provide alternative routes to east Austin and the airport area.

Living in Southlake Ranch

Southlake Ranch has a contemporary suburban layout with curving streets, concrete sidewalks, and uniform building setbacks. Homes feature stone, brick, and stucco exteriors typical of mid-2010s Central Texas production construction. The subdivision has a mandatory HOA that maintains the community pool, amenity center, playground, and common landscaping. Property taxes are assessed by Hays County at the Hays CISD rate. The City of Kyle provides water and wastewater service, and Pedernales Electric Cooperative supplies electricity.

Kyle Parkway, the city's primary commercial corridor, is within a 5-minute drive with H-E-B, Walmart, and a mix of chain and locally owned restaurants. Gregg-Clarke Park, a City of Kyle park, includes athletic fields, a playground, and a splash pad. Lake Kyle, a 47-acre municipal lake, offers catch-and-release fishing and a walking trail around the perimeter. The Plum Creek Golf Course is located approximately 4 miles east, and the San Marcos River, popular for tubing and kayaking, is accessible in San Marcos, about 10 miles south.

Things to Do in Southlake Ranch

• Lake Kyle: 47-acre municipal lake operated by the City of Kyle with catch-and-release fishing and a 1.5-mile walking and cycling trail around the perimeter.
• San Marcos River: Spring-fed river in San Marcos, approximately 10 miles south, with public access points for tubing, kayaking, and swimming. Water temperature stays near 72 degrees year-round.
• Plum Creek Golf Course: 18-hole public golf course in Kyle, approximately 4 miles east, with a driving range and practice facilities.
• Gregg-Clarke Park: City of Kyle park with multi-use athletic fields, a playground, splash pad, and covered pavilions for community gatherings.
• Kyle Farmers Market: Seasonal outdoor market in downtown Kyle featuring local produce, prepared foods, and artisan goods, typically held on weekends.

Major Employers in Southlake Ranch

• Texas State University (Higher Education): Public university in San Marcos approximately 10 miles south, employing over 5,000 faculty and staff with enrollment of approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025).
• Hays CISD (Education): The local school district employing teachers and staff across multiple campuses in Kyle and the surrounding Hays County area.
• Amazon (Logistics/Distribution): Amazon operates fulfillment center facilities in the San Marcos area along the I-35 corridor, employing thousands of workers.
• Seton Medical Center Hays (Healthcare): Ascension Seton hospital in Kyle providing emergency, surgical, and specialty care services with over 100 beds.

Southlake Ranch Schools

Southlake Ranch is served by Hays CISD. Students typically attend Susie Fuentes Elementary for elementary school, Armando Chapa Middle School or Laura B Wallace Middle School or R C Barton Middle School for middle school, and Lehman High School for high school.

School District: Hays CISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Primrose School of Kyle - Accredited early childhood program in Kyle serving infants through pre-K with curriculum-based learning.
• Kids R Kids - Kyle - Childcare and early learning center in Kyle offering programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years.

Private Schools

• Promiseland Christian School - Private school in San Marcos serving pre-K through 8th grade, approximately 10 miles south of the neighborhood.

Higher Education

• Texas State University - Public four-year university in San Marcos with enrollment of approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025), located about 10 miles south.

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