
$340,000
901 Whispering Hollow DR, Kyle, TX, 78640

$340,000
901 Whispering Hollow DR, Kyle, TX, 78640

$309,900
950 Whispering Hollow DR, Kyle, TX, 78640

$269,900
141 Wild Buffalo DR, Kyle, TX, 78640
There are 0 active listings in The Trails and a median sold price of $289K.
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Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 9 sales in the past 12 months.
The Trails is a large master-planned subdivision in the Kyle and Buda area of Hays County, Texas, situated along the Interstate 35 corridor approximately 20 miles south of downtown Austin. The community is part of the rapid residential expansion that has transformed northern Hays County over the past two decades, as Kyle's population grew from 28,016 in 2010 to 45,697 in 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Homes in The Trails consist primarily of single-story and two-story plans on standard suburban lots, built by regional and national production builders. The neighborhood sits within the 78640 zip code and provides access to IH-35 for commuters heading north toward Austin or south toward San Marcos and San Antonio. Kyle is located 7 miles south of the Austin city limits and 39 miles north of San Antonio, positioning it in the direct path of growth along the IH-35 corridor.
Hays Consolidated Independent School District serves The Trails across 26 campuses in northern Hays County. Armando Chapa Middle School, located at 3311 Dacy Lane in Kyle, enrolls approximately 672 students in grades 6 through 8 with a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school is named for Armando Chapa, a longtime middle school principal who began his career with Hays CISD in 1974 as a special education counselor. Laura B. Wallace Middle School and R.C. Barton Middle School also serve portions of the district's middle school population. At the high school level, Jack C. Hays High School and Lehman High School provide secondary education options for neighborhood residents. Hays CISD offers specialized programs including an elementary STEM magnet school and Project Lead the Way at the high school level, giving students exposure to engineering and technology coursework. The district partners with families across a service area that covers most of northern Hays County.
Kyle's commercial development has grown alongside its residential base, with retail centers and restaurants concentrated along IH-35 and Kyle Crossing. The Kyle Marketplace and other shopping areas provide grocery options through H-E-B and Walmart, along with a range of dining and service businesses. Plum Creek Golf Course, an 18-hole public course designed by Roy Bechtol, sits in the nearby Plum Creek neighborhood and is open to non-residents. The Hays County trail system has expanded in recent years as local governments invest in parks and connectivity between subdivisions, with several trail segments linking residential areas to commercial districts and school campuses. Five Mile Dam Park in nearby Kyle offers swimming and picnicking along the Blanco River, and additional parks and green spaces have been incorporated into newer subdivisions throughout the city.
The economic base in the Kyle area has diversified beyond its earlier agricultural roots. Hays CISD is one of the top employers in the area, followed by Ascension Seton Hays hospital, which provides emergency, surgical, and inpatient services to the southern Austin metro. Tesla's manufacturing operations at Giga Texas in southeast Travis County are accessible via SH-130, adding a major employer within commuting distance. FedEx operates a distribution facility in Kyle, and Austin Community College's Hays Campus at FM 1626 and Kohlers Crossing opened in 2014 as the first community college campus in Hays County, offering workforce training and associate degree programs. The labor force participation rate in Kyle and Hays County stands at 67 percent, and educational attainment rates exceed the Texas state average. Kyle offers local and state economic incentives to businesses based on capital investment and job creation, and city officials have prioritized recruiting companies to grow the city's employment base beyond its current concentrations in education, healthcare, and logistics.
Daily life in The Trails centers on a suburban residential setting with access to Kyle's growing commercial corridors along IH-35. Grocery shopping, dining, and basic services are available within a short drive at Kyle Marketplace and surrounding retail centers. The neighborhood's location in northern Hays County places it roughly equidistant between Austin and San Marcos, giving residents the option of commuting north to Austin's employment centers or south to Texas State University and San Marcos employers. IH-35 and SH-130 provide the primary commuting routes, with drive times to downtown Austin typically ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day. SH-130 offers a toll-road alternative that bypasses the heaviest IH-35 congestion and connects to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on the city's southeast side.
Hays CISD operates a network of campuses that serve families in The Trails from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and the district's career and technical education programs at the high school level prepare students for trade and workforce pathways. Property tax rates in Hays County reflect the cost of funding this growing school district and municipal services, and homeowners should expect annual valuations that track the area's continued residential growth. Austin Community College's Hays Campus provides an affordable higher education option without requiring a long commute, with course offerings in nursing, welding, computer science, and general studies. Parks and recreation facilities continue to expand as Kyle invests in trail connectivity and open space preservation. The city's proximity to the Blanco River and San Marcos River gives residents access to tubing, kayaking, and swimming during warmer months. Youth sports leagues, community events, and the Kyle Public Library round out the local amenities, and the annual Pie in the Sky hot air balloon festival draws visitors each April.
The Trails is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which operates 26 campuses across northern Hays County. The district offers specialized programs including a STEM magnet elementary school and Project Lead the Way engineering curriculum.
School District: Hays CISD
The Trails is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Middle school students attend Armando Chapa, Laura B. Wallace, or R.C. Barton Middle School, and high school students attend Jack C. Hays or Lehman High School.
The Trails is approximately 20 miles south of downtown Austin. Commute times range from 30 to 45 minutes via IH-35 or SH-130, depending on traffic.
Major employers include Hays CISD, Ascension Seton Hays hospital, FedEx, and Tesla's Giga Texas facility accessible via SH-130. Austin Community College's Hays Campus is also nearby.
Five Mile Dam Park offers Blanco River access for swimming and picnicking. Plum Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole public course nearby, and Kyle continues to expand its trail system.
Kyle's population grew from 28,016 in 2010 to 45,697 in 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. The city is located along the IH-35 corridor in Hays County.
Austin Community College's Hays Campus opened in 2014 at FM 1626 and Kohlers Crossing in Kyle. It was the first community college campus in Hays County and offers associate degrees and workforce training.
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