Market Overview for Cold Springs
There are 3 active listings in Cold Springs with a median list price of $420K and a median sold price of $505K.
Homes average 53 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 8 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $187.
About Cold Springs
Cold Springs is a master-planned residential community located in Leander, Texas, within the 78641 zip code in Williamson County. The development sits along Ronald Reagan Boulevard (CR 175) north of Crystal Falls Parkway, approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Cold Springs encompasses roughly 900 acres and includes multiple phases of single-family homes, parks, trail systems, and amenity centers. The community is bordered by the San Gabriel River corridor to the north, with undeveloped Hill Country terrain on its western edges and other residential developments along Ronald Reagan Boulevard to the east.
Homes in Cold Springs range from approximately $350,000 to $650,000 depending on lot size, builder, and floor plan. The community features homes built from the mid-2010s through ongoing new construction, with square footage ranging from roughly 1,600 to 3,500 square feet across three- to five-bedroom floor plans. Builders in Cold Springs include Lennar, CalAtlantic (now Lennar), and Milestone Community Builders. Architectural styles lean toward Hill Country transitional with stone and stucco exteriors, standing-seam metal roof accents, and covered front porches. Lot sizes vary from approximately 5,000 square feet for courtyard homes to over 10,000 square feet for estate lots along the perimeter.
Cold Springs is served by Leander Independent School District. Students typically attend Tom Glenn High School, which opened in 2016 and enrolls approximately 2,400 students in grades 9 through 12 with Advanced Placement courses and career and technical education pathways. Elementary students attend Reagan Elementary or nearby Leander ISD campuses depending on phase, and middle school students feed into Running Brushy Middle School. Leander ISD operates over 40 campuses and enrolls more than 42,000 students across its service area in Williamson and Travis counties.
Ronald Reagan Boulevard provides the primary north-south corridor connecting Cold Springs to Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183, which leads south to Cedar Park and Austin. Commute times to downtown Austin average 40 to 50 minutes by car via US 183 or toll roads including 183A and MoPac. The Capital Metro MetroRail Red Line station at Leander is approximately 7 miles south, offering commuter rail service to downtown with a travel time of about 32 minutes. H-E-B Plus on Crystal Falls Parkway is roughly 3 miles south, and additional retail and dining options cluster along US 183 in Cedar Park and Leander.
Living in Cold Springs
Cold Springs features a network of community amenities spread across its multiple phases. The community includes two amenity centers with pools, a splash pad, sport courts, and covered pavilions. Over 10 miles of trails wind through the development, connecting residential streets to parks, playgrounds, and open spaces along seasonal creek corridors. Homes are set along wide residential streets with sidewalks on both sides, street trees, and underground utilities. HOA fees cover common-area maintenance, amenity access, trail upkeep, and landscaping of shared spaces. Property taxes fall under Williamson County, Leander ISD, and applicable municipal utility district jurisdictions, with combined rates that vary by section.
Daily routines from Cold Springs center on the commercial corridors along Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183. H-E-B Plus at Crystal Falls Parkway, about 3 miles south, provides full-service grocery with pharmacy and fuel. Restaurants and retail along US 183 in Leander and Cedar Park are within a 10- to 15-minute drive. Crystal Falls Golf Club, an 18-hole public course, is located roughly 3 miles west. Devine Lake Park, a Leander city park located about 5 miles south, offers a lake with a fishing pier, playgrounds, sports courts, and a dog park. The Leander Public Library is approximately 6 miles south on Bagdad Road.
Things to Do in Cold Springs
- Crystal Falls Golf Club: 18-hole public golf course located roughly 3 miles west of Cold Springs along Crystal Falls Parkway. The course features Hill Country terrain with elevation changes.
- Devine Lake Park: Leander city park about 5 miles south featuring a stocked lake with fishing pier, playgrounds, sport courts, splash pad, and off-leash dog park.
- Cold Springs Trail System: Over 10 miles of paved and natural-surface trails connecting neighborhoods to parks, open spaces, and seasonal creek corridors within the community.
- Williamson County Regional Park: County park located approximately 20 miles northeast in Leander offering softball fields, soccer fields, a disc golf course, and picnic areas across 160 acres.
- 1890 Ranch Shopping Center: Open-air retail center in Cedar Park along US 183 featuring H-E-B, restaurants, and shops, approximately 10 miles south of Cold Springs.
Major Employers in Cold Springs
- Apple (Technology): Apple's Austin campus at Parmer Lane employs over 6,000 workers, approximately 25 minutes south via US 183.
- Kyndryl (formerly IBM) (Technology): IT infrastructure services company with offices in northwest Austin, about 20 minutes south of Cold Springs.
- Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (Healthcare): 166-bed hospital in Cedar Park operated by HCA Healthcare, approximately 10 miles south on US 183.
- Leander ISD (Education): School district employing over 5,000 staff across more than 40 campuses in the Leander and Cedar Park area.
Cold Springs Schools
Cold Springs is served by Leander ISD. Students typically attend Akin Elementary or Pleasant Hill Elementary (Leander ISD) or Parkside Elementary for elementary school, Knox Wiley Middle School or Stiles Middle School for middle school, and Rouse High School for high school.
School District: Leander ISD
Public Schools
- Akin Elementary - Elementary school serving the Cold Springs area in Leander ISD.
- Pleasant Hill Elementary (Leander ISD) - Elementary school serving the Cold Springs area in Leander ISD.
- Parkside Elementary - Elementary school serving the Cold Springs area in Leander ISD.
- Knox Wiley Middle School - Middle school serving the Cold Springs area in Leander ISD.
- Stiles Middle School - Middle school serving the Cold Springs area in Leander ISD.
- Rouse High School - High school serving the Cold Springs area in Leander ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Creative World School Leander - Preschool and childcare center offering programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years with STEAM-based curriculum.
- Primrose School of Cedar Park West - Accredited early education center near US 183 serving infants through pre-K with Balanced Learning curriculum.
Private Schools
- Summit Christian Academy - Private K-12 school in Leander offering college-preparatory academics and athletics programs.
- Valor Academy - Private school near Cedar Park serving elementary and middle school grades with project-based curriculum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Cold Springs Leander
Homes in Cold Springs range from approximately $350,000 to $650,000 depending on lot size, builder, and floor plan. Square footage runs from about 1,600 to 3,500 square feet across three- to five-bedroom layouts.
What school district is Cold Springs in
Cold Springs is served by Leander ISD. Students typically attend Reagan Elementary, Running Brushy Middle School, and Tom Glenn High School. Leander ISD operates over 40 campuses with more than 42,000 students.
How far is Cold Springs Leander from downtown Austin
Cold Springs is approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Commute times average 40 to 50 minutes by car via US 183 or toll roads including 183A and MoPac.
What amenities does Cold Springs have
Cold Springs includes two amenity centers with pools, a splash pad, sport courts, covered pavilions, and over 10 miles of trails. The trail system connects neighborhoods to parks and open spaces along seasonal creek corridors.
What grocery stores are near Cold Springs Leander
H-E-B Plus on Crystal Falls Parkway is roughly 3 miles south and provides full-service grocery with pharmacy and fuel. Additional retail and dining options are available along US 183 in Leander and Cedar Park within a 10- to 15-minute drive.
What is there to do near Cold Springs Leander TX
Crystal Falls Golf Club is about 3 miles west, and Devine Lake Park offers fishing, playgrounds, and a dog park roughly 5 miles south. The community itself has over 10 miles of internal trails for walking and cycling.