Market Overview for The Highlands
There are 6 active listings in The Highlands with a median list price of $616K and a median sold price of $610K.
Homes average 48 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 15 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $206.
About The Highlands
The Highlands is a residential neighborhood within Crystal Falls, a master-planned community in Leander, Williamson County, along the U.S. 183 corridor roughly 25 miles north of downtown Austin. Crystal Falls spans about 5,000 acres of rolling Hill Country, and The Highlands is one of its established, non-gated sections (several other Crystal Falls sections, such as The Fairways and Wild Rock, are gated). Homes in The Highlands are governed by the Crystal Falls Homeowners Association.
The neighborhood was built out by a range of production and custom homebuilders active in Crystal Falls, including David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes, Drees Custom Homes, and Highland Homes, producing a mix of single-family homes on tree-lined streets.
The Highlands centers on Quarry Park, a 12-acre community park with a junior Olympic swimming pool, a children's splash and spray area, a playground, a stocked fishing pond, and a covered pavilion with grills. Residents also have access to the broader Crystal Falls amenities, which include a grotto-style pool with waterfalls, tennis courts, a disc golf course, and hiking and biking trails winding through the community's greenbelts and canyons.
Golf is a defining feature of Crystal Falls: the community is built around the Crystal Falls Golf Club, an 18-hole public course set in the surrounding Hill Country terrain. Together with the parks and trails, the golf course gives The Highlands and the wider Crystal Falls community an amenity-oriented, outdoor character.
The Highlands is served by Leander Independent School District, with William J. Winkley Elementary located within the neighborhood and Leander High School serving the area. Its position along the U.S. 183 corridor places it within about a 25-mile drive of downtown Austin, with the 183A toll road providing a faster commuter route south toward Cedar Park and the Austin metro.
Living in The Highlands
Daily life in The Highlands is shaped by its setting within the Crystal Falls master-planned community along the U.S. 183 corridor in Leander. Crystal Falls Parkway is the neighborhood's main artery, connecting residents to U.S. 183 and the 183A toll road for commutes south toward Cedar Park and downtown Austin, about 25 miles away.
Everyday shopping, dining, and services are concentrated along the U.S. 183 and 183A corridors in Leander and neighboring Cedar Park, with H-E-B and other stores a short drive away. The Capital Metro Red Line's Leander and Lakeline stations provide rail access toward downtown Austin.
Recreation is close to home. The Highlands' own Quarry Park offers a junior Olympic pool, splash area, playground, fishing pond, and pavilion, while the surrounding Crystal Falls community adds a grotto-style pool, tennis courts, a disc golf course, hiking and biking trails, and the 18-hole Crystal Falls Golf Club. The rolling Hill Country terrain, greenbelts, and canyon views give the neighborhood an outdoor, amenity-rich character within the growing Leander area.
Things to Do in The Highlands
- Crystal Falls Golf Club: An 18-hole public golf course at the heart of the Crystal Falls community, set in the rolling Hill Country terrain around The Highlands.
- Quarry Park: The Highlands' own 12-acre community park, with a junior Olympic swimming pool, a children's splash and spray area, a playground, a stocked fishing pond, and a covered pavilion with grills.
- Crystal Falls grotto pool & tennis: The wider Crystal Falls community offers a grotto-style pool with waterfalls and tennis courts for residents, in addition to the Highlands' Quarry Park pool.
- Disc golf course: Crystal Falls maintains a disc golf course among its recreational amenities, open to residents of The Highlands and the broader community.
- Hiking & biking trails: A network of hiking and biking trails threads through the greenbelts and canyons of Crystal Falls, connecting the neighborhood's parks and open space.
Major Employers in The Highlands
- Leander ISD (Education): The public school district serving Leander and the surrounding area, and one of the region's largest employers.
- Ascension Seton Cedar Park (Healthcare): A full-service hospital in neighboring Cedar Park, a short drive south, serving the Leander and Cedar Park area.
- City of Leander (Local Government): The municipal government for the fast-growing city of Leander, providing local services and utilities.
- H-E-B (Grocery & Retail): The Texas grocery chain operates stores in Leander and Cedar Park along the US-183 corridor, a significant local retail employer.
The Highlands Schools
The Highlands is served by Leander Independent School District. Under current LISD attendance boundaries, William J. Winkley Elementary is located within the neighborhood, and Leander High School serves the area.
School District: Leander ISD
Public Schools
- William J Winkley Elementary
- Patricia Knowles Elementary
- Running Brushy Middle
- Leander High School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Highlands in Leander?
The Highlands is a residential neighborhood within Crystal Falls, a roughly 5,000-acre master-planned community in Leander, Williamson County, along the U.S. 183 corridor.
Is The Highlands at Crystal Falls gated?
No — The Highlands is a non-gated section of Crystal Falls, though several other sections of the community, such as The Fairways and Wild Rock, are gated.
What amenities does The Highlands offer?
The Highlands centers on the 12-acre Quarry Park with a junior Olympic pool, splash area, playground, and fishing pond, plus access to Crystal Falls' grotto pool, tennis courts, disc golf, and trails.
Is Crystal Falls a golf community?
Yes — Crystal Falls is built around the Crystal Falls Golf Club, an 18-hole public golf course set in the surrounding Hill Country.
What school district serves The Highlands?
The Highlands is served by Leander Independent School District, with William J. Winkley Elementary located within the neighborhood and Leander High School serving the area.
How far is The Highlands from Austin?
The neighborhood sits along the U.S. 183 corridor about 25 miles north of downtown Austin, with the 183A toll road providing a faster commuter route south.
