Market Overview for Vista Ridge
There are 6 active listings in Vista Ridge with a median list price of $400K and a median sold price of $385K.
Homes average 68 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 19 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $157.
About Vista Ridge
Villas at Vista Ridge is a residential subdivision located in Leander, Texas, within the 78641 zip code in Williamson County. The neighborhood sits on the west side of Leander near the intersection of Hero Way and Bagdad Road, approximately 22 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Development at Villas at Vista Ridge began in 2002, with construction continuing through 2020 across multiple phases. The community is part of the broader Vista Ridge master-planned area, which includes single-family sections, community parks, and trail connections along Leander's western growth corridor.
Home prices in Villas at Vista Ridge typically range from $305,000 to $575,000. Properties include single-family homes of approximately 1,300 to 3,800 square feet with three to five bedrooms, two-car garages, and one- or two-story floor plans. Lot sizes vary across phases, with many parcels providing wider setbacks between neighboring structures than is typical for newer Leander subdivisions. Construction materials include brick, stone veneer, and fiber-cement siding. The HOA manages community amenities including a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, a children's pool, a playscape, and a covered cabana.
Leander ISD serves Villas at Vista Ridge. Students in the area are typically zoned to Camacho Elementary School, Leander Middle School, and Glenn High School. Camacho Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5. Leander Middle School enrolls students in grades 6 through 8. Glenn High School serves grades 9 through 12 and offers Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education pathways, and extracurricular programs including athletics and fine arts. Leander ISD operates over 40 campuses serving approximately 42,000 students (2025-26) across the district.
Commuters from Villas at Vista Ridge reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 40 minutes via US 183 or Ronald Reagan Boulevard to SH 45. The Capital Metro MetroRail Red Line station at Leander is approximately 4 miles east, providing commuter rail service to downtown Austin. Crystal Falls Parkway and Bagdad Road serve as primary local connectors to US 183 and I-35. H-E-B Plus on Crystal Falls Parkway is within a 5-minute drive, and additional retail clusters along US 183 in Cedar Park provide shopping and dining options.
Living in Vista Ridge
Villas at Vista Ridge features single-family homes with stone and fiber-cement exteriors along residential streets with sidewalks and cul-de-sacs. The community amenity center includes a junior Olympic-sized pool, a separate children's pool, a playscape, and a covered cabana for events. Walking paths connect internal streets to the broader Vista Ridge trail system. Street trees and maintained common-area landscaping line the main collector roads. Property tax rates fall under Williamson County, City of Leander, and Leander ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $2.10 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Daily errands center on the Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183 corridors. H-E-B Plus on Crystal Falls Parkway, less than 3 miles east, offers full-service grocery with a fuel station and pharmacy. Restaurants and retail options along US 183 in Cedar Park and Leander range from fast-casual to sit-down dining. Robin Bledsoe Park, a 28-acre Leander city park roughly 3 miles north, offers playgrounds, a splash pad, sports fields, and a covered pavilion. Crystal Falls Golf Club, a public 18-hole course, is located approximately 5 miles northwest. Devine Lake Park, a 40-acre Leander park with a 5-acre spring-fed lake, fishing pier, and walking trails, sits about 4 miles north.
Things to Do in Vista Ridge
- Robin Bledsoe Park: 28-acre Leander city park about 3 miles north with playgrounds, splash pad, sports fields, and covered pavilion.
- Crystal Falls Golf Club: Public 18-hole golf course approximately 5 miles northwest in Leander, set along limestone bluffs and natural terrain.
- Devine Lake Park: 40-acre Leander park featuring a 5-acre spring-fed lake, fishing pier, walking trails, and picnic areas about 4 miles north.
- 1890 Ranch Shopping Center: Open-air retail center in Cedar Park about 6 miles south on US 183 with shops, restaurants, and a 14-screen movie theater.
- Lakeline Mall: Regional shopping center approximately 9 miles south on US 183 with 150 stores, dining options, and entertainment.
Major Employers in Vista Ridge
- Leander ISD (Education): Williamson County school district employing over 5,500 staff across more than 40 campuses in the Leander-Cedar Park area.
- Ascension Seton Cedar Park (Healthcare): 148-bed acute care hospital on Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, approximately 6 miles south, employing over 700 staff.
- Apple (Technology): Apple's Austin campus at Parmer Lane employs over 6,000 workers, approximately 20 minutes southeast via US 183.
- Emerson Automation Solutions (Manufacturing): Industrial automation facility in Round Rock employing approximately 500 workers, about 20 miles east via SH 45.
Vista Ridge Schools
Villas at Vista Ridge is served by Leander ISD. Students typically attend Camacho Elementary or Whitestone Elementary for elementary school, Leander Middle for middle school, and Glenn High School or Leander High or Rouse High School for high school.
School District: Leander ISD
Public Schools
Pre-Schools
- Primrose School of Cedar Park West - Accredited early education center near US 183 serving infants through pre-K with Balanced Learning curriculum.
- Creative World School Leander - Preschool and childcare center offering programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years with STEAM-based curriculum.
Private Schools
- Hill Country Montessori School - Montessori school in the Cedar Park-Leander area serving pre-K through elementary with individualized learning programs.
- Legacy Preparatory Academy - Private preparatory school in the Leander-Cedar Park corridor offering K-8 academics and small class sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices at Villas at Vista Ridge Leander?
Home prices at Villas at Vista Ridge typically range from $305,000 to $575,000. Properties include single-family homes of 1,300 to 3,800 square feet with three to five bedrooms and two-car garages.
What school district is Villas at Vista Ridge in?
Villas at Vista Ridge is served by Leander ISD. Students typically attend Camacho Elementary, Leander Middle School, and Glenn High School. Leander ISD enrolls approximately 42,000 students (2025-26) across over 40 campuses.
How far is Villas at Vista Ridge from downtown Austin?
Villas at Vista Ridge is approximately 22 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Commute times average 30 to 40 minutes by car via US 183 or Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The MetroRail Leander station is about 4 miles east.
Does Villas at Vista Ridge have a pool?
Villas at Vista Ridge includes a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, a separate children's pool, a playscape, and a covered cabana. These amenities are managed by the HOA and available to community residents.
What grocery stores are near Villas at Vista Ridge Leander?
H-E-B Plus on Crystal Falls Parkway is within a 5-minute drive and includes a fuel station and pharmacy. Additional grocery and retail options are available along US 183 in Cedar Park, roughly 6 miles south.
Is there public transit near Villas at Vista Ridge?
The Capital Metro MetroRail Red Line station at Leander is approximately 4 miles east. The Red Line provides commuter rail service to downtown Austin with a travel time of about 30 minutes.
