Market Overview for Santa Rita Ranch South
There are 25 active listings in Santa Rita Ranch South with a median list price of $449K and a median sold price of $398K.
Homes average 48 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 7 homes have sold, with 51 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $182.
About Santa Rita Ranch South
Santa Rita Ranch South is a section within Santa Rita Ranch, a Hill Country master-planned community located in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, along Ronald Reagan Boulevard roughly 27 miles northwest of downtown Austin. The broader Santa Rita Ranch community spans approximately 4,000 acres and launched home sales in 2013 under developer Ed Horne. More than 4,200 homes had sold at Santa Rita Ranch by 2024, and the community is planned to total around 10,000 homes at buildout across multiple neighborhood sections.
Santa Rita Ranch South is located in the southern portion of the master plan and is anchored by The Hub at The Green, a resort-style community activity center that includes leisure and lap pools, water slides, children's water features, a splash pad, playgrounds, a BBQ barn, sand volleyball, and multi-use sports courts. Homes in the South section are served by a network of paved pathways connecting residential streets to amenity areas.
Builders active in Santa Rita Ranch South include Castlerock Communities, Coventry Homes, Pulte, Westin Homes, and other production and semi-custom builders operating across the broader master plan. Santa Rita Ranch is situated in Williamson County and is split between Liberty Hill Independent School District and Georgetown ISD, with on-site campuses that include Santa Rita Elementary and Santa Rita Middle School. The master plan has been recognized multiple years running among the top-selling master-planned communities in the Austin area by RCLCO and other industry rankings.
Living in Santa Rita Ranch South
Santa Rita Ranch South residents have direct access to the community's central amenity package through the internal trail system. The Hub at The Green is the primary recreational center, with resort-style pools, water slides, splash pad, fitness center, and event spaces. Additional pocket parks and playgrounds are distributed across the section.
Groceries, dining, and daily retail are concentrated along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and SH-29, with nearby shopping centers in Liberty Hill and Leander. Cedar Park and 1890 Ranch are roughly 12 to 15 miles southeast, providing a broader mix of big-box retail and restaurants.
The commute to downtown Austin from Santa Rita Ranch South is approximately 27 miles, typically 35 to 50 minutes outside rush hour via Ronald Reagan Boulevard, 183A toll, and MoPac. The community is well-positioned for employment in Cedar Park, Leander, and northwest Austin, and residents can reach the Apple Austin campus at Parmer Lane in roughly 20 to 25 minutes.
The community is split between Liberty Hill ISD and Georgetown ISD depending on property location. Liberty Hill ISD enrolled 10,469 students across 13 campuses in 2026 (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high), while Georgetown ISD serves the eastern portion. Santa Rita Elementary and Santa Rita Middle School are located on site, both operated as Liberty Hill ISD campuses.
Things to Do in Santa Rita Ranch South
- Swim at The Hub at The Green: The central amenity complex at Santa Rita Ranch, The Hub at The Green includes leisure and lap pools, water slides, a splash pad, children's water features, playgrounds, a BBQ barn, and sand volleyball. It is a short paved-path walk from homes in the South section.
- Use the community trail network: Santa Rita Ranch South connects to a community-wide network of paved trails and sidewalks linking residential streets to amenity centers, playgrounds, and the main activity hub. The trails serve walking, running, and cycling.
- Visit Garey Park in Georgetown: Garey Park is a 525-acre City of Georgetown park located a short drive east of Santa Rita Ranch along the San Gabriel River. The park offers equestrian facilities, an off-leash dog park, splash pad, hiking trails, fishing access, and an interactive learning center.
- Explore downtown Georgetown and the historic square: Georgetown's historic courthouse square, approximately 15 miles east of Santa Rita Ranch, is one of the best-preserved 19th-century courthouse squares in Texas and includes locally owned restaurants, shops, and the Williamson County Courthouse.
- Paddle the South San Gabriel River: The South San Gabriel River flows through northern Williamson County near Santa Rita Ranch, with public access points in Georgetown and Leander for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.
- Attend events at Cedar Park Center and nearby venues: H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, a 6,800-seat arena roughly 15 miles southeast, hosts Texas Stars AHL hockey, Austin Spurs G-League basketball, concerts, and family events.
Major Employers in Santa Rita Ranch South
- Liberty Hill ISD (Education): Liberty Hill Independent School District enrolled 10,469 students across 13 campuses in 2026 (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). On-site Santa Rita campuses serve Santa Rita Ranch and adjacent neighborhoods.
- Georgetown ISD (Education): Georgetown Independent School District serves the eastern portion of the Santa Rita Ranch master plan and is one of Williamson County's larger districts.
- Apple - Austin campus (Technology): Apple's Austin campus on Parmer Lane in northwest Austin is a major regional employer reachable from Santa Rita Ranch South in roughly 20 to 25 minutes via the 183A Toll.
- Dell Technologies - Round Rock headquarters (Technology): Dell Technologies is headquartered in Round Rock, approximately 20 miles east of Santa Rita Ranch, and is one of Williamson County's largest employers.
- Home construction and skilled trades (Construction): Active home construction across Santa Rita Ranch and adjacent Williamson County master-planned communities supports builder operations, construction trades, and residential services. Fifteen homebuilders have been active across Santa Rita Ranch.
Santa Rita Ranch South Schools
Santa Rita Ranch spans portions of two school districts: Liberty Hill ISD and Georgetown ISD. Property location within the master plan determines district assignment. On-site Santa Rita Elementary and Santa Rita Middle School are Liberty Hill ISD campuses. Liberty Hill ISD enrolled 10,469 students across 13 campuses in 2026.
School District: Liberty Hill ISD (primary) / Georgetown ISD (partial)
Public Schools
- Santa Rita Elementary - Liberty Hill ISD elementary school located on the Santa Rita Ranch master-plan campus cluster.
- Santa Rita Middle School - Liberty Hill ISD middle school located on the Santa Rita Ranch master-plan campus cluster.
- Liberty Hill High School - Liberty Hill ISD comprehensive high school in Liberty Hill, serving students from Santa Rita Ranch within the Liberty Hill ISD portion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Rita Ranch South?
Santa Rita Ranch South is the southern section of Santa Rita Ranch, a roughly 4,000-acre Hill Country master-planned community in Liberty Hill, Williamson County. It is anchored by The Hub at The Green activity center with resort-style pools, water slides, a splash pad, and playgrounds connected to homes via paved trails.
Who developed Santa Rita Ranch and when did it open?
Santa Rita Ranch was developed by Ed Horne and launched home sales in 2013. More than 4,200 homes had sold across the master plan by 2024, and it is planned to total approximately 10,000 homes at buildout across multiple neighborhood sections.
What school district serves Santa Rita Ranch?
Santa Rita Ranch is split between Liberty Hill ISD (most of the master plan) and Georgetown ISD (eastern portion). Santa Rita Elementary and Santa Rita Middle School are on-site Liberty Hill ISD campuses. Liberty Hill ISD enrolled 10,469 students across 13 campuses in 2026.
What builders have homes in Santa Rita Ranch South?
Builders active in the South section include Castlerock Communities, Coventry Homes, Pulte, and Westin Homes, among others. Across the broader Santa Rita Ranch master plan approximately 15 builders have been active, offering a wide range of floor plans and sizes.
How far is Santa Rita Ranch from Austin?
Santa Rita Ranch is about 27 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Typical drive times are 35 to 50 minutes outside rush hour, using Ronald Reagan Boulevard, the 183A Toll, and MoPac Expressway. The Apple Austin campus on Parmer Lane is reachable in roughly 20 to 25 minutes.
