Market Overview for Shallow Creek
There are 0 active listings in Shallow Creek and a median sold price of $418K.
Homes average 60 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 2 sales in the past 12 months.
About Shallow Creek
Shallow Creek is a residential subdivision located in Pflugerville, Texas, within the 78660 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood sits in the eastern portion of Pflugerville, roughly 18 miles northeast of downtown Austin. Streets in Shallow Creek include Peach Vista Drive, Oak Vista Drive, Gavin Trail, Pacers Gait Lane, Jumpers Delight Lane, and Terradyne Drive. The subdivision was developed in the early 2000s as part of the residential expansion along the SH 130 corridor east of I-35 in the Pflugerville area.
Homes in Shallow Creek are primarily single-family residences with three to five bedrooms, ranging from approximately 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. Home prices typically range from $300,000 to $475,000 depending on square footage, lot size, and condition. Construction features include brick, stone, and fiber-cement siding exteriors with composition roofing, consistent with Central Texas suburban construction of the early 2000s. Lots range from roughly 0.15 to 0.3 acres with fenced backyards and front yard landscaping maintained by individual homeowners.
Shallow Creek is served by Pflugerville Independent School District, which operates 35 campuses enrolling approximately 25,000 students. Students in the area typically attend Rowe Lane Elementary School, Cele Middle School, and Hendrickson High School. Rowe Lane Elementary serves grades K through 5 and offers a gifted and talented program. Cele Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with gifted and talented programs and athletics. Hendrickson High School enrolls approximately 1,663 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education pathways, and athletics programs.
Commuters from Shallow Creek reach downtown Austin in approximately 25 to 35 minutes via SH 130 to I-35 or via US 290 west. The SH 130 toll road provides a north-south corridor connecting to Georgetown and San Marcos, while US 290 runs east-west through Pflugerville toward central Austin. Stone Hill Town Center, approximately 3 miles west on SH 45, provides shopping and dining options including Target, Ross, and various restaurants. H-E-B on Pflugerville Parkway and Walmart on SH 130 are both within a 10-minute drive.
Living in Shallow Creek
Shallow Creek features single-family homes on residential streets with sidewalks and standard lot sizes typical of early-2000s Pflugerville subdivisions. Most homes include two-car attached garages, covered patios, and fenced backyards. Street trees planted at development include crape myrtle and red oak varieties. The subdivision has an HOA that manages common-area maintenance and enforces deed restrictions. Property tax rates fall under Travis County, the City of Pflugerville, and Pflugerville ISD jurisdictions.
H-E-B on Pflugerville Parkway is within a 10-minute drive, and Walmart Supercenter on SH 130 provides additional grocery options nearby. Lake Pflugerville, a 180-acre reservoir approximately 4 miles northwest, offers a 3-mile paved trail for walking and cycling, fishing piers, and a swimming beach open seasonally. Pfluger Park, roughly 5 miles west near downtown Pflugerville, includes playgrounds, sports fields, and pavilions. Stone Hill Town Center on SH 45 is approximately 3 miles west and hosts retail shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. The Pflugerville Pfarmers Market operates on select weekends at locations in the downtown Pflugerville area.
Things to Do in Shallow Creek
- Lake Pflugerville: 180-acre reservoir approximately 4 miles northwest with a 3-mile paved perimeter trail, fishing piers, and a seasonal swimming beach. Free admission.
- Stone Hill Town Center: Retail and dining center on SH 45 approximately 3 miles west with shops, restaurants, and a movie theater.
- Pfluger Park: Community park in downtown Pflugerville roughly 5 miles west featuring playgrounds, sports fields, and covered pavilions for events.
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark: 25-acre waterpark in Pflugerville approximately 5 miles west, open seasonally with water slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river.
- Hawaiian Falls Pflugerville: Waterpark and adventure park on SH 130 featuring seasonal water attractions and year-round dry park activities.
Major Employers in Shallow Creek
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Technology): Samsung operates a semiconductor fabrication facility in northeast Austin employing over 3,000 workers, approximately 10 miles southwest of Shallow Creek.
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Dell headquarters campus in Round Rock employs over 13,000 workers, roughly 15 miles northwest via SH 130 and SH 45.
- Amazon (Logistics/Technology): Amazon operates fulfillment and distribution centers in the Pflugerville and Manor area employing thousands of workers within a 15-minute drive.
- BSW Medical Center Round Rock (Healthcare): 302-bed hospital in Round Rock approximately 15 miles north, employing over 2,000 medical and administrative staff.
Shallow Creek Schools
Shallow Creek is served by Pflugerville ISD. Students typically attend Dearing Elementary or Murchison Elementary or Brookhollow Elementary or Highland Park Elementary (Pflugerville ISD) for elementary school, Kelly Lane Middle School or Park Crest Middle School for middle school, and Hendrickson High School or Pflugerville High School for high school.
School District: Pflugerville ISD
Public Schools
- Dearing Elementary - Elementary school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
- Murchison Elementary - Elementary school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
- Brookhollow Elementary - Elementary school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
- Highland Park Elementary (Pflugerville ISD) - Elementary school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
- Kelly Lane Middle School - Middle school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
- Park Crest Middle School - Middle school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
- Hendrickson High School - High school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
- Pflugerville High School - High school serving the Shallow Creek area in Pflugerville ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Primrose School of Pflugerville - Accredited early education center in Pflugerville serving infants through pre-K with Balanced Learning curriculum.
- Kids R Kids Pflugerville - Childcare and preschool center offering programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years with STEM-focused learning.
Private Schools
- Concordia Academy Pflugerville - Private school in Pflugerville offering pre-K through 8 with small class sizes and college-preparatory curriculum.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Elgin Campus - Two-year college campus east of Pflugerville offering associate degrees and workforce certificates for area residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shallow Creek in Pflugerville TX
Shallow Creek is a residential subdivision in the eastern portion of Pflugerville, Texas, within the 78660 zip code. The neighborhood is located roughly 18 miles northeast of downtown Austin near the SH 130 corridor.
What do homes cost in Shallow Creek Pflugerville
Home prices in Shallow Creek typically range from $300,000 to $475,000. Homes are primarily single-family residences with three to five bedrooms, ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet.
What school district is Shallow Creek in
Shallow Creek is served by Pflugerville Independent School District. Students typically attend Rowe Lane Elementary, Cele Middle School, and Hendrickson High School. Hendrickson High enrolls approximately 1,663 students.
How far is Shallow Creek from downtown Austin
Shallow Creek is approximately 18 miles northeast of downtown Austin. The commute takes 25 to 35 minutes via SH 130 to I-35 or via US 290 west, depending on traffic conditions.
What is near Shallow Creek Pflugerville TX
Lake Pflugerville is approximately 4 miles northwest with a 3-mile trail and seasonal swimming beach. Stone Hill Town Center is about 3 miles west with shopping and dining options including Target and restaurants.
Does Shallow Creek have an HOA
Shallow Creek has a homeowners association that manages common-area maintenance and enforces deed restrictions for the subdivision. HOA fees and specific rules vary and are set by the current board of directors.