About Cushing Park
Cushing Park is a residential neighborhood in Round Rock, Texas, within the 78664 zip code in Williamson County. The neighborhood is located east of I-35 and south of University Boulevard, roughly 18 miles north of downtown Austin. Cushing Park sits near the intersection of I-35 and University Boulevard, providing direct highway access to employment centers in both Round Rock and Austin. Mays Street and Main Street connect the neighborhood to downtown Round Rock's historic district, roughly 1 mile west.
Homes in Cushing Park are primarily single-family residences built from the 1960s through the 1980s on lots averaging 6,000 to 9,000 square feet. Resale prices generally range from $275,000 to $425,000 depending on condition, lot size, and renovations. Floor plans typically range from 1,000 to 1,800 square feet with three- to four-bedroom layouts. Construction includes brick, wood siding, and vinyl exteriors with composition roofing. The neighborhood's proximity to downtown Round Rock and I-35 has attracted buyers seeking affordability with short commutes.
Cushing Park is served by Round Rock Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Bluebonnet Elementary School, C.D. Fulkes Middle School, and Stony Point High School. Bluebonnet Elementary enrolls approximately 500 students in grades pre-K through 5. C.D. Fulkes Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 800 students. Stony Point High School enrolls approximately 2,700 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers more than 20 AP courses, STEM pathways, and career and technical education programs.
Commuters from Cushing Park reach downtown Austin in approximately 25 to 35 minutes via I-35 south. The Round Rock Premium Outlets and IKEA are roughly 3 miles north off I-35, and the La Frontera shopping area at I-35 and FM 1431 is about 4 miles north. Dell Technologies' Round Rock headquarters campus is approximately 5 miles north, and the Texas State University Round Rock campus sits roughly 2 miles west on University Boulevard. Capital Metro express bus routes run along I-35 connecting to downtown Austin.
Living in Cushing Park
Cushing Park features single-story ranch homes on flat, tree-lined streets with mature pecan and live oak canopy. The neighborhood uses a grid street layout with alleys behind many properties, reflecting its mid-century development pattern. Property tax rates fall under Williamson County and Round Rock ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $2.10 per $100 of assessed valuation. The area receives municipal services from the City of Round Rock, including water, wastewater, and weekly curbside recycling.
Day-to-day shopping is close at hand. H-E-B on University Boulevard is roughly 1 mile west, and additional grocery options operate along I-35 and Main Street. Downtown Round Rock is about 1 mile west, offering local restaurants, the Round Rock Donuts shop, and the annual Frontier Days festival each spring. Old Settlers Park, located approximately 3 miles east, spans over 640 acres with sports fields, a fishing lake, a dog park, and the Dell Diamond baseball stadium. Memorial Park sits about 1 mile southwest along Brushy Creek, providing playground equipment, walking paths, and picnic facilities.