Market Overview for Fern Bluff
There are 4 active listings in Fern Bluff with a median list price of $497K and a median sold price of $440K.
Homes average 55 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 16 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $214.
About Fern Bluff
Fern Bluff is a residential neighborhood in Round Rock, located approximately three miles west of the city center off Ranch Road 620 and Wyoming Springs Drive. The deed-restricted community comprises 274 homes built in the late 1980s and early 1990s by builders including Milburn (now D.R. Horton), Legacy, and Meritage, with mature landscaping and established tree cover that give the neighborhood a settled, comfortable character.
Homes in Fern Bluff typically range from $350,000 to $500,000, featuring single-family residences with three to four bedrooms on well-maintained lots. The neighborhood is managed by the Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (MUD), which maintains community parks, trails, a community center, tennis and basketball courts, a sand volleyball pit, pavilions, and playgrounds. The MUD-funded amenities provide recreation options that many comparable neighborhoods lack.
Fern Bluff is served by Round Rock Independent School District (Round Rock ISD), a Central Texas district with strong TEA accountability ratings. Students attend Fern Bluff Elementary, Chisholm Trail Middle School, and McNeil High School. Fern Bluff Elementary is located within the neighborhood and has an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating.
The RR 620 corridor provides access to major employers and retail in both Round Rock and Cedar Park. The Lakeline Mall area is approximately 10 minutes south, and downtown Round Rock is 10 minutes east. US-183 and I-35 are within 10-15 minutes for commutes to Austin proper, with downtown Austin approximately 25-30 minutes south.
Living in Fern Bluff
Fern Bluff offers an uncommon combination for the price range: a small, deed-restricted community with MUD-funded parks, trails, a community center, and sports courts — all within Round Rock ISD. Homes in the $350K-$500K range feature late-1980s to early-1990s construction with the mature trees and established landscaping that newer subdivisions need decades to develop.
The RR 620 location provides practical access to both Round Rock and Cedar Park retail and employers, with Lakeline Mall 10 minutes south and downtown Round Rock 10 minutes east. Fern Bluff Elementary's on-site location means elementary-age children can walk to school. The 274-home size keeps the neighborhood intimate compared to large master-planned communities, and the active MUD ensures common areas and amenities are well maintained.
Things to Do in Fern Bluff
- Fern Bluff Park: MUD-maintained community park with tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball pit, pavilions, playgrounds, and walking trails.
- Fern Bluff Community Center: MUD-funded community center available for resident events, meetings, and gatherings.
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail: Paved multi-use trail system connecting Round Rock and Cedar Park neighborhoods, accessible from the RR 620 corridor.
- Lakeline Mall: Regional shopping center approximately 10 minutes south with 100+ stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Old Settlers Park: 570-acre Round Rock park approximately 15 minutes east with sports fields, fishing lakes, a disc golf course, and festival grounds.
Major Employers in Fern Bluff
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Round Rock headquarters approximately 15 minutes east via RR 620 and I-35
- Emerson Automation Solutions (Technology & Manufacturing): Major employer in the Round Rock area
- Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (Healthcare): Hospital in nearby Cedar Park approximately 10 minutes west
- Round Rock ISD (Education): Major local employer with campuses throughout the area including Fern Bluff Elementary on-site
- Apple (Technology): Austin campus approximately 15-20 minutes south via US-183
Fern Bluff Schools
Fern Bluff is served by Round Rock ISD. Students typically attend Fern Bluff Elementary or Brushy Creek Elementary for elementary school, Chisholm Trail Middle School or Cedar Valley Middle School for middle school, and Round Rock High School or McNeil High School for high school.
School District: Round Rock ISD
Public Schools
- Fern Bluff Elementary - Elementary school serving the Fern Bluff area in Round Rock ISD.
- Brushy Creek Elementary - Elementary school serving the Fern Bluff area in Round Rock ISD.
- Chisholm Trail Middle School - Middle school serving the Fern Bluff area in Round Rock ISD.
- Cedar Valley Middle School - Middle school serving the Fern Bluff area in Round Rock ISD.
- Round Rock High School - High school serving the Fern Bluff area in Round Rock ISD.
- McNeil High School - High school serving the Fern Bluff area in Round Rock ISD.
Private Schools
- Round Rock Christian Academy - Private Christian school in the Round Rock area
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fern Bluff in Round Rock?
Fern Bluff is a deed-restricted neighborhood approximately three miles west of Round Rock, off RR 620 and Wyoming Springs Drive. The 274-home community was built in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
How much do homes cost in Fern Bluff?
Homes in Fern Bluff typically range from $350,000 to $500,000. The neighborhood features three- to four-bedroom single-family homes with mature landscaping and established tree cover.
What school district is Fern Bluff in?
Fern Bluff is served by Round Rock ISD. Students attend Fern Bluff Elementary (located within the neighborhood), Chisholm Trail Middle School, and McNeil High School.
Does Fern Bluff have community amenities?
Yes, the Fern Bluff MUD maintains a community center, parks with tennis and basketball courts, a sand volleyball pit, pavilions, playgrounds, and walking trails throughout the neighborhood.
How far is Fern Bluff from downtown Austin?
Fern Bluff is approximately 25-30 minutes from downtown Austin. Lakeline Mall is about 10 minutes south, and downtown Round Rock is 10 minutes east via RR 620.
What are the advantages of living in Fern Bluff?
Fern Bluff offers an on-site Fern Bluff Elementary (8/10 GreatSchools rating), Round Rock ISD schools, MUD-funded parks and community center, and the intimate 274-home size that fosters a strong neighborhood community.