
$425,000
1181 Forest Bluff TRL, Round Rock, TX, 78665
Forest Bluff's position along US 79 provides direct access to Interstate 35 and State Highway 130, making commutes to downtown Austin (roughly 20 miles south) and north Williamson County straightforward. Dell Technologies' global headquarters sits at 1 Dell Way in Round Rock, employing thousands of workers within a few miles of the neighborhood across engineering, product development, sales, and executive leadership divisions. TECO-Westinghouse, a manufacturer of electric motors and generators ranging from one-quarter horsepower to 100,000 horsepower, operates its headquarters and warehouse at 5100 North IH-35 in Round Rock. Emerson Automation Solutions opened a 282,000-square-foot Process Systems and Solutions Innovation Center at 1100 W. Louis Henna Boulevard in 2014, adding 750 jobs to the city's employment base. Retail and dining options at La Frontera, University Oaks, and Round Rock Premium Outlets with over 125 stores are all within a 10-minute drive, and multiple H-E-B grocery locations serve the area.
Day-to-day life in Forest Bluff revolves around a quiet residential setting with proximity to Round Rock's commercial corridors and parks. The neighborhood's larger lot sizes allow outdoor space that many newer subdivisions in the area do not match, and mature trees planted during original construction in the late 1990s now provide shade canopy along most streets. Residents can reach H-E-B, Walmart, Target, and a range of restaurants along US 79 and IH-35 within five to ten minutes. The Dell Diamond, home to the Round Rock Express minor league baseball team (Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers), hosts games from April through September and sits less than two miles from the neighborhood. The 8,012-seat stadium also hosts concerts and community events during the offseason, adding entertainment options within a short drive.
Round Rock ISD's tax rate and the neighborhood's position in Williamson County place Forest Bluff in an area with competitive property tax rates compared to Travis County addresses to the south. The 670-acre Old Settlers Park provides year-round recreation without requiring a facility membership, and the Rock'N River water park offers a seasonal alternative to private pools at low daily admission rates. Commuters heading to Austin's tech corridor along MoPac or US 183 can expect a 25- to 40-minute drive depending on traffic, while SH-130 provides a faster toll-road option for southeast Austin destinations. The neighborhood's small size of roughly 110 homes keeps traffic volume low on internal streets and contributes to a recognizable community where most residents know their neighbors. Round Rock's public library system, with branches on IH-35 and elsewhere in the city, adds free programming for children and adults, and the Round Rock Community Parks system maintains dozens of neighborhood parks and trails beyond Old Settlers Park.
Forest Bluff is served by Round Rock Independent School District, one of the largest districts in Central Texas with over 50 campuses. The district has earned TEA accountability ratings of A or B across most campuses in recent years.
School District: Round Rock ISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Forest Bluff is served by Round Rock Independent School District. Students attend Ridgeview Middle School and Cedar Ridge High School, both located on or near Gattis School Road.
Forest Bluff contains approximately 110 homes built between 1997 and 2001 by KB Homes, Southern Homes, and Brighton Homes. Homes range from 1,400 to 3,800 square feet on quarter-acre to third-acre lots.
Forest Bluff is approximately 20 miles north of downtown Austin. Commute times range from 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic, with access via US 79 to IH-35 or SH-130.
Old Settlers Park, a 670-acre municipal park, is less than two miles away and includes sports fields, a fishing lake, disc golf, and the seasonal Rock'N River water park.
Dell Technologies is headquartered in Round Rock. Other nearby employers include Emerson Automation Solutions, TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company, and Round Rock ISD.
Lots in Forest Bluff range from one-quarter acre to one-third acre, which is larger than many newer subdivisions in the Round Rock area. This allows space for pools, sport courts, or expanded outdoor areas.