About Little Oaks
Little Oaks is a residential neighborhood in Round Rock, Texas, within the 78681 zip code in Williamson County. The neighborhood is located west of A.W. Grimes Boulevard and north of University Boulevard, approximately 20 miles north of downtown Austin. Sam Bass Road and Oaklands Drive provide primary access, while A.W. Grimes Boulevard connects to State Highway 45 and I-35 for regional commuting. The neighborhood sits within the broader Round Rock community, near the Old Settlers Park recreational complex to the south.
Homes in Little Oaks are primarily single-family residences built during the late 1990s and 2000s, on lots typically ranging from 5,500 to 8,000 square feet. Resale prices generally range from $325,000 to $475,000 depending on size, condition, and upgrades. Floor plans average 1,400 to 2,400 square feet with three- to four-bedroom layouts. Construction styles include brick and stone veneer exteriors with composition roofing, attached two-car garages, and covered patios. Several sections of the neighborhood feature cul-de-sac street patterns.
Little Oaks is served by Round Rock Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Live Oak Elementary School, Hopewell Middle School, and Cedar Ridge High School. Live Oak Elementary enrolls approximately 600 students in grades pre-K through 5. Hopewell Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 1,100 students. Cedar Ridge High School enrolls over 2,500 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers AP courses, career and technical education pathways, and athletics programs competing in UIL Class 6A.
Commuters from Little Oaks reach downtown Austin in approximately 25 to 35 minutes via I-35 or State Highway 45 to MoPac Expressway. The Round Rock Premium Outlets and La Frontera shopping center are within 10 minutes to the north along I-35. Dell Technologies' Round Rock campus is approximately 5 miles east, and major employers along the I-35 corridor between Round Rock and Austin are accessible within 15 to 25 minutes. Capital Metro bus service is available on nearby arterial roads.
Living in Little Oaks
Little Oaks features one- and two-story homes on landscaped streets with young to mid-growth live oak, red oak, and crape myrtle trees. Sidewalks line both sides of most streets, and the neighborhood includes a small internal green space. A homeowners association manages common areas and enforces deed restrictions. 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 is served by the City of Round Rock for water and wastewater and Oncor for electric delivery.
Old Settlers Park, a 570-acre municipal park roughly 1 mile south, offers playfields, a disc golf course, fishing ponds, a dog park, and hosts community events including the Round Rock Donuts Fun Run and Dell Diamond baseball games at the adjacent minor league ballpark. H-E-B on University Boulevard is approximately 1 mile southwest, and additional grocery options include Sprouts and Randalls along A.W. Grimes Boulevard. Downtown Round Rock, about 3 miles west, features local restaurants along East Main Street, the historic water tower, and seasonal farmers markets. Round Rock Public Library on North Creek Boulevard is roughly 3 miles west.