Market Overview for Vista Oaks
There are 11 active listings in Vista Oaks with a median list price of $550K and a median sold price of $485K.
Homes average 36 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 22 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $202.
About Vista Oaks
Vista Oaks is a 316-acre residential community located along FM 1431 between Round Rock and Cedar Park in Williamson County, Texas. The neighborhood comprises more than 900 homes situated along Honey Bear Creek, built primarily between the late 1980s and early 2000s by Buffington Homes, Hammonds Homes, Plantation Homes, and Wilshire Homes.
The community features a mix of Texas Traditional and Hill Country architectural styles beneath a mature oak tree canopy that distinguishes it from newer developments in the area. Homes were built across multiple construction phases as the development grew from its initial plat in the late 1980s through completion in the early 2000s, resulting in a range of home sizes and floor plans throughout the sections.
The Vista Oaks Municipal Utility District (originally created as Williamson County MUD #9 by the Texas Legislature in 1987, renamed Vista Oaks MUD in 2011) provides water and waste services to the community. Community amenities managed by the HOA include a junior Olympic swimming pool, an amenity center with fire pit and covered pavilion, sand volleyball and basketball courts, tennis courts, multiple playscapes, and a lighted concrete trail system that connects neighborhood sections internally.
Vista Oaks is served by Leander Independent School District, which received a TEA accountability rating of B (score 88 out of 100) for the 2024-25 school year. Students are zoned to Parkside Elementary, Stiles Middle School, and Rouse High School. The community is located near the intersection of FM 1431 and Sam Bass Road, providing access to commercial centers including the Round Rock Premium Outlets retail area and IKEA to the east along I-35.
Living in Vista Oaks
Daily life in Vista Oaks centers on the community's established character and outdoor amenities. The mature oak trees throughout the neighborhood create substantial canopy cover along the streets, and the Honey Bear Creek corridor provides a natural greenway through the development that supports the internal trail system.
The lighted concrete trail system connects homes to the community pool, pavilion, sports courts, and play areas without requiring car trips for internal neighborhood movement. The amenity center with its fire pit and covered pavilion serves as a gathering point for community events and informal neighbor interaction throughout the year.
The HOA manages common areas and amenities, with quarterly dues supporting maintenance of the pool complex, trails, landscaping, and shared facilities. The MUD handles utility services separately, so residents see both an HOA assessment and MUD charges on their property tax statements.
FM 1431 provides east-west connectivity between Cedar Park and Round Rock, with commercial retail, grocery stores (including H-E-B), medical offices, and restaurants within close proximity along the corridor. The Round Rock Premium Outlets shopping center and associated retail are located east of the community along I-35, accessible within minutes via FM 1431.
Things to Do in Vista Oaks
- Vista Oaks Amenity Center: Community facility featuring a junior Olympic pool, fire pit, covered pavilion, sand volleyball, basketball courts, and tennis courts.
- Round Rock Premium Outlets: Open-air outlet mall with national retailers located east of Vista Oaks along I-35.
- Old Settlers Park: 670-acre Round Rock city park with sports fields, a fishing lake, trail loops, and the seasonal Rock'N River Family Aquatic Center.
- Brushy Creek Regional Trail: Multi-use trail corridor following Brushy Creek through northern Williamson County, accessible for hiking and biking.
- Cedar Park Sculpture Garden: Public art installation along Brushy Creek in nearby Cedar Park with walking paths and outdoor sculptures.
Major Employers in Vista Oaks
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Global technology company headquartered in Round Rock with multiple campuses in the area.
- Emerson (Technology/Manufacturing): Automation technology company (formerly National Instruments) with operations in Austin and Round Rock.
- Round Rock ISD (Education): Public school district operating multiple campuses across the Round Rock area.
- St. David's Round Rock Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital providing emergency, surgical, and specialty medical services.
Vista Oaks Schools
Vista Oaks is served by Leander Independent School District, which received a TEA accountability rating of B (88/100) for the 2024-25 school year.
School District: Leander ISD
Public Schools
Private Schools
- Summit Christian Academy - Private school offering PreK through 12th grade education in the Cedar Park/Leander area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Vista Oaks in Round Rock?
Vista Oaks is within Leander Independent School District, zoned to Parkside Elementary, Stiles Middle School, and Rouse High School.
Does Vista Oaks have a homeowners association?
Yes. Vista Oaks has an HOA that manages community amenities including the pool, pavilion, sports courts, and trail system.
When was Vista Oaks built?
Homes in Vista Oaks were built primarily between the late 1980s and early 2000s by Buffington Homes, Hammonds Homes, Plantation Homes, and Wilshire Homes.
What is the Vista Oaks Municipal Utility District?
Vista Oaks MUD (originally Williamson County MUD #9, created in 1987 and renamed in 2011) provides water and waste services to the community.
What amenities does Vista Oaks offer?
Community amenities include a junior Olympic swimming pool, amenity center with fire pit and pavilion, sand volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, playscapes, and a lighted concrete trail system.
