Market Overview for Zip Code 78641
There are 547 active listings in Zip Code 78641 with a median list price of $518K and a median sold price of $550K.
Homes average 92 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 95 homes have sold, with 1330 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $235.
About Zip Code 78641
Zip code 78641 covers Leander, a city of over 75,000 people in Williamson and Travis counties, approximately 25 miles north of downtown Austin. Leander sits along US-183 and FM 2243, bordered by Cedar Park to the south and Liberty Hill to the northwest. The city has grown from about 7,500 residents in 2000, fueled by master-planned developments and the extension of Capital Metro's Red Line commuter rail to the Leander station. The terrain transitions from Blackland Prairie on the east to limestone Hill Country on the west, with Brushy Creek running through the central part of the city and Lake Travis accessible in the southwestern portions.
Real estate in 78641 spans a wide range, from entry-level new construction to Hill Country estate properties. Master-planned communities including Crystal Falls, Travisso, Mason Hills, Bryson, and Sarita Valley offer homes from national builders such as Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, and Lennar. New construction prices range from $300K for three-bedroom starter homes to $800K or more for Hill Country view lots in Travisso. Resale homes in established neighborhoods like Block House Creek and Summerlyn list from $275K to $450K. Rural acreage on the western fringe of the zip code with Hill Country topography can exceed $1 million for 10+ acre parcels with custom homes.
Students in 78641 attend Leander ISD, one of the largest and highest-rated districts in the Austin metro serving approximately 42,000 students across more than 40 campuses. Elementary schools serving 78641 include Whitestone, Naumann, Plain, and Block House Creek. Leander Middle School, Running Brushy Middle School, and Canyon Ridge Middle School serve 6th through 8th grade. High school options include Leander High School, Rouse High School, and Glenn High School. The district consistently earns TEA A-rated distinctions and is recognized for its STEM programs, fine arts offerings, and competitive UIL athletics in Class 6A.
Leander is approximately 25 to 35 minutes from downtown Austin via US-183 or I-35, depending on traffic. The Capital Metro Red Line commuter rail runs from the Leander station to downtown Austin with stops in Lakeline, Howard, and Crestview. Cedar Park is immediately to the south, and Round Rock is about 15 minutes east. The 183A toll road provides a north-south expressway connection through the city. Leander's commercial growth along US-183 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard includes H-E-B Plus, a Costco that opened recently, Home Depot, and numerous restaurant and retail developments. The city's new downtown area around Old Town is being developed as a mixed-use center.
