Nestled on the northwest side of Austin, Canyon Creek is a peaceful neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of the city and just five miles from Lake Travis and Lake Austin. It’s bordered by 2222 on the south, Anderson Mill Road on the north, Ranch Road 620 on the west, and the Balcones Canyonland Preserve on the east.

As you stroll through the neighborhood, you’ll find several single-family homes built by the area’s well-known builders. These usually range in price from $200,000 to the upper $400,000s. The neighborhood grew quickly in the 1990s and was completely built by 2005. Now, it offers a peaceful atmosphere a short drive away from several shopping and entertainment opportunities. There are also several apartment complexes that make their home here.

Children in the Canyon Creek neighborhood will usually attend either Round Rock Independent School District or Leander Independent School District. This normally depends on which section of the neighborhood they live in. Round Rock schools include Canyon Creek Elementary School, Grisham Middle School, and Westwood High School, which has earned national recognition for its quality education.

Grandview Hills Elementary School, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Cedar Park High School, are all part of the Leander School District. There are also a few private schools within a short drive of the neighborhood. For those younger children, Canyon Creek Preschool, Tutor Time, Rising Stars Austin Preschool, and several others are just a few minutes from the area.

Residents of Canyon Creek will be a short drive away from several retail, dining, and entertainment opportunities. The Lakeline Mall is less than five minutes away and offers both specialty stores and large department stores like JCPenney, Sears, and Macy’s. There are also many dining venues here that are perfect for both a quick bite to eat and a sit-down dinner. For groceries, an H.E.B., H.E.B. Plus and Wal-Mart are all within two miles of the neighborhood.

There are two main parks in the neighborhood that offers several recreational opportunities. An Olympic-size swimming pool, basketball court, baseball diamond, soccer field, and picnic areas are all available. The 18-hole Canyon Creek Golf Course and Country Club also makes its home here. Finally, the nearby Balcones Canyonland Preserve spans 30,000 acres and is a habitat for eight endangered species and several other types of wildlife.

The neighborhood is situated in what’s known as the high-tech corridor and is just minutes away from some of the city’s biggest tech employers including Motorola, Dell, IBM, National Instruments, and 3M.

For a cozy and family friendly atmosphere in northwest Austin, take a closer look at Canyon Creek.

This article was provided by Brian Talley of Regent Property Group LLC, an expert of Austin Realtors who provides information regarding Canyon Creek properties for sale and regarding Austin Luxury properties.


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