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Cedar Park, TX 路 Master-Planned Community

The Ranch at Brushy Creek, Cedar Park TX: A Master-Planned Community with Trails, Pools and Lake Life

The Ranch at Brushy Creek is one of Cedar Park's most beloved master-planned communities: roughly 1,300 large family homes from some of Texas's best builders, a Junior Olympic-size pool with a splash pad, trail links into the Brushy Creek Regional Trail, and Brushy Creek Lake Park right across the road.

~1,300 homes Junior Olympic pool Brushy Creek Lake Park Leander ISD / RRISD
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~1,300 Homes Built
2005 Community Opened
38 ac Brushy Creek Lake Park
2 Top School Districts

Overview

Welcome to The Ranch at Brushy Creek

The Ranch at Brushy Creek is an established, built-out master-planned community in Cedar Park that families describe the same way: quiet streets, big trees, resort-style amenities, and a lake park you can walk to. Developed from around 2005 by Pioneer Development Corporation, it grew to roughly 1,300 homes and has been one of Cedar Park's most requested neighborhoods ever since.

Buyers come for the Junior Olympic pool and splash pad, the trail connections into the Brushy Creek Regional Trail system, and the school options that come with an address spanning both Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD. They stay because it genuinely feels like the best of Cedar Park in one neighborhood.

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Location

Along Brushy Creek Road in Cedar Park 78613, minutes from Parmer Lane, 183/183A, and SH-45.

Homes

Large family homes, typically around 3,100 to 3,350 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.

Amenities

Junior Olympic pool, splash pad, toddler pool, pavilion, playscape, parks, and trail access.

Schools

Both Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD serve parts of the community, depending on the exact address.

The Community

What The Ranch at Brushy Creek Is and Where It Sits in Cedar Park

1. Where exactly is The Ranch at Brushy Creek in Cedar Park?

The Ranch at Brushy Creek sits in Cedar Park, TX 78613, anchored along Brushy Creek Road east of US 183, with convenient access to Parmer Lane, the 183/183A corridor, and SH-45. Brushy Creek Lake Park is directly across Brushy Creek Road from the community's main entrance, which tells you how central outdoor life is here.

2. What is The Ranch at Brushy Creek?

It is a sought-after master-planned community in Cedar Park developed by Pioneer Development Corporation, with roughly 1,300 single-family homes, a neighborhood amenity center, parks and playgrounds, and connections into the Brushy Creek Regional Trail network. It is built out and established, which means what you see is what you get: mature trees, settled streets, and an active homeowners association.

3. When was The Ranch at Brushy Creek built, and is it still growing?

Development started around 2005 and the community is now essentially sold out and built out. That is part of its appeal for buyers: no open dirt lots, no years of construction noise, just an established neighborhood that has already hit its stride with mature landscaping and a strong resident community.

4. How many homes are in The Ranch at Brushy Creek?

Roughly 1,300 homes, most of them large, two-story family residences built in the mid-2000s. The size of the community matters: it is big enough to support great amenities and an active HOA, yet compact and established enough that the streets feel private and quiet.

5. Why is The Ranch at Brushy Creek one of Cedar Park's most sought-after communities?

Because it combines the three things Cedar Park buyers want most: large, quality-built family homes; a resort-style amenity center with a Junior Olympic pool; and an unmatched outdoor setting with a lake park, trails, and greenbelts steps from home. Add Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD school options, and you have the full package in a built-out, established neighborhood.

Amenities & Lake Life

Pools, Trails, and a Lake Park Right Across the Street

The amenity story at The Ranch at Brushy Creek is simple and rare: the pool complex lives inside the neighborhood, and the lake park lives across the road.

Junior Olympic-size community pool with a toddler splash area at a Cedar Park master-planned community amenity center Lakeside hike-and-bike trail with a fishing pier at Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park Texas

6. What amenities does The Ranch at Brushy Creek offer?

The neighborhood amenity center at the community entrance includes a Junior Olympic-size pool, a splash pad for the little ones, a toddler pool, a covered pavilion, and a playscape, with parks and playgrounds tucked throughout the neighborhood. It is the kind of amenity package you would expect from a brand-new resort community, already built, maintained, and paid for by a long-settled HOA.

7. Is the community pool really a Junior Olympic-size pool?

Yes. The amenity center's main pool is a Junior Olympic-size pool, the type used for lap swimming and summer swim teams, and it is joined by a splash pad and toddler pool so every age gets its own space. Parents can swim laps, kids can play, and nobody has to leave the neighborhood for a pool day.

8. What is Brushy Creek Lake Park, and how close is it?

Brushy Creek Lake Park is a city of Cedar Park facility directly across Brushy Creek Road, centered on a roughly 38-acre lake. It offers hike-and-bike trails, a splash pad, a playground, a canoe and kayak launch, a fishing pier, sand volleyball courts, and shaded picnic pavilions. For Ranch at Brushy Creek families it functions as the neighborhood's backyard: pack a picnic, cross the street, and you are at the lake.

9. Are there hiking and biking trails?

Plenty. Trails from the neighborhood connect into the Brushy Creek Regional Trail, the paved network that threads along Brushy Creek and links Cedar Park to Round Rock, and Brushy Creek Lake Park adds its own lakeside paths. Many homes in The Ranch at Brushy Creek also sit adjacent to greenbelts with direct trail access, so you can run, bike, or walk the dog without getting in the car.

10. Is The Ranch at Brushy Creek a good fit for families with young kids?

It is one of the best in Cedar Park. The splash pad and toddler pool serve the under-five crowd, the playscape and parks handle school-age energy, and the lake park across the road adds fishing, paddling, and picnic days. The community's quiet streets and walkable layout mean kids can ride bikes to the park, and that family rhythm is exactly why homes here turn over so rarely.

11. What does the HOA cover, and how much does it cost?

Reported HOA dues generally run from roughly $30 to $85 a month depending on the section of the community, with some sections billed quarterly, and they cover the amenity center, pools, common areas, parks, and neighborhood maintenance. Dues can vary from home to home and section to section, so Lisa pulls the exact HOA for the specific property before you make an offer.

Homes & Builders

Large Family Homes From Texas's Well-Regarded Builders

The Ranch at Brushy Creek was built by a who's who of Texas homebuilders, which is why the housing stock has aged so well.

Large two-story stone and brick family home with a manicured lawn in The Ranch at Brushy Creek Cedar Park

12. What kinds of homes are in The Ranch at Brushy Creek?

Large, mostly two-story family homes built in the mid-2000s, with stone and brick elevations, attached garages, and generous interiors designed around family life. The mix runs from roughly 1,800 square feet up to select homes around 5,000 to 6,000 square feet, with the neighborhood's core in the 3,000 to 4,000-plus range.

13. How big are the homes, and how many bedrooms and baths do they usually have?

The typical Ranch at Brushy Creek home is approximately 3,100 to 3,350 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and the full range spans 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath floor plan is the neighborhood standard, which is why it attracts so many growing families and multi-generational setups.

14. Who built the homes in The Ranch at Brushy Creek?

A lineup of well-regarded Texas builders: Drees Custom Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Meritage Homes, Scott Felder Homes, and Sitterle Homes all built here, along with national names like Taylor Morrison and Lennar. When you see that much builder competition in one address, you know the lots were desirable, and the construction quality reflects it.

15. Do the homes have upgraded finishes like granite counters?

By and large, yes. The neighborhood's builder lineup and price point meant granite counters, upgraded cabinetry, and elevated finishes were standard or common upgrades from the start, and many owners have refreshed kitchens and baths since. Lisa inspects every home's actual finish level, because no two houses in The Ranch at Brushy Creek are identical.

16. Do homes have large lots with greenbelt or trail access?

Yes. Lot sizes typically run from about a tenth of an acre up to nearly half an acre, and many homes back up to greenbelts, creeks, or trail corridors that give you a natural buffer instead of a neighbor's fence. Those greenbelt homes are the most requested in the community, and they come up for sale less often.

17. How much do homes in The Ranch at Brushy Creek cost?

Recent listings have generally run from the high $500s to about $1.6 million, with the median sale hovering in the mid-$800s in recent months depending on size, lot, and condition. The price spread is meaningful, so the right home for you is about matching your priorities, not just a number, and Lisa lays out current comps before you even tour.

Schools

Schools in The Ranch at Brushy Creek

18. Which school district serves The Ranch at Brushy Creek?

This is the detail that surprises buyers: The Ranch at Brushy Creek straddles two top-rated districts, Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD, and your assignment depends on the exact address. Cedar Park as a whole is zoned to Leander ISD, and part of this community sits closer to Round Rock ISD campuses, so Lisa verifies current attendance boundaries for every specific home before you get emotionally attached.

19. Which specific schools can Ranch at Brushy Creek homes be zoned to?

On the Leander ISD side, homes can feed into Akin Elementary, Reagan Elementary, Artie L. Henry Middle, or Stiles Middle, and on through Vista Ridge High School. On the Round Rock ISD side, assignments can include Sommer Elementary, Brushy Creek Elementary, or Rutledge Elementary, on to Cedar Valley Middle and Round Rock High School. Boundaries shift with district growth, so the exact feeder pattern for your address is confirmed before you buy.

20. Are there private school and college options nearby?

Yes. Cedar Park is home to several highly regarded private schools, while Round Rock and Georgetown add more choices within an easy drive. For higher education, Austin Community College serves the area and Texas A&M University's Health Science Center in Round Rock is close, with the University of Texas at Austin about 25 to 35 minutes away. School choice here is genuinely a menu.

21. Why do buyers with kids prefer The Ranch at Brushy Creek for schools?

Because whichever district your specific address lands in, you are in a highly rated system, and the neighborhood feeds well-regarded elementary schools on both sides. Parents also love that school drop-offs stay in the immediate area, the regional trail doubles as a safe bike route for older kids, and the community's young-family density means built-in playmates on every street.

Location & Convenience

Location and Daily Convenience in Cedar Park

The Ranch at Brushy Creek wins on location the way it wins on amenities: everything you need is minutes away, and the highways to Austin's tech jobs are right there.

22. How is the commute from The Ranch at Brushy Creek?

Strong for a suburban address. Brushy Creek Road puts the community minutes from Parmer Lane and the 183/183A corridor, with SH-45 close by to sweep you across to I-35 or up toward Georgetown. Round Rock is roughly 10 to 15 minutes, the Domain and North Austin tech corridors are about 20 to 25 minutes, and downtown Austin runs about 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.

23. How close is The Ranch at Brushy Creek to Austin's tech employers?

Very close by Austin standards. Apple and Samsung's North Austin campuses, plus the Domain's concentration of tech offices, are roughly 20 to 25 minutes down 183A, and Parmer Lane connects directly into the heart of the tech district. That commute profile is a big reason so many tech families landed here in the first place.

24. Where do residents shop and dine?

Minutes away in every direction. The Whitestone Boulevard corridor is Cedar Park's primary retail spine with an H-E-B and major shopping minutes from the community, and the Lakeline area to the south adds Lakeline Mall, H-E-B Plus, and dozens of restaurants. Bell Boulevard's dining and entertainment district is also a short drive, so date night never requires a long haul.

25. How close is the H-E-B Center and Bell Boulevard entertainment district?

The H-E-B Center, home of Texas Stars hockey and Austin Spurs basketball plus major concerts, is just a few minutes from the community on the other side of Cedar Park, with the Bell Boulevard district of restaurants, bars, and the library right there. You can be in your seat for a Friday game in basically the same time it takes to drive across town.

26. How close are Round Rock, Georgetown, and Leander?

Round Rock is roughly 10 to 15 minutes via 183A or the back roads, Leander runs about 10 to 15 minutes up the corridor, and Georgetown is about 15 to 20 minutes on 183A and SH-195 or I-35. That puts the entire Williamson County job and entertainment market within one easy tank of gas, and Brushy Creek's central spot between all three cities is a selling point buyers underrate.

Quick Reference

Ranch at Brushy Creek Drive Times

Brushy Creek Lake Park Across the road
Whitestone Blvd / H-E-B 5-10 min
Lakeline Mall area 5-10 min
183A / Parmer Lane Minutes
Round Rock 10-15 min
Leander 10-15 min
Georgetown 15-20 min
The Domain / N. Austin tech 20-25 min
Downtown Austin 25-35 min
Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) 35-40 min

Drive times are estimates from published routes and distance data; actual times vary with traffic and route.

Buying in the Ranch at Brushy Creek

How Lisa Helps You Buy in The Ranch at Brushy Creek

27. How do you help buyers find a home in The Ranch at Brushy Creek?

With deep Cedar Park market knowledge and the whole community at my fingertips, I match you to the right home the way a matchmaker would: exact school zone, lot orientation, greenbelt or not, floor plan, and finish level. I pull real MLS data so you see what is actually available and what comparable homes have really sold for, and I negotiate with the confidence that comes from doing this at the highest level. Lisa Copeland leads a 900+ Agent real estate organization operating across 29 countries that has closed more than 5 billion in sales over the last six years.

28. Is The Ranch at Brushy Creek mostly a resale market now?

Yes. The community is built out, so nearly all buying happens on the resale side across its roughly 1,300 homes. That is actually good news for buyers: a deep inventory of established homes built by top builders, with mature landscaping and settled neighbors, and no construction timeline risk. Homes here turn over steadily, so the right floor plan comes up, but the best lots and greenbelt backs go fast.

29. What should buyers know before making an offer in Ranch at Brushy Creek?

Three things. School assignment varies by exact address between Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD, so verify the feeder pattern for the specific home. HOA dues and rules vary by section, so review the actual HOA docs, not the marketing summary. And lot size ranges meaningfully, from regular lots to near half-acre greenbelt homes, so define your outdoor priorities first. My team checks all three on every property before you commit.

30. Is The Ranch at Brushy Creek a good investment?

The fundamentals are strong: established, amenity-rich community in a high-demand school corridor, minutes from Austin's tech job centers, with a built-in buyer pool of families who want exactly this lifestyle. Cedar Park values have appreciated steadily because the demand picture keeps growing, and greenbelt and lake-access homes in The Ranch at Brushy Creek carry the strongest resale track record in the neighborhood. It is a home you can live in and an asset that works for you.

Lisa's Take

Why I Send Clients to The Ranch at Brushy Creek

The Ranch at Brushy Creek is the neighborhood I recommend when a family tells me they want everything: a big home with room to grow, a real amenity center, and a lake park across the street. It is built out, it is established, and it delivers on the promises that newer communities are still making.

For my clients over 50 who are downsizing or rightsizing, this community works differently: single-level or low-maintenance floor plans exist, the walkability keeps you active, and the lake and trails give you a daily reason to get outside. For buyers at any stage, the school story is the quiet gift, two top districts depending on your exact address, verified before you ever make an offer.

The best homes here, the greenbelt backs and the lake-adjacent lots, move fast and they rarely come around twice. Call me and I will show you what is actually available in The Ranch at Brushy Creek right now, what it costs, and whether it fits the life you are building.

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Lisa Copeland, real estate agent serving The Ranch at Brushy Creek and Cedar Park Texas

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210 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513

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Prefer to call? Reach Lisa directly at (512) 944-5472

Book a Consultation

Call (512) 944-5472

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Or Reach Out Directly

Phone

(512) 944-5472

Available 7 days a week

Email

lisa@lisacopeland.com

Responds within 24 hours

Office

Lisa Copeland 路 eXp Realty
The Copeland Building
210 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513

License

TX Salesperson #733507

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