New Construction Homes in Cedar Park, TX
Northwest metro, on the US-183A toll corridor · Williamson County (with sections in Travis County)
The short answer
Cedar Park is an established northwest suburb on the US-183A toll corridor, zoned mainly to Leander ISD and close to Apple's Parmer Lane campus. It is largely built out, so new construction is extremely limited, with only a handful of active communities as of 2026. Most inventory is resale, in mature neighborhoods with existing amenities and a known tax history. It prices above Leander for comparable square footage, and a larger share of homes sit outside a MUD.
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Cedar Park new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Williamson County (with sections in Travis County)
- School districts
- Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD
- New construction price range
- $370K-$1.4M+
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is 25 to 35 minutes, and as with Leander most buyers here are not commuting downtown. Apple's Parmer Lane campus is 15 to 20 minutes via US-183A or Parmer Lane itself, which is the shortest commute of any suburb to that campus. The toll corridor is fast and is not under reconstruction, which distinguishes it from the I-35 suburbs.
- MUD and PID taxes
- Because Cedar Park is largely built out, many homes sit in established neighborhoods outside a Municipal Utility District, and the effective tax rate is often lower than a new build in a young Leander MUD one exit north. That difference is frequently large enough to reverse the apparent price advantage of the newer suburb on a monthly basis. Verify by address, since the few newer communities here do carry special districts.
- Major employers nearby
- Apple (10-15 min), Dell (15 min), The Domain tech corridor (15-20 min), Firefly Aerospace (in-city), NXP Semiconductors (10 min)
New construction communities in Cedar Park
Whitestone Preserve
$367K – $390KPulte Homes · 1,685 – 1,977 sqft · 3 bed · Leander ISD
The only sub-$400K new construction in Cedar Park -- Pulte townhomes, near sellout.
Cross Creek
$400K – $550KBrohn Homes · 1,800 – 3,200 sqft · 3–5 bed · Leander ISD
The most attainable detached homes in Cedar Park -- Leander ISD from ~$400K.
Crestline at Brushy Creek
$950K – $1.4MToll Brothers · 2,800 – 4,700 sqft · 3–6 bed · Round Rock ISD
Toll Brothers luxury in Cedar Park -- the first major new community in years.
Builders active in Cedar Park
Builders with communities on this page. Each one prices, negotiates, and handles upgrades differently, and the incentive packages are rarely the same two months running.
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The case for and against Cedar Park
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- The shortest suburban commute to Apple and the northwest tech corridor, on a toll road rather than a reconstruction zone.
- Leander ISD without the newness: established schools with a track record rather than campuses still filling.
- Mature neighborhoods with real tree cover, existing retail, healthcare and amenities.
- A known tax history rather than a first-year assessment on unimproved land, and often no MUD at all.
- Strong resale liquidity, with very little builder inventory competing against you.
The case against
- Almost no new construction. If you want a new build with builder incentives, Cedar Park largely cannot offer one.
- Prices above Leander for comparable square footage, which is the trade for being built out.
- Older housing stock means maintenance and updating costs a new build does not carry for years.
- Smaller lots than the newer outer suburbs at the same price.
- Inventory is tight and demand is consistent, so there is less negotiating room than in a builder market.
On your side of the table
What a buyer's agent watches for in Cedar Park
- Compare the all-in monthly against a Leander new build rather than comparing prices. No MUD in an established Cedar Park neighborhood frequently beats a cheaper Leander house in a young district.
- On resale, roof age, HVAC age and foundation history are the three items that actually cost money. Budget for them rather than treating the inspection as a formality.
- Verify the school zone by address. Some Cedar Park addresses are in Round Rock ISD rather than Leander ISD.
- On the few new-construction communities here, the usual rules apply: register the agent first, and expect less incentive than the outer suburbs because inventory is scarce.
- In a tight market, be ready to move quickly and know your ceiling in advance. Hesitation costs more here than in a builder market where inventory replenishes.
- Check whether the specific address is in a MUD. Most established neighborhoods are not, and that is a real monthly advantage worth confirming rather than assuming.
On new construction the builder pays my fee in most cases, disclosed in writing before you tour, so all of this is on your side of the table. Register me before your first model visit — walking into a sales office alone and signing the guest book can cost you the right to representation at that community.
Cedar Park new construction, answered
Is there new construction available in Cedar Park in 2026? ▾
Yes, but options are very limited. Cedar Park is largely built out. Three active communities: Crestline at Brushy Creek (Toll Brothers, $950K-$1.4M+), Cross Creek (Brohn Homes, ~$400K), and Whitestone Preserve (Pulte townhomes, $370K-$390K, near sellout). Buyers who need more options should also look at Leander, which shares Leander ISD and has a much larger new construction pipeline.
What school district serves Cedar Park new construction? ▾
Most Cedar Park homes are zoned to Leander ISD, one of the top-rated districts in the Austin metro. One exception: Crestline at Brushy Creek (Toll Brothers) is zoned to Round Rock ISD despite the Cedar Park address. Always verify school zoning with the builder and district before purchasing.
Why is Cedar Park new construction so limited? ▾
Cedar Park is landlocked and largely built out. Available raw land for traditional subdivisions is scarce. Most of the remaining development parcels support either luxury product (Crestline) or infill communities on smaller lots. Buyers seeking entry-level or mid-market detached homes have more options in neighboring Leander.
How does Cedar Park compare to Leander for new construction? ▾
Cedar Park offers a more established, amenity-rich environment with shorter commutes to NW Austin employers. But Leander (5 minutes north, also Leander ISD) has a far larger new construction pipeline across all price points with more builder competition. Cedar Park wins on location and maturity. Leander wins on selection and price range.
What is the commute from Cedar Park to Austin tech employers? ▾
Cedar Park is one of the best-positioned suburbs for NW Austin tech workers. Apple campus is 10-15 minutes. The Domain tech corridor is 15-20 minutes. Dell Round Rock HQ is 15 minutes. Downtown Austin is 25-40 minutes via 183A Toll Road. The CapMetro Lakeline Station offers rail access to downtown.
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Reviewed and updated September 23, 2026. Prices, incentives and tax rates change frequently — confirm current numbers before making decisions.