Round Rock, Texas · Meritage Homes
Homestead Village
New townhomes in Round Rock ISD from the $310s — near Old Settler's Park.
Price
$310K – $400K
Size
1,400–2,200
sqft
Beds / Baths
3–4 bed
2–3 bath
Schools
Round Rock ISD
The short answer
Homestead Village is a new-construction community by Meritage Homes in Round Rock, Texas, with homes from $310K – $400K across 1,400 to 2,200 square feet and 3–4 bed. It is zoned to Round Rock ISD. Round Rock is 25-35 minutes from downtown Austin. New townhomes in Round Rock ISD from the $310s — near Old Settler's Park.
About Homestead Village
Homestead Village fills a gap in the Round Rock market: new townhomes in the $310s–$400s, close to Old Settler's Park, in Round Rock ISD. The Zilker, Bonnell, and McKinney floor plans give buyers three clear options from a compact starter to a full family-sized three-bedroom. Meritage brings their standard energy-efficiency package, which matters in a townhome format where your utilities are all on you. Round Rock ISD is one of the most respected districts in the metro. The townhome format means lower maintenance and a more urban lifestyle than typical suburban new construction.
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What I like
- + Townhome format — low-maintenance ownership, no yard work
- + Round Rock ISD — one of the most respected districts in the Austin metro
- + Walking distance to Old Settler's Park (600+ acres, Dell Diamond nearby)
- + Three floor plans: Zilker, Bonnell, McKinney
- + Meritage energy-efficiency standard — spray foam insulation, tankless water heater
What to push back on
- · Townhome layout means shared walls — ask about soundproofing specs
- · HOA covers exterior maintenance — confirm exactly what is included
- · Smaller garage options than single-family — confirm parking before buying
- · Resale pool for townhomes in Round Rock is narrower than single-family
Community Details
- Builder
- Meritage Homes
- Location
- Round Rock, TX
- Garage
- 1–2 car
- Home Types
- Townhomes
- Amenities
- Community green spaceNear Old Settler's Park
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Builder representation only works if your agent is registered on your first visit. If you walk into the Meritage Homes sales office alone, you may lose the ability to bring in a buyer's agent at this community. Book a 15-minute call with me first — I'll register you, walk you through current incentives, and we can schedule the tour together.
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Buying in Round Rock
- County
- Williamson County
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is 25 to 35 minutes on I-35, and the multi-year I-35 Capital Express reconstruction through central Austin affects this corridor directly. Dell headquarters is inside the city. Apple's Parmer Lane campus is 20 to 25 minutes via Parmer or Toll 45. SH-130 is the usual bypass when I-35 is bad, at a toll.
- MUD and PID taxes
- Because much of Round Rock is established rather than newly built, a larger share of homes sit outside a MUD than in the outer suburbs, and effective tax rates are often lower as a result. That is a genuine monthly advantage over a comparable new build further out. The newer communities on the edges do carry special districts, so verify by address rather than assuming the city rate applies.
On your side of the table
What I watch for at a Round Rock community
- On resale, budget for the deferred items rather than the purchase price alone. Roof age, HVAC age and the original foundation are the three that actually cost money here.
- Verify whether the specific address sits in a MUD. Most of the established city does not, and that is worth real money monthly, but the newer edge communities do.
- Check the Round Rock ISD attendance zone by address. The district is large and the zones are not intuitive from the map.
- If your commute crosses central Austin, drive it during the I-35 reconstruction rather than assuming the published time.
- On the few new-construction options, the negotiation is the same as anywhere else: register the agent first, and the incentive is in the package rather than the price.
- Compare the all-in monthly against a newer suburb before assuming Round Rock is more expensive. The tax difference frequently closes the gap.
Negotiating with Meritage Homes here
Rate buydowns through the in-house lender, closing-cost credits, and periodic price cuts on standing quick move-in homes.
- Ask which specs have been standing longest. Meritage moves on aged inventory before it moves on a to-be-built.
- Builder incentive deadlines here are frequently quarter-driven. A deal that will not happen in March can happen on March 30.
- Get the HERS rating in writing for the specific home, not the community average.
- Ask whether the advertised buydown is permanent or a temporary 2-1, and price both.
Homestead Village, answered
How much do homes cost at Homestead Village? ▾
Homes at Homestead Village run $310K – $400K from Meritage Homes, across 1,400 to 2,200 square feet with 3–4 bed. Builder pricing moves with incentives and inventory, so treat this as the band rather than a current quote, and ask for what is actually on the table for a specific home.
What school district is Homestead Village in? ▾
Homestead Village is zoned to Round Rock ISD. Confirm the attendance zone for the exact address rather than the community, because zones are redrawn as fast-growing districts open new campuses, and in this metro a single community can straddle more than one district.
Is Homestead Village a good place to buy? ▾
Townhome format — low-maintenance ownership, no yard work Round Rock ISD — one of the most respected districts in the Austin metro On the other side: Townhome layout means shared walls — ask about soundproofing specs HOA covers exterior maintenance — confirm exactly what is included Whether that trade works depends on your commute, your school constraint and how long you expect to stay.
Keep exploring
Community data last updated 2026-04-14. Prices, floor plans, and incentives change frequently — confirm current numbers before making decisions. Photos are property of Meritage Homes.