Leander, Texas · David Weekley Homes
Leander Estates
One-acre lots in Leander ISD — the rare Austin "land + new build" play.
Price
From $775K
Size
2,507–4,994
sqft
Beds / Baths
3–5 bed
2–5 bath
Schools
Leander ISD
The short answer
Leander Estates is a new-construction community by David Weekley Homes in Leander, Texas, with homes from From $775K across 2,507 to 4,994 square feet and 3–5 bed. It is zoned to Leander ISD. Leander is 30-45 minutes from downtown Austin. One-acre lots in Leander ISD — the rare Austin "land + new build" play.
About Leander Estates
Leander Estates is a different animal from the typical production community. David Weekley is building ranch-style homes on one-acre lots — that alone makes it stand out in a market where most new construction sits on 60-foot lots. If you want space for a shop, a pool, a garden, or just distance from your neighbor, this is the most accessible way to get a one-acre Leander ISD address without building custom. Starting at $775K, which for one-acre land in Leander is actually a competitive number.
What I like
- + One-acre homesites — extremely rare in Austin new construction
- + Ranch-style single-story plans emphasized
- + David Weekley has a strong build-quality reputation
- + Leander ISD — top district in the metro
- + Up to 4,994 sqft for larger families
What to push back on
- · One-acre lots mean higher maintenance costs (septic possible, well possible)
- · Confirm whether homes are on city water/sewer or well/septic
- · Longer commute to central Austin — this is rural Leander, not close-in
- · Base price doesn't include a lot premium — ask for total delivered price
Community Details
- Builder
- David Weekley Homes
- Location
- Leander, TX
- Sales Office
- 3085 Honeywood Drive, Leander, TX 78641
- Home Types
- Single family — estate lots
- Amenities
- One-acre homesitesRanch-style layouts
Book a Tour of Leander Estates (or a Quick Call First)
Builder representation only works if your agent is registered on your first visit. If you walk into the David Weekley 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 Leander
- County
- Williamson County (with sections in Travis County)
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is 30 to 45 minutes, and most buyers here are not commuting downtown. US-183A reaches Apple's Parmer Lane campus in 20 to 30 minutes and is materially faster than I-35 for the northwest corridor. The CapMetro Red Line has a Leander station, which is genuinely useful for downtown commuters and is one of the few rail options in the metro.
- MUD and PID taxes
- MUD and PID assessments are common across Leander's new communities and are the main reason a Leander new build can cost more per month than a more expensive Cedar Park resale one exit south. Rates vary substantially between communities and between phases. Ask for the combined rate and the district's remaining debt schedule for the exact address.
On your side of the table
What I watch for at a Leander community
- Verify the school district for the exact address. Not every Leander address is in Leander ISD, and this is the single most expensive assumption a buyer makes here.
- Ask about attendance-zone stability, not just the current zoning. A fast-growing district opens schools and redraws boundaries, and the zone you buy into may not be the one your child starts in.
- Get the combined MUD and PID rate plus the remaining debt schedule. The difference between a mature and a new district here is worth hundreds a month.
- Compare the all-in monthly payment against a Cedar Park resale before assuming Leander is cheaper. It often is not once the special district is included.
- In the western Hill Country communities, price insurance before committing. Wildfire exposure is priced differently out there than in the flatter north metro.
- Register your agent before the first visit, particularly at the larger master plans where on-site agents are the builder's.
Negotiating with David Weekley Homes here
Design-center allowances and closing-cost help. Price movement is rare.
- Negotiate the design allowance and the lot, not the price.
- In the Hill Country communities, price insurance before you commit. It is a larger variable out there than buyers expect.
- Ask what structural changes are genuinely available on the plan you want; the answer is more often yes here than elsewhere.
Leander Estates, answered
How much do homes cost at Leander Estates? ▾
Homes at Leander Estates run From $775K from David Weekley Homes, across 2,507 to 4,994 square feet with 3–5 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 Leander Estates in? ▾
Leander Estates is zoned to Leander 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 Leander Estates a good place to buy? ▾
One-acre homesites — extremely rare in Austin new construction Ranch-style single-story plans emphasized On the other side: One-acre lots mean higher maintenance costs (septic possible, well possible) Confirm whether homes are on city water/sewer or well/septic Whether that trade works depends on your commute, your school constraint and how long you expect to stay.
Keep exploring
Community data last updated 2026-04-13. Prices, floor plans, and incentives change frequently — confirm current numbers before making decisions. Photos are property of David Weekley Homes.