New Construction Homes in Round Rock, TX
North of Austin on I-35 · Williamson County
The short answer
Round Rock is one of the most established suburbs in the Austin metro, sitting directly north on I-35 with Dell's headquarters inside the city. It is zoned to Round Rock ISD, one of the largest and most consistently well-regarded districts in the region. New construction is limited compared to the outer suburbs because the city is substantially built out, running from around $310,000 for townhomes to about $620,000 for single-family, so most inventory here is resale.
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Current inventory with pricing, updated by the builders themselves. Incentives change constantly, so ask me what applies to a specific home.
Round Rock new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Williamson County
- School districts
- Round Rock ISD
- New construction price range
- $310K-$620K
- 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.
New construction communities in Round Rock
Homestead Village
$310K – $400KMeritage Homes · 1,400 – 2,200 sqft · 3–4 bed · Round Rock ISD
New townhomes in Round Rock ISD from the $310s — near Old Settler's Park.
Saul's Ranch
$420K – $620KMileStone Homes, Coventry Homes · 1,900 – 3,400 sqft · 3–5 bed · Round Rock ISD
Zoned to the best high school in Round Rock ISD — two builders competing for your business.
Builders active in Round Rock
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 Round Rock
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- Round Rock ISD, which is large, established and consistently well regarded across the whole district rather than in pockets.
- Dell is in the city, which makes this the obvious choice for Dell employees and supports the local economy independently of Austin.
- Established neighborhoods with mature trees, existing retail and healthcare, and a known tax history rather than a first-year estimate.
- A more liquid resale market with far less builder inventory competing against you when you sell.
- Fewer homes in a MUD than the outer suburbs, which often means a lower effective tax rate on a similar house.
The case against
- Very limited new construction. If you want a new build with builder incentives, this is largely the wrong city.
- Prices are higher than the outer value suburbs for comparable square footage.
- The commute depends on I-35, which is under multi-year reconstruction through central Austin.
- Older housing stock means maintenance and updating costs that a new build does not have for several years.
- Less land and larger-lot inventory than the outer suburbs at the same price.
On your side of the table
What a buyer's agent watches for in Round Rock
- 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.
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.
Round Rock new construction, answered
How much do new construction homes cost in Round Rock, TX? ▾
New construction in Round Rock ranges from $310K for Meritage townhomes at Homestead Village to $620K for single-family homes at Saul's Ranch by MileStone and Coventry. Round Rock has less new construction inventory than Leander or Pflugerville because much of the city is already built out, which makes the available communities more competitive.
Is Round Rock ISD a good school district? ▾
Round Rock ISD is one of the most respected districts in the Austin metro. It is large, well-funded, and has consistently strong high schools. The district is not quite at Leander ISD or Eanes ISD levels in rankings, but it is well above average and serves a diverse student body. School zoning varies by address — always verify the specific campus assignment for any home you are considering.
What is the commute from Round Rock to Austin tech employers? ▾
Round Rock has some of the shortest commutes to north Austin tech employers. Dell HQ is in Round Rock itself. Apple's campus in north Austin is 15-20 minutes. Samsung Taylor is 20-25 minutes. The I-35 and Toll 45 corridors connect Round Rock to the broader metro. Downtown Austin is 25-35 minutes.
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Reviewed and updated September 23, 2026. Prices, incentives and tax rates change frequently — confirm current numbers before making decisions.