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A $500K home can cost $7,326 more a year depending on the community. Leaves out 5 whose HOA is not confirmed. Compare 43 new-home communities near Austin.

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43 new-home communities. By estimated yearly cost at $500K, lowest first. Those without the figure go last.

  1. Aerial view of Big Sky Ranch, Dripping Springs

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Big Sky Ranch

    Dripping Springs · West

    New-home prices: $445,990 to $649,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $9,848

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the Hays CAD record (Oct 21, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    32 min to downtown

  2. Aerial view of University Heights, Round Rock

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    University Heights

    Round Rock · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $424,660 to $725,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $10,461

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 21, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    35 min to downtown

    • The HOA comes from a sale listing, to be checked.
  3. Aerial view of Cedar Brook, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Cedar Brook

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $374,990 to $539,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $11,222

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 22, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    37 min to downtown

  4. Aerial view of South Brook, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    South Brook

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $409,950 to $537,950

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $11,282

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 21, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    36 min to downtown

  5. Aerial view of Lagos Reserve, Manor

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Lagos Reserve

    Manor · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $321,990 to $594,417

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $9,795–$13,434

    Extra charge
    PID $0–$3,639 a year
    By car, without traffic

    22 min to downtown

  6. Aerial view of Lisso, Pflugerville

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Lisso

    Pflugerville · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $357,275 to $532,075

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,113

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the TCAD record (Oct 21, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    24 min to downtown

  7. Aerial view of Double Creek Crossing (City Homes), Round Rock

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Double Creek Crossing (City Homes)

    Round Rock · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $374,990 to $572,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,184

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 21, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    26 min to downtown

  8. Aerial view of Kuempel Farms / Kuempel Estates, Pflugerville

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Kuempel Farms / Kuempel Estates

    Pflugerville · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $402,720 to $669,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,365

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the TCAD record (Oct 21, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    27 min to downtown

    • The HOA comes from a sale listing, to be checked.
  9. Aerial view of Crescent Bluff, Georgetown

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Crescent Bluff

    Georgetown · North

    New-home prices: $427,490 to $759,605

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,605

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    39 min to downtown

    • The HOA comes from a sale listing, to be checked.
  10. Aerial view of Whisper Valley, Austin (east)

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Whisper Valley

    Austin (east) · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $289,900 to $534,948

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    Usually $12,658

    $11,328 to $12,658 depending on the lot

    Extra charge
    PID $1,566–$2,896 a year
    By car, without traffic

    24 min to downtown

  11. Aerial view of Goodnight Ranch, Austin (south)

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Goodnight Ranch

    Austin (south) · South

    New-home prices: $352,990 to $697,000

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,859

    Extra charge
    District, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    18 min to downtown

  12. Aerial view of Tessera on Lake Travis, Lago Vista

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Tessera on Lake Travis

    Lago Vista · West

    New-home prices: $388,995 to $818,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    Usually $13,320

    $13,320 to $18,129 depending on the lot

    Extra charge
    PID $1,120–$5,929 a year
    By car, without traffic

    49 min to downtown

  13. Aerial view of Heritage, Dripping Springs

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Heritage

    Dripping Springs · West

    New-home prices: $329,990 to $634,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,999–$13,756

    Extra charge
    PID $3,091–$3,848 a year
    By car, without traffic

    35 min to downtown

  14. Aerial view of Parkside on the River, Georgetown

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Parkside on the River

    Georgetown · North

    New-home prices: $424,990 to $1,365,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $13,557

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    39 min to downtown

  15. Aerial view of Parmer Ranch, Georgetown

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Parmer Ranch

    Georgetown · North

    New-home prices: $439,900 to $899,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $13,811

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    50 min to downtown

    • The HOA comes from a sale listing, to be checked.
  16. Aerial view of Village Grove, Dripping Springs

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Village Grove

    Dripping Springs · West

    New-home prices: $316,990 to $664,047

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $13,828

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    32 min to downtown

  17. Aerial view of Wolf Ranch, Georgetown

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Wolf Ranch

    Georgetown · North

    New-home prices: $417,990 to $1,199,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $13,847

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    35 min to downtown

  18. Aerial view of La Cima, San Marcos

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    La Cima

    San Marcos · South

    New-home prices: $299,247 to $868,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $11,846–$16,102

    Extra charge
    PID $1,309–$5,565 a year
    By car, without traffic

    49 min to downtown

  19. Aerial view of Travisso, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Travisso

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $494,995 to $1,699,000

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $14,064

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    41 min to downtown

  20. Aerial view of Santa Rita Ranch, Liberty Hill

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Santa Rita Ranch

    Liberty Hill · North

    New-home prices: $278,990 to $1,449,000

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $14,290

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    43 min to downtown

  21. Aerial view of 6 Creeks, Kyle

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    6 Creeks

    Kyle · South

    New-home prices: $449,900 to $849,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,166–$16,584

    Extra charge
    PID $2,253–$6,671 a year
    By car, without traffic

    33 min to downtown

  22. Aerial view of Prairie Winds, Hutto

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Prairie Winds

    Hutto · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $293,965 to $516,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $14,091–$14,813

    Extra charge
    PID $2,576–$3,298 a year
    By car, without traffic

    40 min to downtown

  23. Aerial view of Easton Park, Austin (southeast)

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Easton Park

    Austin (southeast) · South

    New-home prices: $299,990 to $917,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $14,478

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    21 min to downtown

  24. Aerial view of Lariat, Liberty Hill

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Lariat

    Liberty Hill · North

    New-home prices: $324,990 to $1,049,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $14,488

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    45 min to downtown

  25. Aerial view of Sunfield, Buda

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Sunfield

    Buda · South

    New-home prices: $296,615 to $796,140

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $14,560

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    22 min to downtown

  26. Aerial view of Anthem, Kyle

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Anthem

    Kyle · South

    New-home prices: $259,990 to $674,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $14,953

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    34 min to downtown

  27. Aerial view of Flora, Hutto

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Flora

    Hutto · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $274,990 to $714,686

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $15,926

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    42 min to downtown

  28. Buda

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    Persimmon

    Buda · South

    New-home prices: $449,999 to $899,999

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $15,898–$17,121

    Extra charge
    PID $6,058–$7,281 a year
    By car, without traffic

    26 min to downtown

    • The HOA comes from a sale listing, to be checked.
  29. Aerial view of Cannon Ranch, Dripping Springs

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Cannon Ranch

    Dripping Springs · West

    New-home prices: $402,240 to $549,970

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $8,212 (HOA not confirmed)

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the Hays CAD record (Oct 22, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    31 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  30. Aerial view of Devine Landing, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Devine Landing

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $384,990 to $509,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $10,382 (HOA not confirmed)

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 22, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    38 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  31. Aerial view of Hawkes Landing, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Hawkes Landing

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $499,990 to $699,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $10,382 (HOA not confirmed)

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 22, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    36 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  32. Aerial view of Rosenbusch Ranch, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Rosenbusch Ranch

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $441,990 to $604,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $10,382 (HOA not confirmed)

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 22, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    38 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  33. Aerial view of West Cypress Hills, Spicewood

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    West Cypress Hills

    Spicewood · West

    New-home prices: $491,690 to $601,690

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $13,004 (HOA not confirmed)

    Extra charge
    District, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    40 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  34. Aerial view of Sola Vista, Spicewood

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Sola Vista

    Spicewood · West

    New-home prices: $849,990 to $1,201,515

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $9,470

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $849,990 to $1,201,515). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the TCAD record (Oct 24, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    37 min to downtown

  35. Aerial view of Leander Estates, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Leander Estates

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $779,990 to $1,108,950

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $11,782

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $779,990 to $1,108,950). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 24, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    41 min to downtown

  36. Aerial view of Lively Ranch, Georgetown

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Lively Ranch

    Georgetown · North

    New-home prices: $346,249 to $498,999

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $13,400

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $346,249 to $498,999). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    43 min to downtown

    • The HOA comes from a sale listing, to be checked.
  37. Aerial view of Lagos, Manor

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Lagos

    Manor · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $342,528 to $459,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $15,008

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $342,528 to $459,990). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    PID $1,379 a year
    By car, without traffic

    21 min to downtown

    • The HOA comes from a sale listing, to be checked.
  38. Kyle

    Photo coming

    Clara Vista

    Kyle · South

    New-home prices: $749,995 to $1,255,000

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $19,217–$21,463 (HOA not confirmed)

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $749,995 to $1,255,000). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    PID $7,374–$9,620 a year
    By car, without traffic

    34 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  39. Aerial view of Foxfield, Austin (north)

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Foxfield

    Austin (north) · North

    New-home prices: $614,990 to $924,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $11,548 (HOA not confirmed)

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $614,990 to $924,990). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the TCAD record (Oct 24, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    18 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  40. Aerial view of Hilltop Ranch, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Hilltop Ranch

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $939,000 to $1,389,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $10,382 (HOA not confirmed)

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $939,000 to $1,389,900). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 24, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    40 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  41. Aerial view of Palmera Ridge, Leander

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Palmera Ridge

    Leander · North

    New-home prices: $784,500 to $1,336,900

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $12,297 (HOA not confirmed)

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $784,500 to $1,336,900). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    39 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  42. Aerial view of Parten, Austin (southwest)

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Parten

    Austin (southwest) · West

    New-home prices: $891,990 to $1,329,950

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $13,212 (HOA not confirmed)

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $891,990 to $1,329,950). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    MUD, in the tax
    By car, without traffic

    31 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.
  43. Aerial view of Sauls Ranch East, Round Rock

    Aerial view · USDA NAIP 2024

    Sauls Ranch East

    Round Rock · Northeast and east

    New-home prices: $749,900 to $954,990

    Yearly cost (estimate)

    $9,568 (HOA not confirmed)

    At $500K: there are no new homes at that price here (they run $749,900 to $954,990). The figure is only for comparison.

    Extra charge
    No MUD or PID in the WCAD record (Oct 24, 2026)
    By car, without traffic

    28 min to downtown

    • No confirmed HOA: the cost leaves it out.

North: Liberty Hill · Leander · Georgetown · North Austin. Main highways: I-35, US 183, 183A, MoPac, and SH 29.

Northeast and east: Round Rock · Pflugerville · Hutto · Manor · East Austin. Main highways: I-35, SH 130, SH 45, US 290, and US 79.

South: South and Southeast Austin · Buda · Kyle · San Marcos. Main highways: I-35, SH 45, and US 183.

West: Dripping Springs · Spicewood · Lago Vista · Southwest Austin. Main highways: US 290 and SH 71.

Map

Drive times without traffic: OSRM, with data from © OpenStreetMap contributors (Oct 20, 2026).

Area photos, from Wikimedia Commons: North: photo of Georgetown (Photo: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)) · Northeast and east: photo of Round Rock (Photo: James Howard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)) · South: photo of San Marcos (Photo: Jonathan Cutrer from San Angelo, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)) · West: photo of Dripping Springs (Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized))

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