Canyon Creek is a peaceful neighborhood located on the northwest side of Austin. Just five miles from Lake Travis and Lake Austin, it can also be reached in a short drive to downtown. The area is bordered by 2222 on the south, Anderson Mill Road on the north, Ranch Road 620 on the west, and the Balcones Canyonland Preserve on the east.
Single-family homes are common in the area, several of which were constructed by the city\’s well-known builders. Homes range in price from $200,000 to the upper $400,000s and offer spacious floor plans. The neighborhood grew quickly in the 1990s and was completely built by 2005. Now, it offers a peaceful atmosphere a short drive away from several shopping and entertainment opportunities. There are also several apartment communities in the neighborhood.
Children in the Canyon Creek neighborhood will usually attend either Round Rock Independent School District or Leander Independent School District, depending on which part of the neighborhood they live in. Round Rock schools include Canyon Creek Elementary School, Grisham Middle School, and Westwood High School, which has earned national recognition for its quality education.
The Leander School District includes Grandview Hills Elementary School, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Cedar Park High School. There are also a few private schools within a short drive of the neighborhood. For those younger children, Canyon Creek Preschool, Tutor Time, Rising Stars Austin Preschool, and several others are within a short drive.
Residents of Canyon Creek will be a short drive away from several retail, dining, and entertainment opportunities. The Lakeline Mall is less than five minutes away and offers both specialty stores and large department stores like JCPenney, Sears, and Macy\’s. There are also many dining venues here that are perfect for both a quick bite to eat and a sit-down dinner. For groceries, an H.E.B., H.E.B. Plus and Wal-Mart are all within two miles of the neighborhood.
Canyon Creek residents can take advantage of two parks in their neighborhood that feature several spots for outdoor activities. An Olympic-size swimming pool, basketball court, baseball diamond, soccer field, and picnic areas are all available. The 18-hole Canyon Creek Golf Course and Country Club also makes its home here. Finally, the nearby Balcones Canyonland Preserve spans 30,000 acres and is a habitat for eight endangered species and several other types of wildlife.
The neighborhood is situated in what\’s known as the high-tech corridor and is just minutes away from some of the city\’s biggest tech employers including Motorola, Dell, IBM, National Instruments, and 3M.
For a cozy and family friendly atmosphere in northwest Austin, take a closer look at Canyon Creek.
This information was provided by Brian Talley of Regent Property Group LLC, an expert of Austin Realtors who provides information regarding Canyon Creek properties for sale and regarding Austin Luxury properties.
