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New Construction Homes in Cedar Park
Northwest of Austin, Williamson County. A buyer-side guide to new construction in Cedar Park, with live listings, the builders and communities here, schools, taxes, and the honest tradeoffs.
The short answer
Cedar Park is a popular, family-oriented suburb northwest of Austin, about 16 to 20 miles from downtown in Williamson County, sitting between Austin and Leander along US-183 and the 183A toll road. It is one of the metro's most established suburbs, so genuine new construction here is limited: the city is largely built out, and most of the northwest metro's new-home activity has shifted next door to Leander and Liberty Hill. What new construction exists in Cedar Park tends to be smaller infill sections and higher-end homes, generally from the low $400,000s to well over $2 million as of 2026. The real draw is location and lifestyle: top-rated Leander ISD schools, mature amenities, and a shorter commute than the outer suburbs.
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Cedar Park new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Williamson County
- School districts
- Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD
- Price range
- New construction in Cedar Park is limited and skews higher than the outer suburbs. As of 2026, the small pool of new homes generally runs from the low $400,000s for townhomes and infill to well over $2 million for Hill Country and luxury product, with most new inventory above $500,000. Buyers who want more new-home choice at a lower price generally look next door in Leander or Liberty Hill.
- Commute
- Downtown Austin is roughly 16 to 20 miles southeast, about 30 to 40 minutes off-peak and 45 to 65 minutes in weekday rush hour (mid-2026), usually via the 183A toll road to US-183 and MoPac. Cedar Park sits closer in than Leander, Georgetown, or Liberty Hill, and CapMetro's Red Line MetroRail Lakeline station is right on the Cedar Park and Austin border near Lakeline Mall for a rail option into downtown.
- Location
- Northwest of Austin
Where to buy
Communities in Cedar Park
- Reserve at Twin CreeksLimited new homes in an established golf community
- Cedar Park infill and townhomesScattered small-builder and townhome projects
- Bar W Ranch (adjacent, just over the line in Leander)D.R. Horton
- Most new northwest-metro communities are next door in Leander and Liberty HillSee the Leander guide for the large master-planned options
Who builds here
Active builders
- David Weekley Homes
- Taylor Morrison
- D.R. Horton
- Pulte Homes
- Brohn Homes
- Coventry Homes
Before the base price
Property inside the City of Cedar Park typically carried a combined rate near 2.1 to 2.4 percent in the 2024 to 2025 tax years, with Leander ISD as the primary school levy for most of the city. Cedar Park has fewer heavy MUD communities than the outer suburbs, though some edge developments still sit in a special district. Always pull the full tax certificate for the exact lot to confirm every taxing entity.
How MUD and PID taxes work →Honest tradeoffs
The case for and against Cedar Park
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- Closer-in northwest location with a shorter Austin commute than Leander, Georgetown, or Liberty Hill
- Top-rated Leander ISD schools, a major draw for family buyers
- Mature amenities: HEB Center at Cedar Park, Lakeline Mall, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, and the Brushy Creek trail system
- Fewer heavy MUD communities than the outer suburbs, so in-city tax rates are often lower
- Strong, steady resale demand in an established, sought-after suburb
The case against
- Very limited new-construction selection, since Cedar Park is largely built out
- What new inventory exists skews higher-priced than neighboring Leander or Liberty Hill
- Most northwest-metro new communities are next door in Leander, not in Cedar Park itself
- US-183 and the 183A corridor get congested at peak commute hours
- Little room for large new master-planned communities inside the city limits
On your side of the table
What a buyer’s agent watches for in Cedar Park
- +Because new inventory is thin, be ready to move quickly, and consider neighboring Leander or Liberty Hill for far more choice
- +Confirm whether the exact lot sits inside a MUD or PID, since some edge developments carry one
- +Estimate taxes on the final improved sale price and every taxing entity, not the low first-year bill based on unimproved land
- +Verify the school district and attendance zone for the specific address, since most of Cedar Park is Leander ISD but some areas fall in Round Rock ISD
- +Have buyer representation in place before touring; builder contracts favor the builder, and incentives and upgrades are negotiable
- +Watch for lot premiums and design-center minimums that push the real price well above the advertised base
On new construction the builder pays your representation, so all of this costs you nothing. Updated August 6, 2026.
Good to know
Cedar Park new construction, answered
- How far is Cedar Park from downtown Austin?
- About 16 to 20 miles, roughly 30 to 40 minutes off-peak and 45 to 65 minutes in rush hour via the 183A toll road, US-183, and MoPac as of 2026. Cedar Park is closer to Austin than Leander or Georgetown.
- Is there much new construction in Cedar Park?
- Not much. Cedar Park is largely built out, so new homes here are mostly smaller infill sections and higher-end product. The majority of the northwest metro's new construction is next door in Leander and Liberty Hill.
- How much do new construction homes cost in Cedar Park in 2026?
- The limited pool of new homes generally runs from the low $400,000s for townhomes and infill to over $2 million for luxury product, with most new inventory above $500,000. More affordable new options are typically found next door in Leander.
- What school district serves new homes in Cedar Park?
- Most of Cedar Park is served by top-rated Leander ISD, with some areas in Round Rock ISD. Verify the district and attendance zone for the exact address.
- Do Cedar Park new homes have MUD or PID taxes?
- Cedar Park has fewer heavy MUD communities than the outer suburbs; property inside the city often carries a combined rate near 2.1 to 2.4 percent, though some edge developments sit in a special district. Confirm the exact rate for the specific lot.
- Is Cedar Park a good place to buy new construction?
- It is a strong fit for buyers who want Leander ISD schools, mature amenities, and a shorter commute, and who accept a small, higher-priced new-home selection. Buyers who want more choice or a lower price should also look at Leander and Liberty Hill next door.
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Luke Allen
Licensed Texas REALTOR, TREC #788149
Austin Marketing + Development Group