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Where to Live - Austin Suburbs

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Ordinary Man
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I would recommend Woodglen or Hiddenglen subdivisions in NW Round Rock, west of I-35 on FM 3406.

Woodglen fronts FM3406, and Hiddenglen on the north side of Woodglen.

Homes were built in these two subdivisions from around 1998 to 2002. The homes were very well built and are all rock or brick. Oak trees cover the entire area.

Woodglen homes are around 1750 sqft to 2600 sqft, and Hiddenglen homes are around 2500 sqft to 4000 sqft. The homes for sale don't stay on the market long in either subdivision.

One big advantage of these two subdivisions is the fact that the city installed the water/wastewater and roads in these subdivisions. It was the last time they did that. All new subdivisions since around 2000 are now built through Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs). The developer finances the subdivision infrastructure through the MUD, which levies a MUD tax to the homeowners. When we were looking at moving in 2014, we found out our total property taxes in MUDs would be $1,000 to $3,500 more each year versus a non-MUD subdivision. Every subdivision with a MUD district varied in their tax rate. Buyer beware!

Anyway, both subdivisions have green belts with walking trails, and community parks with swimming pools.

They are only a mile from I-35, so it is quick and easy access. Restaurant row on I-35 is only a mile away.

We also have the Round Rock Express AAA baseball team in a modern stadium, and is next to Settlers Park (1200 acres). The historic downtown is a good place to visit.

I have lived in RR since 1983, and still recommend it as a great place to live.

Aggie Therapist
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Round Rock, west of 35.

Beautiful place to raise a family
Two Gun Corcoran
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Okay, so to piggy-back on this, what would be a good neighborhood for a middle-aged single dude?

Have 50/50 week on/off with my kids. Kids and ex will be moving to Round Rock soon. Don't yet know what schools exactly, but will need to be reasonably close. Don't necessarily need to be in Round Rock though.
Aggie Therapist
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Houses that feed into Great Oaks Elementary, Cedar Valley Middle school are great.

Me and you can hang out, drink beer and play guitar
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ned911
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If your are looking for the top academic schools then Canyon Vista Middle and Westwood HS in RRISD but Austin addresses. Basically Anderson Mill and 183 area.
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Just be aware that people in Round Rock absolutely cannot drive an automobile and will clog up every artery off every highway within a 10 mile radius.
Aggie Therapist
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Well it's full of Asians and Indians


(I'm Mexican, so it's not racist)
ned911
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That is true. There are 3 orchestra's at Westwood and most of the sports teams suck lol. But Coach Wood is good people.
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