Top 6 Neighborhoods in Pflugerville and Round Rock for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but choosing the right neighborhood can feel overwhelming. Pflugerville and Round Rock offer a perfect blend of affordability, convenience, and community—making them ideal for first-time buyers. If you’re looking to settle down in the area, here are five neighborhoods that deserve a spot on your list.
1. blackhawk (Pflugerville)
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
Affordable starter homes with charming curb appeal
Expansive green belts, a fitness center, and a resort-style amenity center.
Close to Stone Hill Town Center, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment
Easy access to Toll 130 and SH-45 for a quick commute to Austin
Blackhawk is Pflugerville’s first and largest master-planned community, established in 1997 and conveniently located just northeast of Highways 45 and 130. Homes here range from cozy 1,400-square-foot spaces to expansive 4,100+ square-foot layouts, offering features like private backyards, walk-in showers, and gourmet kitchens. Some of the top builders in Blackhawk include Chesmar, Blackburn, Saratoga, GFO, Coventry, and Scott Felder, ensuring a variety of home styles to fit different needs and lifestyles.
2.Falcon Point (Pflugerville)
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
A mix of traditional and newer homes with modern amenities
Community pools, golf courses, and scenic walking trails
Highly rated Pflugerville ISD schools nearby
Convenient access to Toll 130 and SH-45
Falcon Pointe is an upscale master-planned community spread across 710 acres, right at the intersection of Highways 45 and 130, and next to Blackhawk Golf Club. Homes here range from cozy one-bedrooms to spacious three-bedroom layouts, featuring stylish details like wood-style flooring, game rooms, custom cabinets, and granite countertops. With builders like Lennar, Meritage, Centerra, Chesmar, and Ryland behind the development, you’ll find a variety of home styles designed for both comfort and elegance.
3. Avalon (Pflugerville)
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
Basketball court, several playground areas, and walking and biking trails
Highly rated Pflugerville ISD schools nearby
Convenient access to Toll 130 and SH-45
Built between the late ‘90s and the late 2000s, Avalon is a master-planned community along the popular Kelly Lane/130 corridor. This neighborhood features custom homes by top builders like Standard Pacific, Scott Felder Homes, and Century Communities. Floor plans range from two to five bedrooms, with standout features like spacious master suites with garden tubs, breakfast bars, and private backyards—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
4. Forest creek (Round Rock)
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
Award winning golf course
Olympic swimming pool, a splash pool, two tennis courts and a playscape
Easy access to I-35 for commuting
Round Rock Premium Outlets is also located 12 miles away.
Forest Creek is an exclusive golf course community with around 1,200 homes built in the 1990s, offering luxury living in a peaceful setting. Homes here range from about 2,000 to over 6,000 square feet, with some boasting beautiful golf course views. Many properties feature lush backyards, in-ground pools, gourmet kitchens, and open floor plans—perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the space. Builders like Meritage and DR Horton have helped shape this stunning neighborhood, making it a top choice for those looking for upscale living in Round Rock.
5. Vizcaya (Round Rock)
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
Exclusive access to a 6,000-square-foot community clubhouse
Neighborhood trails are also located throughout the community
Quick drive to Kalahari Resort & Water Park and Dell Diamond
Top-rated schools in Round Rock ISD
Vizcaya is a 475-acre master-planned community developed by Taylor Morrison in the 2010s, featuring a mix of high-end contemporary and craftsman-style homes. The single-story homes range from about 1,600 to 2,700 square feet, while the two-story designs offer up to 3,900 square feet of space. Many homes here come with thoughtful touches like private studies, granite countertops, and walk-in pantries, making them both stylish and functional.
6. cat hollow (Round Rock)
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
Endless supply of options for shopping and dining
Tennis courts, waterslides and playscapes, as well as a lush greenbelt that runs through part of the community.
Less crowded and easy access to 45 toll
Located between Travis and Williamson Counties, Cat Hollow is an upscale, master-planned community known for its beautifully landscaped streets and diverse home styles. Homes here range from 1,300 to 4,000 square feet, with builders like DR Horton, David Weekley Homes, and Highland Homes bringing a mix of architectural designs to the neighborhood. Floor plans offer anywhere from two to five bedrooms, with standout features like high ceilings, garden tubs, breakfast bars, covered porches, heated spas, and private pools—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Ready to Find Your First Home?
Pflugerville and Round Rock offer plenty of options for first-time buyers, whether you're looking for affordability, great schools, or community amenities. If you're ready to start your home-buying journey, let’s find the perfect fit for you!
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