Wells Branch
Wells Branch’s ranch and bi-level homes
Outlined by the MoPac Expressway and Interstate 35 with Route 45 as its northern border, the commercial areas of Wells Branch cluster around the highways, with the neighborhood’s quiet, tree-lined residential streets at its center. While the area does have a few apartment complexes, the neighborhood’s brick-faced ranch and bi-level houses with attached garages make up most of the inventory. These start around $300,000, while homes on larger lots can go up to the mid-$700,000s.
Trails and parks in Wells Branch
With neighborhood paths to explore, residents can feel like they’ve been transported into a storybook. “The cool thing about Wells Branch is there are lots of hidden trails,” Perez says. “You can’t see them from the street but there are hike and bike trails through lots of the neighborhood. There are tunnels and they spit you out in the woods. I tell people it’s kind of like going into ‘Winnie the Pooh’ land.” Locals can jog around Mills Pond in the neighborhood or cast a line from the fishing pier. And Katerine Fleischer Park has soccer fields as well as a recreation center, complete with an outdoor pool.Commuting via MoPac Expressway and I-35
Set between the MoPac Expressway and Interstate 35, Wells Branch has access to two major commuting routes across Austin. Downtown sits just 15 miles away, though rush hour traffic can drastically increase travel times. Much closer than downtown is The Domain, a newer development five miles from the neighborhood where many of Austin’s tech companies such as Indeed and Amazon have either opened new offices or moved their operations. Austin’s CapMetro system also serves Wells Branch, with high-frequency bus routes as well as access to the MetroRail Red Line with the Howard stop just outside the neighborhood.Zoned mostly to Round Rock ISD
Students in Wells Branch mostly attend the Round Rock Independent School District, though some of the southeast portion of the neighborhood is zoned to the Pflugerville Independent School District. Within the Round Rock district, Wells Branch kids start at either Wells Branch Elementary, graded a C-plus by Niche, or Johnson Elementary, given a B-plus. They then move on to Deerpark Middle, rated a B-plus, and the A-graded McNeil High. McNeil is an International Baccalaureate World School, with students given the opportunity to earn the IB Diploma during their time in high school.
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Shopping in La Frontera Village
Neighborhood residents only have to go a couple of minutes in any direction to find restaurants and entertainment. Along with a Cinemark movie theater, locals frequent chains such as Texas Roadhouse set up along I-35, while the La Frontera Village shopping center just north of Wells Branch offers a Sam’s Club and Lowe’s. Adjacent to the MoPac Expressway, Ramos Tex-Mex serves classics like tacos and fajitas in a modest but comfortable setting. H-E-B has multiple outposts near the neighborhood for grocery shopping.Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
Wells Branch has its own Municipal Utility District, which helps tie the community together. While some areas have homeowners associations and others do not, the events Wells Branch puts on, like its Fourth of July celebration, pull everyone in. “The Fourth of July is huge here,” Perez says. “They do their own fireworks display that’s like something they would do in Downtown Austin, it’s to that degree. We’ve always had our annual Perez Fourth of July party here, because everyone comes over and we sit outside and watch the fireworks.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Donna Andruk
Donna Andruk
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(737) 239-8478
103 Total Sales
4 in Wells Branch
$150K - $450K Price Range
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Grant Whittenberger
Grant Whittenberger
Responds QuicklyOutlaw Realty
(737) 210-3988
69 Total Sales
1 in Wells Branch
$517,000 Price
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Roberto Talamas
Roberto Talamas
Keller Williams Realty
(737) 300-9423
35 Total Sales
1 in Wells Branch
$510,000 Price
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Joe Schleis
Joe Schleis
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(844) 211-2452
50 Total Sales
2 in Wells Branch
$390K - $433K Price Range
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Hal Weiner
Hal Weiner
City Properties
(512) 270-6503
34 Total Sales
1 in Wells Branch
$356,000 Price
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Gilbert Gonzalez
Gilbert Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(844) 370-6631
108 Total Sales
1 in Wells Branch
$360,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Scofield Farms Park
Katherine Fleischer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Mills Pond Recreation Area
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Willow Bend Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Pool
Frontier Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Willow Trace
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wells Branch | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wells Branch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wells Branch, Austin sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Wells Branch, Austin over the last 12 months is $430,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$454,950
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$435,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$333,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$333,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
125
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,230
Number of Homes for Sale
58
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
5.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,089
Above the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1911am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jul 1912 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jul 191 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,133 - $3,898 per month
- MAA Wells Branch
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 712+ Sq Ft
- 1630 Wells Branch Pkwy W
- Austin, TX
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$1,206 - $2,892 per month
- Broadstone North Ridge
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 633+ Sq Ft
- 3118 Cr 172
- Round Rock, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
30,371
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,148
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,519
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.9%
% Population in Labor Force
83.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
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This community’s main thoroughfare provides easy access and visual appeal
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Loads of amenities and affordable housing options within 30 miles of Austin
Scofield Farms
Charming residential enclave 13 miles from downtown Austin
McNeil
Historic railroad neighborhood with a long-running businesses and tech employers
Round Rock West
An established Round Rock neighborhood characterized by a convenient location
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