Round Rock Neighborhood Profiles: Mayfield Ranch
Texas homebuyers take note: Mayfield Ranch is a new master-planned community that promises to offer great real estate opportunity. Mayfield Ranch follows the current trend of combining suburban and convenient living with a green focus and great location. That is to say, Mayfield Ranch does what so many planned communities plan to do – it combines a great location that offers tons of convenience with beautiful homes and easy access to lush, green areas. Live here and you will have all the peacefulness, clean air and beauty of the countryside with all the convenience of urban amenities and all the comfort of gorgeous new suburban homes.
Mayfield Ranch goes even further than other planned communities, though, but offering a location that is within short driving distance to some of the top employers in the region – including Motorola, Cisco Systems, Abbott Labs, 3M, Dell Computers, IBM, Westinghouse, Farmer’s Regional Office, and Sun Microsystems. Situated just 2.8 miles from I-35, and located on Mayfield Ranch Boulevard, off FM 1431, Mayfield Ranch provides a great location that is close to amenities, shopping, and dining opportunities.
Most exciting of all, Mayfield Ranch is within a short bike ride from Williamson County Park, one of the most prized green spaces in the region. This 800 acre natural space boasts a large endangered species preserve as well as plenty of wildlife and plants. Residents of the area are sure to enjoy the park’s unspoiled walking trails, eleven soccer fields, tennis courts, and gorgeous views.
Other parks in the area include Old Settler’s Park and Round Rock Gardens. Golfers will enjoy knowing that there are a number of great golf facilities nearby, including the Blackhawk Golf Course, the Avery Ranch Golf Course, the Teravista Golf Club, and the Forest Creek Golf Course. These facilities include groomed greens with great views, instruction services, and other amenities. Whether you want to relax or pursue an active outdoors lifestyle just minutes from your home, Mayfield Ranch gives you a location that lets you live life on your terms.
If your tastes tend to the more cosmopolitan, Mayfield Ranch offers great options for more urbane pursuits. Situated only 16 miles north of downtown Austin, Mayfield Ranch provides not only great views of Texas Hill Country, but also easy access to all the cultural and artistic opportunities that Austin has to offer. The fine dining and luxury shopping that Austin boasts are always only a short drive away. Mayfield Ranch is also close to a number of restaurants, including Rock Fish Restaurant, Schlotzsky’s, Maggie Moos, Red Hot & Blue, and many others. A local HEB, as well as the La Frontera shopping mall and Lakeline Mall plus some bog box stores provide lots of convenient shopping nearby without a trip to the city.
Mayfield Ranch itself is a gorgeous community of more than 700 homes. Multiple builders in the area mean that the community certainly does not have that cookie-cutter look. In fact, you can choose the exact home you wish and even have it customized for your own needs. You can select the house and home price that most suits your needs, thanks to the fact that Mayfield Ranch is currently being developed. Plus, you will be able to enjoy all the convenience, warranties and new amenities that are part and parcel of new construction homes.
A number of builders in the Mayfield Ranch community mean that homeowners have a wealth of options to choose from. Whether you need a larger home for entertaining or are looking for a smaller first home purchase, the builders in the community have plenty to offer in every style, price range, and size. Builders in the community include:
- Meritage Homes of Texas. Homes from this builder boast a fusion of modern and traditional design. These homes start in the $230 000-$270 000 range.
- Newmark Homes. If you want modern homes that still offer warmth and an inviting atmosphere, these houses begin in the $190 000s.
- Imagination Homes by David Weekly. These homes of 1900 to 3000+ square feet begin in the $200 000s.
- DR Horton. These homes start in the $270 000-$350 000 range and boast spacious and contemporary design.
- Standard Pacific Homes. Starting at $160 000-$210 000, these houses have great European designs and super colors.
- Grand Haven Homes. A wide range of prices — $250 000 to the $400 000s means plenty of choice. This builder can add as many amenities and fine details as you desire.
Families planning on living in Mayfield Ranch will enjoy the community’s clean streets, fresh air, and commitment to safety. At the same time, parents can breathe easier, knowing that Mayfield Ranch is part of both the Round Rock Independent School District and the Leander Independent School District. Both school districts have schools that consistently rank very high for academics and extracurricular options and both districts have stellar reputations. All this makes Mayfield Ranch a great place to raise a family.
Thanks to the fact that Mayfield Ranch is still being built and developed, homeowners who purchase now can have an active hand in developing the community. Mayfield Ranch has a strong Home Owners Association. Getting involved in one of the many communities that the association oversees is a great way to join this blossoming community while helping the community grow.
A professional management company, Southwest Management Services, oversees Mayfield Ranch, which is useful for homeowners who want to ensure solid home values and a good standard of living. Homeowners will also enjoy knowing that the community has a full-size pool, baby pool, playground and clubhouse as well as plans to build an amenity center – all of this will help ensure a close-knit community feel as well as good community value and steady property values.
Are You Ready to Move In? – Phone Numbers That Will Help
- Electricity: Perdernales Electric Company — 331-9926
- Gas: Atmos — 800-460-3030
- City services (sewer, water, and garbage): — City of Round Rock — 218-5460
- Telephone: SBC — 800-464-7928
- Cable: Time Warner Cable — 531-7853