Leander ISD

Homes for Sale in Leander ISD

Which homes are in Leander ISD?
Leander ISD covers about 200 square miles in Williamson and Travis counties. It serves Leander and Cedar Park, parts of Georgetown, Jonestown and Round Rock, and northwest Austin, including Steiner Ranch and River Place.

Leander ISD stretches from the Lake Travis shoreline at Steiner Ranch north through Cedar Park and Leander. That range means very different homes under one district: lake-view hillside homes in the south and newer master-planned communities in the north.

This page covers the communities within Leander ISD boundaries and explains how to confirm the district for any address. For the bigger picture, see my Williamson County and Travis County guides.

Leander ISD at a glance

Communities within Leander ISD

• Steiner Ranch (78732) and River Place in northwest Austin, near Lake Travis and Lake Austin.
• The Four Points area along RM 620 and FM 2222 (78726).
• Cedar Park (78613).
• Leander (78641).
• Parts of Jonestown, Georgetown and Round Rock.

District lines don't follow city limits. Parts of Cedar Park and Round Rock are in Round Rock ISD, for example. Confirm each address (see below).

Homes you'll find in Leander ISD

• Lake-view and hillside homes in Steiner Ranch and River Place.
• Established neighborhoods in Cedar Park.
• Master-planned communities and new construction across Leander. Browse new construction homes.
• Golf-course homes in River Place and parts of Cedar Park.

For specific settings, see Resort-Style Communities and Golf Course Homes for River Place, and Lake Front Homes.

How to confirm a home is in Leander ISD

1. Check the taxing district. Search the address on the Williamson Central Appraisal District or Travis Appraisal District property search, depending on the county. Leander ISD itself points buyers to the appraisal district for official district information.
2. Look up the campus assignment. Use Leander ISD's School Zone Finder. The district notes this map shouldn't be the basis for a purchase or lease decision.
3. Confirm with the district. Zones can change as new campuses open, so verify with Leander ISD before you write an offer.

Property taxes

Leander ISD sets its own tax rate each year as part of your total bill. Many newer neighborhoods in Leander and Cedar Park also have a municipal utility district (MUD) rate, so check the full rate for the address. If you'll live in the home, file your homestead exemption.

Working with Albert Allen

Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.

Albert represents buyers and sellers across the Leander ISD area, from Steiner Ranch and River Place to Cedar Park and Leander. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.

Common questions about Leander ISD

Is Steiner Ranch in Leander ISD?

Yes. Steiner Ranch is in Austin but served by Leander ISD.

Is all of Cedar Park in Leander ISD?

No. Most of Cedar Park is in Leander ISD, but some areas are in Round Rock ISD. Check the specific address.

How big is Leander ISD?

About 200 square miles across Williamson and Travis counties.

Sources: Leander ISD, Williamson Central Appraisal District, Travis Appraisal District. School district boundaries change; confirm the district for any address with the district and the county appraisal district. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Photo: Lake Travis, Trey Perry, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.