Market Overview for Round Mountain
There are 15 active listings in Round Mountain with a median list price of $1.7M and a median sold price of $1.4M.
Homes average 29 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 5 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $718.
About Round Mountain
Round Mountain is a small incorporated community of 101 residents (2020 census) in northern Blanco County, at the junction of U.S. Highway 281 and Farm Road 962 on the eastern edge of the Edwards Plateau. The community covers 2.31 square miles at an elevation of 1,263 feet, situated in the rolling limestone and live oak terrain of the Texas Hill Country.
The community was originally called Birdtown after its first settler, Joseph Bird, who arrived in 1854 and built a log house near a creek. When a post office was established in 1857 — the second post office in Blanco County — the name changed to Round Mountain, taken from a nearby rounded hilltop that rises to 1,595 feet above sea level, approximately two miles northwest of the settlement. Round Mountain served as a stage stop on the mail route between Austin and Fredericksburg. An academy chartered in 1871 at one point enrolled 200 students. The Stagecoach Inn and Stable, built in 1874, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Round Mountain was formally incorporated in 1989. The local school consolidated into Johnson City ISD in 1931. The community is about 10 miles north of Johnson City (the Blanco County seat) and about 50 miles from Austin. Ranching remains the primary economic activity in the surrounding area, though the broader Hill Country wine tourism corridor along U.S. 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg draws visitors through the region.
Living in Round Mountain
Round Mountain is a quiet Hill Country community centered on the U.S. 281 and FM 962 junction. There is no commercial district within the community — a post office, a bank, professional offices, and a handful of small businesses serve immediate needs. Groceries, retail, and services are in Johnson City (about 10 miles south) or Marble Falls (about 11 miles north on U.S. 281).
Students attend Johnson City ISD, a rural district enrolling approximately 679 students across three campuses: LBJ Elementary, LBJ Middle School, and LBJ High School. The school consolidated into Johnson City ISD in 1931.
The drive to Austin is approximately 50 miles via Highway 71 or U.S. 281 south to U.S. 290 east, typically 55 to 75 minutes. Many Round Mountain residents are ranchers, retirees, or remote workers drawn to the Hill Country's open spaces and slower pace. The Highway 290 wine trail between Johnson City, Hye, and Stonewall is roughly 10 to 25 miles south and southwest, with wineries like William Chris Vineyards and Hye Meadow Winery drawing weekend visitors through the region.
Things to Do in Round Mountain
- Explore the Highway 290 wine trail: The wine trail along U.S. 290 between Johnson City, Hye, and Stonewall is about 10 to 25 miles south and southwest of Round Mountain. Notable wineries include William Chris Vineyards, Hye Meadow Winery, and Ron Yates Wines. Westcave Cellars Winery and Brewery also operates on Hamilton Pool Road with a Round Mountain postal address.
- Hike Pedernales Falls State Park: Pedernales Falls State Park covers 5,211 acres on the Pedernales River, approximately 20 miles south of Round Mountain. The park offers swimming, tubing, hiking on 19.8 miles of trails, and views of the limestone falls that give the park its name. It opened in 1971.
- Visit the Stagecoach Inn historic site: The Round Mountain Stagecoach Inn and Stable, built in 1874, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site served travelers on the Austin-to-Fredericksburg mail route.
- Drive U.S. 281 through the Hill Country: U.S. 281 runs north-south through Round Mountain connecting Marble Falls to Johnson City. The drive passes through classic Edwards Plateau terrain of rolling limestone hills, live oak groves, and open ranch land with long-range views.
- Visit Johnson City and the LBJ historic sites: Johnson City, about 10 miles south, is the Blanco County seat and home to the Johnson City District of LBJ National Historical Park, which includes President Lyndon B. Johnson's boyhood home and the Johnson Settlement.
Major Employers in Round Mountain
- Ranching operations (Agriculture): Cattle and livestock ranching on the surrounding Edwards Plateau land is the primary economic activity around Round Mountain. The shallow limestone soils and open live oak terrain support ranching but not row-crop agriculture.
- Johnson City ISD (Education): Johnson City ISD serves Round Mountain students along with the broader southern Blanco County area, enrolling approximately 679 students across three campuses.
- Wine and tourism corridor (Hospitality): The growing Hill Country wine trail along U.S. 290 and the broader tourism economy of Blanco County generate hospitality, tasting-room, and event-venue employment in the region surrounding Round Mountain.
Round Mountain Schools
Round Mountain is served by Johnson City ISD. The community's own school consolidated into the district in 1931. Johnson City ISD enrolls approximately 679 students across three campuses.
School District: Johnson City ISD
Public Schools
- LBJ Elementary - Elementary campus in Johnson City serving the district.
- LBJ Middle School - Middle school campus in Johnson City.
- LBJ High School - High school campus in Johnson City. The district enrolls approximately 679 students total across all three campuses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Round Mountain?
Round Mountain had 101 residents at the 2020 census, down from 181 in 2010. It is a small incorporated community in northern Blanco County on U.S. 281 at the junction of Farm Road 962.
How did Round Mountain get its name?
The community was originally called Birdtown after its first settler, Joseph Bird, who arrived in 1854. When a post office was established in 1857, the name changed to Round Mountain, taken from a nearby rounded hilltop that rises to 1,595 feet above sea level about two miles northwest of the settlement.
What school district serves Round Mountain?
Round Mountain is served by Johnson City ISD, a rural district enrolling approximately 679 students across three campuses: LBJ Elementary, LBJ Middle School, and LBJ High School. The local school consolidated into Johnson City ISD in 1931.
How far is Round Mountain from Austin?
Round Mountain is approximately 50 miles from Austin, with a typical drive of 55 to 75 minutes via U.S. 281 south to U.S. 290 east or via Highway 71. Johnson City is about 10 miles south and Marble Falls is about 11 miles north.
What historic sites are in Round Mountain?
The Round Mountain Stagecoach Inn and Stable, built in 1874, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Joseph Bird Double Log House (c. 1854) and an old Methodist church (c. 1876) have been restored as additional historic sites in the community.
