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Market Overview for Downtown Round Rock

There are 4 active listings in Downtown Round Rock with a median list price of $405K and a median sold price of $695K.

Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 2 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $270.

About Downtown Round Rock

Downtown Round Rock is the historic core of Round Rock, Texas (Williamson County, 78664). The original settlement was called "Brushy" after Brushy Creek. The town was renamed "Round Rock" in 1854 for the distinctive round limestone rock in Brushy Creek that marked a low-water crossing on the Chisholm Trail. The International and Great Northern Railroad arrived in 1876, shifting the commercial center east from "Old Town" to what became "New Town" — today's downtown.

The Round Rock Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, encompassing buildings in the 100 and 200 blocks of East Main Street plus the Old Post Office/Masonic Lodge at 107 South Mays Street. Most buildings in the district were constructed of native limestone between 1876 and 1925. Notable structures include the Otto Reinke Building (102 E. Main, 1879), Kopperal's Store (101 E. Main, 1876), Farmers State Bank (118 E. Main, 1920), and The Mercantile (200 E. Main, 1902-1909). Other landmarks include the historic 50,000-gallon water tower in Koughan Memorial Water Tower Park, built in 1935 as a WPA project and standing approximately 140 feet tall.

The residential area includes a mix of restored bungalows from the 1940s through 1970s, Victorian-era cottages, and newer infill construction. Homes typically range from 1,200 to 2,200 square feet on lots of 5,000 to 9,000 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as the typical configuration. Many homes do not have a mandatory HOA. Prete Main Street Plaza (14,000 square feet with a 610-square-foot performance stage and interactive water feature) and Centennial Plaza (an amphitheater with tiered grass seating and public art at 301 W. Bagdad Avenue) anchor the downtown public spaces.

Downtown Austin is approximately 20 miles south via I-35. The area is served by Round Rock Independent School District.

Living in Downtown Round Rock

Downtown Round Rock has a Walk Score of 75 ("Very Walkable"), significantly higher than the citywide score of 26. Many homes in the area do not have a mandatory HOA. The residential stock includes restored historic homes alongside newer construction, with prices generally ranging from approximately $290,000 to $950,000.

Round Rock ISD serves the area and earned a TEA rating of B (87/100) for 2024-25 with a 96.6% graduation rate across 53 schools serving approximately 46,954 students. Zoned schools for the downtown area include Berkman Elementary Arts Integration Academy (400 W. Anderson Avenue, an arts-integration magnet with a dual-language program), C.D. Fulkes Middle School (300 W. Anderson Avenue, directly adjacent to Berkman), and Cedar Ridge High School. Buyers should verify exact attendance zones through the RRISD boundary tool.

I-35 runs through the east side of the city, providing direct access to Austin (approximately 20 miles south) and Georgetown (approximately 10 miles north). Mays Street (former Highway 81) is the historic north-south spine of downtown.

The combined property tax rate is approximately 1.68% of assessed value (2025 tax year), comprising Round Rock ISD ($0.8931/$100), Williamson County ($0.4138/$100), and City of Round Rock ($0.3720/$100). The city median home value on 2025 tax rolls is $395,240.

Things to Do in Downtown Round Rock

• Chisholm Trail Crossing Park: Established 2003. View the namesake round rock in Brushy Creek, bronze longhorn statues, and a heritage trail connected to Memorial Park.
• Round Rock Donuts: An iconic bakery established 1926, now at 106 W. Liberty Avenue. Known for the 2-pound 'Texas-Sized Donut' with a signature yellow glaze.
• Dell Diamond: An 85-acre baseball complex at 3400 E. Palm Valley Boulevard, home of the Round Rock Express (Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers). Approximately 3.5 miles east of downtown.
• Old Settlers Park: A 670-acre flagship park with a 20-field baseball complex, disc golf, fishing lake (Bright Lake), 3.3 miles of paved trail, and 7 playgrounds.
• Music on Main: Free live concerts at Prete Main Street Plaza (221 E. Main Street), Wednesdays 7-9 PM during spring and summer.
• Koughan Memorial Water Tower Park: A park featuring the historic 50,000-gallon water tower, built in 1935 as a WPA project, standing approximately 140 feet tall. Decommissioned 1986.

Major Employers in Downtown Round Rock

• Dell Technologies (Technology): Global headquarters at 1 Dell Way in Round Rock.
• Emerson Automation Solutions (Technology): Global headquarters in Round Rock for software and semiconductor solutions.
• Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (Hospitality): Resort at 3001 Kalahari Boulevard, approximately 4 miles east of downtown. Opened 2020.
• Ascension Seton Williamson (Healthcare): A hospital serving the Round Rock area.

Downtown Round Rock Schools

Downtown Round Rock is served by Round Rock Independent School District, which earned a TEA rating of B (87/100) for 2024-25 with a 96.6% graduation rate.

School District: Round Rock ISD

Public Schools

• Berkman Elementary Arts Integration Academy - Round Rock ISD arts-integration magnet school at 400 W. Anderson Avenue with a dual-language program.
• C.D. Fulkes Middle School - Round Rock ISD middle school at 300 W. Anderson Avenue, adjacent to Berkman Elementary.
• Cedar Ridge High School - Round Rock ISD high school at 2801 Gattis School Road.

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