The Leander Acreage Estates are eight small, established acreage neighborhoods with Leander, TX 78641 addresses: Lone Mountain Ranch, Lonesome Valley, Shady Mountain, North Rim, Cypress Acres, Mesa Vista Estates, Red Wagon Ranchettes and Valley View. Each one is too small for a guide of its own, so we put them together here. Most sit in the Hill Country west of Leander and Cedar Park, between RM 1431 and Lake Travis, with lots from about 1 acre to 15 acres and homes built from the 1960s through the 2010s.
Over the past five years, 49 homes sold across the eight neighborhoods at a median of $1,030,000, and 38 of them sold for $800,000 or more. All eight are zoned to Leander ISD, and six of the eight are outside city limits. Below you will find a map of all eight, a profile of each one, and side-by-side numbers for prices, taxes, HOAs, schools and commutes.
Leander Acreage Estates Homes for Sale
Homes in these eight neighborhoods do not come up often. Only 13 sold in the past 12 months across all of them, so when a home is listed, it helps to know right away. The listings below update from the MLS throughout the day, and you can ask Rebecca to set up a saved search for these eight neighborhoods so new listings come straight to you. Lone Mountain Ranch also has its own Lone Mountain Ranch homes for sale page.
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The shaded areas show the approximate boundaries of all eight neighborhoods, based on county parcel records. Click a shape to see which neighborhood it is.
The Leander Acreage Estates at a Glance
Here is how the eight neighborhoods compare. Sales are single-family closed sales from late 2021 through October 2026.
| Neighborhood | County | Lots | Homes Built | Sales (5 Yrs) | Sale Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Mountain Ranch | Travis | 4.5 to 8.5 acres | 2001 to 2014 | 6 | $1,370,000 to $2,287,700 |
| Lonesome Valley | Travis | 5 to 15 acres | 1998 to 2012 | 4 | $900,000 to $2,294,000 |
| Shady Mountain | Travis | 2 to 5 acres | 1996 to 2015 | 7 | $662,500 to $1,275,000 |
| North Rim | Travis | 1 to 6 acres | 1983 to 2008 | 10 | $615,000 to $1,615,000 |
| Cypress Acres | Travis | 1/3 acre to 2.5 acres | 1984 to 2021 | 11 | $650,000 to $1,550,000 |
| Mesa Vista Estates | Williamson | 5 to 9 acres | 2004 to 2017 | 3 | $970,000 to $1,200,000 |
| Red Wagon Ranchettes | Travis | 2 to 10.6 acres | 1965 to 2006 | 5 | $530,000 to $2,000,000 |
| Valley View | Williamson | 3 to 5 acres | 1980 to 1983 | 3 | $1,000,000 to $1,279,500 |
What Do the Leander Acreage Estates Look Like?
These are rural, wooded acreage neighborhoods where homes are spread out across the hills, so the draw is the land itself and the room between neighbors. Most lots run from 2 to 10 acres, with smaller lots in Cypress Acres near Lake Travis and lots of up to 15 acres in Lonesome Valley.
Seven of the eight sit west of Leander and Cedar Park in the hills between RM 1431, Lime Creek Road and FM 2769. Valley View is the exception, on the east side of Leander in Williamson County. Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley are gated, and the other six are not.
Leander Acreage Estates Homes
Homes are custom and semi-custom, built over several decades, so no two look alike. Homes that sold over the past five years ranged from about 1,320 to 5,870 square feet, with 2 to 7 bedrooms and a median of about 3,080 square feet. Every home here is a resale, so a thorough inspection matters, along with questions about the well or water service, septic system and any shared or private road access.
Leander Acreage Estates Neighborhood Profiles
Lone Mountain Ranch
Location: off RM 1431 near Jonestown, inside the City of Jonestown | Size: about 24 parcels on about 140 acres | Lots: about 4.5 to 8.5 acres | Built: 2001 to 2014
Homes that sold in Lone Mountain Ranch over the past five years ranged from about 3,220 to 4,750 square feet. 6 homes sold from $1,370,000 to $2,287,700, with a median of $1,675,000, and every one sold for $800,000 or more. One home is listed for sale at $1,499,990. Lone Mountain Ranch is a gated neighborhood, with homes on wooded acreage along Angel Mountain Drive and Lone Mountain Pass. Because the neighborhood is inside Jonestown city limits, the tax rate includes a city tax, which makes it higher than the unincorporated enclaves on this page.
Schools: Mason Elementary (6/10), Running Brushy Middle School (8/10) and Cedar Park High School (8/10) for grades 9 and 10; the district zone finder lists Leander High School (6/10) for grades 11 and 12. 2025 property tax rate: 2.2822%.
Lonesome Valley
Location: on Angel Valley Drive next to Lone Mountain Ranch, inside the City of Jonestown | Size: about 21 parcels on about 155 acres | Lots: about 5 to 15 acres | Built: 1998 to 2012
Homes that sold in Lonesome Valley over the past five years ranged from about 2,950 to 4,850 square feet. 4 homes sold from $900,000 to $2,294,000, with a median of about $1,490,000, and every one sold for $800,000 or more. No homes are listed for sale right now. Lonesome Valley is a gated neighborhood with some of the largest lots on this page, and one home sold twice in the past five years. Like Lone Mountain Ranch, it is inside Jonestown city limits.
Schools: Mason Elementary (6/10), Cedar Park Middle School (9/10) and Cedar Park High School (8/10). 2025 property tax rate: 2.2822%.
Shady Mountain
Location: along Shady Mountain Road, Nameless Road and Live Oak Street in unincorporated Travis County | Size: about 37 parcels on about 145 acres | Lots: about 2 to 5 acres | Built: 1996 to 2015
Homes that sold in Shady Mountain over the past five years ranged from about 2,100 to 5,440 square feet. 7 homes sold from $662,500 to $1,275,000, with a median of $985,500, and 5 sold for $800,000 or more. Two homes are listed for sale, at $950,000 and $1,695,000. Shady Mountain sits west of Leander near Nameless Road, and it is outside city limits, so there is no city tax.
Schools: Mason Elementary (6/10), Cedar Park Middle School (9/10) and Cedar Park High School (8/10). 2025 property tax rate: 1.8841%.
North Rim
Location: on North Rim Drive, North and South Ridge Circle and Canyon View in unincorporated Travis County | Size: about 110 parcels on about 470 acres | Lots: about 1 to 6 acres | Built: 1983 to 2008
Homes that sold in North Rim over the past five years ranged from about 1,980 to 5,290 square feet. 10 homes sold from $615,000 to $1,615,000, with a median of $823,500, and 6 sold for $800,000 or more. Three homes are listed for sale from $750,000 to $1,099,000, and one more is under contract. North Rim is the largest of the eight, with three recorded sections and the most sales over the past five years.
Schools: Mason Elementary (6/10), Cedar Park Middle School (9/10) and Cedar Park High School (8/10). 2025 property tax rate: 1.8841%.
Cypress Acres
Location: along FM 2769 near Volente and Lake Travis in unincorporated Travis County | Size: about 90 parcels on about 130 acres | Lots: about 1/3 acre to 2.5 acres | Built: 1984 to 2021
Homes that sold in Cypress Acres over the past five years ranged from about 1,320 to 4,040 square feet. 11 homes sold from $650,000 to $1,550,000, with a median of $830,000, and 7 sold for $800,000 or more. One home is listed for sale at $1,350,000. Cypress Acres is the southern outlier on this page, about a 15-mile drive from Leander’s Old Town, and some lots run down to the Lake Travis shoreline. Travis County’s Cypress Creek Park is next door.
Schools: Grandview Hills Elementary (5/10), Four Points Middle School (8/10) and Vandegrift High School (8/10). 2025 property tax rate: 1.7842%.
Mesa Vista Estates
Location: on Mesa Vista Drive and Mesa Grande Drive west of Leander, mostly in Williamson County with a few lots that extend into Travis County | Size: about 23 parcels on about 140 acres | Lots: about 5 to 9 acres | Built: 2004 to 2017
Homes that sold in Mesa Vista Estates over the past five years ranged from about 2,260 to 3,150 square feet. 3 homes sold from $970,000 to $1,200,000, with a median of $1,003,000, and every one sold for $800,000 or more. No homes are listed for sale right now. Mesa Vista Estates is the closest of the eight to Leander’s Old Town, about 12 minutes away. Its tax rate includes Upper Brushy Creek WCID at $0.017 per $100 of taxable value.
Schools: Hisle Elementary (Not Yet Rated), Danielson Middle School (7/10) and Glenn High School (7/10). 2025 property tax rate: 1.7210%.
Red Wagon Ranchettes
Location: on Red Wagon Lane and Lime Creek Road in unincorporated Travis County | Size: about 70 parcels on about 630 acres | Lots: about 2 to 10.6 acres | Built: 1965 to 2006
Homes that sold in Red Wagon Ranchettes over the past five years ranged from about 2,120 to 5,870 square feet. 5 homes sold from $530,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $1,168,850, and 4 sold for $800,000 or more. No homes are listed for sale right now. Red Wagon Ranchettes was recorded in two sections. Section 2 parcels are in Travis County ESD No. 14 and Section 1 parcels are in ESD No. 1 and No. 7, which is why the tax rate differs slightly. Travis County’s Sandy Creek Park is a short drive down Lime Creek Road.
Schools: Mason Elementary (6/10), Cedar Park Middle School (9/10) and Cedar Park High School (8/10). 2025 property tax rate: 1.7842% to 1.8841%, depending on the section.
Valley View
Location: on Valley View Circle and Valley View Drive East in unincorporated Williamson County, on the east side of Leander | Size: about 19 parcels on about 80 acres | Lots: about 3 to 5 acres | Built: 1980 to 1983
Homes that sold in Valley View over the past five years ranged from about 2,840 to 3,430 square feet. 3 homes sold from $1,000,000 to $1,279,500, with a median of $1,140,000, and every one sold for $800,000 or more. One home is listed for sale at $990,000. Valley View is the only one of the eight on the east side of Leander, about 13 minutes from Old Town. Its tax rate includes Upper Brushy Creek WCID at $0.017 per $100 of taxable value.
Schools: Tarvin Elementary (10/10), Stiles Middle School (10/10) and Rouse High School (8/10). 2025 property tax rate: 1.7210%.
Luxury Homes in the Leander Acreage Estates
If you are shopping for a luxury home on acreage, these eight neighborhoods are worth a close look. Of the 49 homes that sold across them over the past five years, 38 sold for $800,000 or more, and the top sales reached $2,287,700 in Lone Mountain Ranch and $2,294,000 in Lonesome Valley. In the past 12 months, 10 of the 13 sales were at $800,000 or more.
| Luxury Sales (5 Yrs) | 38 of 49 |
| Luxury Sales (12 Months) | 10 of 13 |
| Highest Sale (5 Yrs) | $2,294,000 |
| Median Sale Price (5 Yrs) | $1,030,000 |
For more Leander neighborhoods with homes above $800,000, see our Leander luxury neighborhood guide.
Source: Unlock MLS, single-family closed sales in the eight Leander Acreage Estates neighborhoods, October 2021 through October 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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What’s It Like Living in the Leander Acreage Estates?
Living here means more land and more distance from neighbors than you will find in a master-planned community, with Leander, Cedar Park and Lake Travis all within about a 20-minute drive for most of the eight. The closest restaurants and shops for most of them are along RM 1431 in Jonestown and Cedar Park.
Two Travis County parks on Lake Travis are close to several of these neighborhoods. Sandy Creek Park is at 9500 Lime Creek Road, and Cypress Creek Park on FM 2769 sits right next to Cypress Acres.
Why Do Home Buyers Choose the Leander Acreage Estates?
Buyers choose these neighborhoods for acreage without leaving the Leander ISD and Cedar Park area. Most lots are 2 acres or more, homes are custom, and six of the eight are outside city limits, so there is no city property tax. The trade-off is that homes rarely come up for sale, so it pays to be ready when one does.
How’s the Commute to and From the Leander Acreage Estates?
Drive times below come from Google Maps on a weekday in late morning, so expect longer times at rush hour.
| Neighborhood | To Leander Station | To the Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Mountain Ranch | 21 min | 28 min |
| Lonesome Valley | 20 min | 27 min |
| Shady Mountain | 18 min | 32 min |
| North Rim | 19 min | 27 min |
| Cypress Acres | 28 min | 24 min |
| Mesa Vista Estates | 12 min | 31 min |
| Red Wagon Ranchettes | 20 min | 28 min |
| Valley View | 13 min | 24 min |
Leander Acreage Estates Property Tax Rates
Tax rates differ across the eight neighborhoods because they sit in different counties, emergency services districts and, for two of them, a city. These are the total 2025 rates from county tax records, checked on two parcels in each neighborhood.
| Neighborhood | 2025 Total Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Lone Mountain Ranch | 2.2822% |
| Lonesome Valley | 2.2822% |
| Shady Mountain | 1.8841% |
| North Rim | 1.8841% |
| Cypress Acres | 1.7842% |
| Mesa Vista Estates | 1.7210% |
| Red Wagon Ranchettes | 1.7842% to 1.8841%, depending on the section |
| Valley View | 1.7210% |
Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley are inside the City of Jonestown, which is why their rate is higher. Mesa Vista Estates and Valley View include Upper Brushy Creek WCID at $0.017 per $100 of taxable value. None of the eight has a MUD or PID.
Leander Acreage Estates HOA Dues
Most of these neighborhoods have no HOA. Here is what applies to each one.
| Lone Mountain Ranch | Lone Mountain Ranch POA, $300 per year |
| Lonesome Valley | Lonesome Valley Ranch, $450 per year |
| Shady Mountain | No mandatory HOA or dues reported |
| North Rim | Voluntary HOA, $50 per year |
| Cypress Acres | No HOA |
| Mesa Vista Estates | No HOA |
| Red Wagon Ranchettes | No HOA |
| Valley View | No HOA |
Dues shown as reported and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. HOA fees, special assessments, and terms can change at any time. Buyers should confirm current dues directly with the HOA or management company before making an offer.
Leander Acreage Estates Deed Restrictions
Each of these neighborhoods has its own recorded deed restrictions, so the rules differ from one to the next. Below is a summary of what the recorded documents say for six of the eight. Cypress Acres and Red Wagon Ranchettes are not summarized here.
Lone Mountain Ranch
Recorded in 1996 (Travis County Vol 12767 Pg 191). An architectural control committee and a mandatory property owners association enforce it.
- Use: Residential, farming and ranching only
- Home size: 1,800 sq ft minimum for the main home, 1,000 sq ft for a second home, with up to 2 homes per tract
- Style and materials: Traditional country style. No manufactured, modular or mobile homes. Log homes are allowed
- Animals: Horses, chickens and household pets, 1 animal unit per 2 acres, no swine, 2 dogs maximum
- Setbacks: 75 ft front, 50 ft side and rear
- Fences: Wood, split rail or metal along the road
- Firearms: Recreational and hunting use is not allowed
- Approvals: The committee approves plans, septic, fences and driveways
- Lot size: No lots under 4 acres
- Term: 20 years, then automatic 10-year renewals
Lonesome Valley
Recorded in 1996 (Travis County Vol 12726 Pg 356) with the same rules as Lone Mountain Ranch, except that no lot may be under 5 acres. A separate Lower Colorado River Authority covenant (Vol 12726 Pg 376) requires a 50 ft vegetative strip along the road on each lot.
North Rim
North Rim has three sets of recorded restrictions, one for each section.
- Section 1 (Lots 8 to 87): Single-family only, 1,200 or 1,500 sq ft minimum depending on the lot, no mobile homes, horses and household animals only with no hogs, poultry or feed lots. Term to 2013, then 10-year renewals (Vol 8268 Pg 66, corrected Vol 9573 Pg 233)
- Section 2 (Lots 1 to 7): 1,800 sq ft minimum, livestock fenced or leased, no hunting or firearm discharge (Vol 12167 Pg 371)
- Section 3 (Lots 23 to 32): Same rule set as Lone Mountain Ranch (Vol 12855 Pg 78)
Shady Mountain
Recorded in 1997 (Travis County Vol 12856 Pg 35) for Lots 1 to 5 and 8 to 35.
- Use: Single-family, 1 dwelling per acre, no tract sold under 1 acre
- Home size: 1,000 sq ft minimum for site-built homes. No mobile, modular or moved-in homes
- Nuisances: No junk vehicles or debris, no commercial rock or dirt removal, no animals that cause excess noise or odor
- Term: The document states a 25-year term, which has passed. Confirm the current status with the title company
Mesa Vista Estates
Two declarations cover Mesa Vista, one for Phase One (1999) and one for Phase Two (2000), with the same rules. There is no HOA, and the developer approves variances.
- Use: Single-family, 1 main home plus 1 guest house of up to 1,000 sq ft
- Home size: 1,800 sq ft minimum, with at least 75 percent masonry on the first floor unless it is a log home. No reflective or corrugated metal walls
- Setbacks: 60 ft to a street and 40 ft to an adjoining lot
- Animals: Horses, donkeys, mules and cows at 1 animal unit per 2.5 acres, sheep and goats at the same density, no poultry or swine, 4 dogs and cats maximum
- Fences: Wood, masonry, wrought iron or horse fence, and no more than 4 ft 6 in along a street
- Lots: No lot may be split into two
- Building: A structure may not sit unfinished more than 1 year
Valley View
Recorded in 1977 (Williamson County Vol 686 Pg 788). An architectural control committee approves plans and variances.
- Use: Residential only, no mobile homes, no old houses moved in
- Home size: 1,500 sq ft minimum, with at least 75 percent brick, stone or masonry exterior
- Setbacks: 50 ft from the road and 20 ft from other lines
- Animals: Household pets plus limited livestock with committee approval, about 1 animal unit per 2 acres, no hogs
- Firearms: Use or discharge is not allowed
- Lots: Resubdividing needs committee approval and tracts of at least 2 acres
- Term: Stated term to 2002, then automatic 10-year renewals unless a majority of owners cancel
This is a summary of recorded documents, not legal advice. Restrictions can be amended, and some lots have their own recorded restrictions, so confirm the documents for your specific parcel with a title company before making an offer.
Leander Acreage Estates Schools
Homes in the Leander Acreage Estates are zoned to Leander ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Grandview Hills Elementary - 5/10
- Mason Elementary - 6/10
- Tarvin Elementary - 10/10
- Hisle Elementary - Not Yet Rated
- Cedar Park Middle - 9/10
- Danielson Middle - 7/10
- Four Points Middle - 8/10
- Running Brushy Middle - 8/10
- Stiles Middle - 10/10
- Cedar Park High - 8/10
- Glenn High - 7/10
- Leander High - 6/10
- Rouse High - 8/10
- Vandegrift High - 8/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Here is which schools serve each neighborhood, from the Leander ISD school zone finder:
| Neighborhood | Elementary / Middle / High |
|---|---|
| Lone Mountain Ranch | Mason / Running Brushy / Cedar Park (9-10), Leander (11-12) |
| Lonesome Valley | Mason / Cedar Park / Cedar Park |
| Shady Mountain | Mason / Cedar Park / Cedar Park |
| North Rim | Mason / Cedar Park / Cedar Park |
| Cypress Acres | Grandview Hills / Four Points / Vandegrift |
| Mesa Vista Estates | Hisle / Danielson / Glenn |
| Red Wagon Ranchettes | Mason / Cedar Park / Cedar Park |
| Valley View | Tarvin / Stiles / Rouse |
School assignments can change. Always verify current attendance boundaries directly with Leander ISD before making a home purchase decision.
Leander Acreage Estates Sold Data - What Leander Acreage Estates Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in the Leander Acreage Estates, and for how much? Here are the combined numbers for all eight neighborhoods over the past 12 months, followed by five years of sales for each one. For sold data across the area, see our sold stats page.
Leander Acreage Estates Market Stats: 12 Months (Oct 2025 to Oct 2026)
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Bedroom Range | 3 to 7 |
| Median Sale Price | $900,000 |
| Price Range | $630,000 to $1,370,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $325 |
| Median Home Size | 2,838 sq ft |
| Median Lot Size | 3.88 acres |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days |
Sales by Neighborhood: 5 Years
| Neighborhood | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Mountain Ranch | 6 | $1,675,000 | $1,370,000 to $2,287,700 |
| Lonesome Valley | 4 | $1,490,000 | $900,000 to $2,294,000 |
| Shady Mountain | 7 | $985,500 | $662,500 to $1,275,000 |
| North Rim | 10 | $823,500 | $615,000 to $1,615,000 |
| Cypress Acres | 11 | $830,000 | $650,000 to $1,550,000 |
| Mesa Vista Estates | 3 | $1,003,000 | $970,000 to $1,200,000 |
| Red Wagon Ranchettes | 5 | $1,168,850 | $530,000 to $2,000,000 |
| Valley View | 3 | $1,140,000 | $1,000,000 to $1,279,500 |
With so few sales in each neighborhood, these numbers reflect the specific homes that sold, including their size, lot and condition, more than a market trend. That is also why this page does not show year-by-year price history.
Source: Unlock MLS, single-family closed sales, October 2021 through October 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Where Are the Best Coffee Shops to Work Near the Leander Acreage Estates?
- Solstice Coffee & Cocktails: 18637 RM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645
- Mojo Coffee: 2875 W Whitestone Blvd Ste 100, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Favorite Bars and Restaurants Near the Leander Acreage Estates
- Lucky Rabbit Live Music Bar & Kitchen: 18626 RM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645
- Bajo La Luna Tex-Mex Restaurant: 18608 RM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645
- Stumpy’s Lakeside Grill: 8714 Lime Creek Rd, Volente, TX 78641
- Lago Vista Brewing Company: 8001 Bronco Ln, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Fun Things to Do Near the Leander Acreage Estates
- Sandy Creek Park (Travis County): 9500 Lime Creek Rd, Leander, TX 78641
- Cypress Creek Park (Travis County): 13601 Bullick Hollow Rd, Austin, TX 78726
- Lake Travis: reached through the Travis County parks above
Pros and Cons of Living in the Leander Acreage Estates
Pros
- Lots from about 1 to 15 acres, most of them 2 acres or more
- Leander ISD schools
- No city property tax in six of the eight neighborhoods
- No HOA in most of the eight
- Recorded deed restrictions in six of the eight set clear rules on home size, animals and fences
- Close to Lake Travis and Travis County lake parks
- Strong luxury sales, with 38 of 49 sales at $800,000 or more over five years
Cons
- Few homes come up for sale, often only one or two a year per neighborhood
- Longer drives to Leander, Cedar Park and Austin than from in-town neighborhoods
- Higher tax rate in Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley, which are inside Jonestown city limits
- Older homes in some neighborhoods may need updates
- Several neighborhoods require architectural committee or developer approval for plans, fences and variances
- Recorded rules in several neighborhoods limit or prohibit firearm use
The Leander Acreage Estates may be a good match if you want:
- A home on acreage with Leander ISD schools
- More room between you and your neighbors
- No HOA or a very low one
- Quick access to Lake Travis
Frequently Asked Questions About the Leander Acreage Estates
The Leander Acreage Estates are eight small acreage neighborhoods with Leander, TX 78641 addresses: Lone Mountain Ranch, Lonesome Valley, Shady Mountain, North Rim, Cypress Acres, Mesa Vista Estates, Red Wagon Ranchettes and Valley View. Lots run from about 1 acre to 15 acres.
Over the past five years, 49 homes sold across the eight neighborhoods from $530,000 to $2,294,000, with a median of $1,030,000. In the past 12 months, 13 homes sold at a median of $900,000.
Lots range from about 1/3 acre in parts of Cypress Acres to about 15 acres in Lonesome Valley. The median lot for homes that sold over the past five years was about 4 acres.
No. Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley are inside the City of Jonestown, and the other six are in unincorporated Travis or Williamson County, so they have no city property tax.
Total 2025 rates run from 1.7210% in Mesa Vista Estates and Valley View to 2.2822% in Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley, which include Jonestown city tax. None of the eight has a MUD or PID.
Yes. Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley are gated neighborhoods. The other six are not gated.
No. None of the eight neighborhoods has a community pool. Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley have association dues that cover common area maintenance, and some homes have private pools.
Most do not. Lone Mountain Ranch has a property owners association at $300 per year, Lonesome Valley has an association at $450 per year, and North Rim has a voluntary HOA at $50 per year. Shady Mountain has no mandatory HOA or dues reported, although a property owners association recorded its 1997 restrictions.
All eight are zoned to Leander ISD. Most are zoned to Mason Elementary (6/10) and Cedar Park High School (8/10). Cypress Acres is zoned to Vandegrift High School (8/10), Mesa Vista Estates to Glenn High School (7/10) and Valley View to Rouse High School (8/10). Verify current boundaries with Leander ISD before you buy.
Cypress Acres is on FM 2769 near Volente, and some of its lots run down to the Lake Travis shoreline. Travis County's Cypress Creek Park is next door.
Not often. Across all eight neighborhoods, 49 homes sold over the past five years and 13 in the past 12 months. Rebecca can set up a saved search so you hear about new listings right away.
Each neighborhood has its own recorded restrictions. Lone Mountain Ranch, Lonesome Valley and North Rim Section 3 limit the use to residential, farming and ranching, with architectural committee approval of plans. Mesa Vista Estates and Valley View have their own rules for home size, materials, setbacks and animals. Some lots have their own recorded restrictions, so confirm the documents for your parcel with a title company.
It depends on the neighborhood. Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley require 1,800 square feet for the main home. Mesa Vista Estates requires 1,800 square feet. Valley View requires 1,500 square feet. North Rim Section 1 requires 1,200 or 1,500 square feet depending on the lot, and Section 2 requires 1,800. Shady Mountain requires 1,000 square feet for site-built homes.
In the neighborhoods summarized above, yes, within limits. Lone Mountain Ranch and Lonesome Valley allow horses and chickens at 1 animal unit per 2 acres with no swine. Mesa Vista Estates allows horses, cows, sheep and goats at 1 animal unit per 2.5 acres with no poultry or swine. Valley View allows limited livestock with committee approval and no hogs. North Rim Section 1 allows horses and cattle if they are not kept commercially.
The recorded restrictions for Lone Mountain Ranch, Lonesome Valley, North Rim Sections 1 and 3, Shady Mountain, Mesa Vista Estates and Valley View do not allow mobile or manufactured homes as residences. Confirm the documents for your specific parcel before you plan a build.
Usually not freely. Lone Mountain Ranch allows no tract under 4 acres and Lonesome Valley no tract under 5 acres. Mesa Vista Estates does not allow a lot to be split into two. Valley View needs written committee approval and a minimum of 2 acres per tract. Shady Mountain does not allow a tract under 1 acre to be sold.
Thinking About the Leander Acreage Estates?
If you want acreage with Leander ISD schools and little or no HOA, these eight neighborhoods are worth a look. Prices, lot sizes and tax rates differ quite a bit from one to the next, so it helps to compare recent sales before you tour.
Rebecca Jacks and the Eleven Oaks team can help you tour homes, check the well, septic and survey questions that come with acreage, and put together an offer. Reach out to start the conversation.
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