Trails End is a waterfront community on the banks of Lake Travis in Leander. Darleen Drive is the main waterfront road, with some waterfront properties on Trails End Road and some on Womack Drive. Waterfront lots are long and narrow, so there is less space between neighbors, while the lots on the opposite side of the street are more traditional rectangles. Lots measure 2 to 5 acres and are heavily wooded. Many homes, especially on the waterfront side, sit close to the street. There are no sidewalks, and homes range from mobile homes and cabins to custom waterfront estates. Trails End has a homeowners association with limited oversight. The neighborhood is zoned to Leander ISD. Scroll Down to Read Our Trails End Neighborhood Guide.
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Trails End is located on the banks of Lake Travis. To get to Trails End, take 183 to 1431 and head west. Make a left on Trails End Road. Make a right on E Darleen Drive. Trails End is shaded on the interactive map below. Explore other Leander neighborhoods in our Leander Neighborhood Guide.
What’s It Like Living in Trails End?
Trails End has no sidewalks and tree-lined streets. Homes sit on lots between 2 and 5 acres, with dense tree coverage.
Home styles and layouts vary, from mobile homes to custom waterfront estates.
On the waterfront side of the neighborhood, homes tend to sit closer to the street. Waterfront lots are long and narrow, and the inland lots are more traditionally shaped.
HOA in Trails End
Trails End has a homeowners’ association with annual dues of $175 per year as of 2025. Oversight is limited.
Why Home Buyers Choose Trails End
Natural Beauty and Privacy
Mature oak and cedar trees shade much of the neighborhood, and waterfront homes have views of Lake Travis.
Waterfront Access
Trails End is one of the few Leander neighborhoods with waterfront properties, with Lake Travis available for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Diverse Housing Options
Homes range from waterfront estates with custom designs to mobile homes and cabins at lower price points.
Location
Trails End is near FM 1431, with access to shopping and dining in Leander and Cedar Park.
Commute and Accessibility
Commute times from Trails End:
- To Austin City Center: Around 35 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
- To Cedar Park: Roughly 15 to 20 minutes for groceries, retail or dining.
- To major highways: FM 1431 connects to other parts of Central Texas.
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Trails End Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Leander’s Trails End neighborhood is 1.8841% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.8316% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.7969% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9686% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.111% as of the 2021 tax year.
No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the Trails End homes we checked.
Trails End HOA Dues
| Trails End Homeowners Association | $175 / annually |
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.
Trails End Schools
Homes in Leander's Trails End neighborhood are zoned to the Leander ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Mason Elementary - 6/10
- Cedar Park Middle - 9/10
- Cedar Park 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.
Trails End Photos
Neighborhood Amenities and Daily Life
Nearby Coffee Shops
Coffee shops near Trails End include:
- MoJo Coffee: Serves coffee and pastries.
- Summer Moon Coffee (Leander): Known for Moon Milk.
- Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co. (Cedar Park): A coffee shop and brewery serving coffee and craft beer.
- Instill Coffee Co.: Serves coffee made from a rotating selection of beans.
Restaurants and Bars Near Trails End
Restaurants and bars near Trails End include:
- Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill (Cedar Park): Serves Southwestern-inspired dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
- Sharks Burger (Leander): A hamburger restaurant.
- Salerno Cucina Italiana (Lago Vista): Serves Italian dishes and homemade pastas.
- Bellisima Italian Mediterranean (Cedar Park): Serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
- Lucky Rabbit Neighborhood Bar (Jonestown): A bar with craft cocktails, a rotating beer selection and comfort food.
Staying Active
Gyms and outdoor activities near Trails End include:
- Lake Travis recreation: Boating, fishing and paddleboarding.
- Planet Fitness (Leander): Offers group fitness classes and personal training.
- Anytime Fitness (Cedar Park): A 24/7 gym.
- Sweat Athletics (Cedar Park): Offers group classes, personal training and specialized programs.
- The YMCA (Cedar Park): Has swimming pools and yoga sessions.
- Outdoor trails: Brushy Creek Regional Trail is nearby for jogging and cycling.
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Fun Things to Do Near Trails End
Things to do near Trails End include:
- Devine Lake Park (Leander): Offers picnic areas, walking trails and fishing.
- The Cedar Park Center (Cedar Park): A multi-use event center for hockey games and concerts.
- Volente Beach Waterpark (Lago Vista): A water park.
- Sandy Creek Park (Leander): Offers swimming, hiking, fishing and lake views.
- Lake Travis (Austin area): A reservoir with boating, swimming and fishing.
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Buying a Home in Trails End
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Pros and Cons of Living in Trails End
Pros
- Waterfront access: Trails End is one of the few Leander neighborhoods with waterfront properties on Lake Travis.
- Lot sizes: Lots measure 2 to 5 acres and are heavily wooded with oak and cedar trees.
- Home variety: Homes range from mobile homes and cabins to custom waterfront estates.
- HOA: HOA dues are $175 per year (about $15 per month) as of 2025, with limited oversight.
- Schools: The neighborhood is zoned to Leander ISD: Mason Elementary (6/10), Cedar Park Middle (9/10) and Cedar Park High (8/10).
- Location: Trails End is near FM 1431, about 15 to 20 minutes from Cedar Park and about 35 to 40 minutes from Austin City Center, depending on traffic.
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 1.8841%, up from 1.8316% in 2024.
- Waterfront lots are long and narrow, so there is less space between neighbors, and many homes sit close to the street despite the 2 to 5 acre lots.
- There is no community pool and there are no sidewalks.
- Prices vary widely, from $35,000 to $1,250,000 over the past 12 months, and the median sale price has ranged from $100,000 to $1,135,000 since 2022.
- Sales are limited, with 6 sales in the past 12 months and no more than 4 in any single year since 2022.
Who it fits: Trails End fits buyers who want a wooded, waterfront or near-waterfront lot of 2 to 5 acres on Lake Travis, a range of home types, HOA dues of about $15 per month and Leander ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, sidewalks, homes set back from the street, or a neighborhood with consistent pricing and frequent sales should look elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trails End
No. Trails End does not have a community pool. Trails End is a waterfront community on Lake Travis.
Trails End has a homeowners association with dues of $175 annually as of 2025, and oversight is limited. Confirm current dues directly with the HOA or management company before making an offer.
Trails End is zoned to Leander ISD. Students will likely attend Mason Elementary (6/10), Cedar Park Middle (9/10), and Cedar Park High (8/10).
The property tax rate in Trails End was 1.8841% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.8316% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 1.7969% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9686% as of the 2022 tax year. The rate was 2.111% as of the 2021 tax year. No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the Trails End homes checked. Confirm the current rate with the Travis County tax office before making an offer.
The median sale price in Trails End over the past 12 months was $387,500 across 6 sales, with prices from $35,000 to $1,250,000 and a median of $220 per square foot. The median sale price was $1,135,000 in 2022, $740,000 in 2023, $100,000 in 2024, $125,000 in 2025, and $616,000 in 2026 so far. Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
Homes in Trails End had a median of 78 days on market over the past 12 months, with a median sale-to-list ratio of 91%. Median days on market was 7 in 2022, 149 in 2023, 56 in 2024, 85 in 2025, and 6 in 2026 so far. Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
Trails End is on the banks of Lake Travis in Leander, Travis County. From 183, take 1431 west, turn left on Trails End Road, and turn right on E Darleen Drive.
Trails End Sold Data - What Trails End Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Trails End and for how much? Understanding actual closed sales — not just list prices — is the clearest way to gauge what's happening in the local market right now.
For a deeper look at pricing trends across the area, check out our Trails End Sold Data Report.
Trails End Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 1–4 beds, 1–5 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $387,500 |
| Price Range | $35,000 – $1,250,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $220 |
| Median Home Size | 1,248 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 78 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Trails End Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Trails End have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 year-to-date.
Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | $1,135,000 | — | $340,000–$1,255,000 | $591 | 1,714 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 7 days | 91% |
| 2023 | 1 | $740,000 | ▼ 34.8% | $740,000–$740,000 | $244 | 3,038 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 149 days | 93% |
| 2024 | 1 | $100,000 | ▼ 86.5% | $100,000–$100,000 | $125 | 800 sq ft | — | 56 days | 67% |
| 2025 | 3 | $125,000 | ▲ 25.0% | $35,000–$890,000 | $97 | 1,292 sq ft | 1bd/1ba | 85 days | 74% |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | $616,000 | ▲ 392.8% | $200,000–$1,250,000 | $315 | 1,805 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 6 days | 96% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/13/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Trails End Days on Market Trend
How fast are Trails End homes selling? Here's a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 7 days | 25 days |
| 2023 | 1 | 149 days | 149 days |
| 2024 | 1 | 56 days | 56 days |
| 2025 | 3 | 85 days | 132 days |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | 6 days | 211 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Leander Realtor Specializing in Trails End Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Leander Realtors specializing in Trails End homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Trails End, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Trails End and Selling a Home in Leander.
