Vista Ridge is one of Leander’s larger neighborhoods, with homes built from the 1980s to 2020 by builders including David Weekley, Newmark, Perry, Plantation and Wilshire Homes. Homes range from 1,327 to 3,848 square feet, with a median size of 2,294 square feet. Lots range from 0.117 to 0.487 acres, with a median size of 0.175 acres. Architectural styles, finishes and layouts differ depending on the decade a home was built. Older sections have brick or stone exteriors and mature trees, and newer sections have a combination of brick and stone and less mature trees. Vista Ridge has an active HOA and a community pool, and the 183 toll road entrance is minutes away for commuters to Dell and other employers in Northwest Austin. This Vista Ridge neighborhood guide covers the homes, schools, property tax, HOA, market stats and nearby places. Scroll Down to Read Our Vista Ridge Neighborhood Guide.
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What Does Vista Ridge Look Like?
Vista Ridge has homes built from the 1980s to the 2020s, with a range of architectural styles.
- Older sections: Homes have single brick or stone exteriors and mature trees.
- Newer sections: Homes have a combination of brick and stone exteriors and less mature trees.
The neighborhood has sidewalks and landscaped yards.
What Do the Homes Look Like in Vista Ridge?
Vista Ridge has a range of floor plans and lot sizes.
- Square Footage: Homes range from 1,327 to 3,848 square feet, with a median size of 2,294 square feet.
- Lot Sizes: Lot sizes range from 0.117 to 0.487 acres, giving home buyers options for the space they need.
- Design details: Many homes are single-story, and some are two-story. Interiors and finishes reflect the decade each home was built.
What's It Like Living in Vista Ridge?
Vista Ridge has an active HOA and is near new shopping and dining on Hero Way.
- Sense of Connectivity: The active HOA keeps residents connected through events like cookouts, holiday celebrations, and community meetings.
- Convenience: Recent development around Hero Way has brought a variety of new shopping and dining options, making Vista Ridge feel more centrally located than it did years ago.
Neighborhood Amenities in Vista Ridge
Vista Ridge amenities include:
- Pool and playground: The community has a pool and playground.
- Walking trails: The community has walking trails.
- Community Events: Vista Ridge residents are actively engaged in seasonal festivities and social gatherings.
- Nearby Facilities:
- Robin Bledsoe Park with athletic fields and a public pool.
- Leander Public Library is nearby.
Where Is the Vista Ridge Community Pool?
The Vista Ridge community pool sits on Vista Ridge at Olmos Drive. The pool is for residents only. Robin Bledsoe Park, also inside the neighborhood, has a public pool. Note that this pool is run by the City of Leander and is open to the public, so it is not part of the HOA amenities.
- Vista Ridge Community Pool: Vista Ridge at Olmos Dr, Leander, TX 78641 (residents only)
- Robin Bledsoe Park Pool (City of Leander, public): 601 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78641
Why Do Home Buyers Choose Vista Ridge?
Reasons buyers choose Vista Ridge include:
- Range of homes: Homes in Vista Ridge accommodate a range of budgets and preferences.
- Leander ISD: Vista Ridge is zoned to Leander ISD schools.
- Location, Location, Location:
- The 183 toll road provides access for commuting to Northwest Austin and employers such as Dell.
- Newer shopping and dining developments are nearby.
How's the Commute in and out of Vista Ridge?
Vista Ridge is directly west of Bagdad Road, near the 183 toll road.
- The 183 toll road connects to Northwest Austin and employers such as Dell and other tech companies.
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Vista Ridge Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Leander's Vista Ridge neighborhood is 2.0384% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 2.0225% as of the 2024 year. It was 2.019% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 2.1987% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.3798% as of the 2021 tax year.
Vista Ridge HOA Dues
Dues shown are for single-family homes. The Villas at Vista Ridge have a separate association with different dues.
| Leander Vista Ridge HOA | $420 / 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.
Vista Ridge Schools
Homes in Leander's Vista Ridge neighborhood are zoned to the Leander ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Camacho Elementary - 4/10
- Leander Middle - 7/10
- Glenn High - 7/10
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.
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Vista Ridge Sold Data - What Vista Ridge Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Vista Ridge and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Vista Ridge? How many homes are currently for sale in Vista Ridge? What’s the median sold price in Vista Ridge? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Vista Ridge? How’s the Vista Ridge market trending?
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Vista Ridge Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–6 beds, 2–4 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $387,450 |
| Price Range | $347,000 – $510,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $171 |
| Median Home Size | 2,429 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 47 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Vista Ridge Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Vista RIdge have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 year-to-date.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31 | $512,188 | — | $408,000–$715,000 | $209 | 2,452 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 7 days | 103% |
| 2023 | 27 | $416,000 | ▼ 18.8% | $375,000–$680,000 | $198 | 2,223 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 47 days | 97% |
| 2024 | 23 | $396,000 | ▼ 4.8% | $335,000–$510,000 | $190 | 2,099 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 48 days | 98% |
| 2025 | 16 | $393,750 | ▼ 0.6% | $290,000–$510,000 | $175 | 2,277 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 58 days | 98% |
| 2026 YTD | 21 | $390,000 | ▼ 1.0% | $347,000–$500,000 | $170 | 2,418 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 34 days | 99% |
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.
Vista Ridge Days on Market Trend
How fast are Vista RIdge 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 | 31 | 7 days | 22 days |
| 2023 | 27 | 47 days | 63 days |
| 2024 | 23 | 48 days | 59 days |
| 2025 | 16 | 58 days | 66 days |
| 2026 YTD | 21 | 34 days | 46 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Coffee Shops, Restaurants, and Bars Near Vista Ridge
Coffee shops, restaurants and bars near Vista Ridge include:
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- Coffee Shops:
- PJ's Coffee: Serves brewed coffee.
- Rabbit Coffee: Serves coffee.
- Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co.: Serves coffee and craft beer.
- Restaurants:
- Blue Corn Harvest: Restaurant serving Southwestern cuisine.
- Nick's Breakfast & Coffee: Breakfast restaurant serving homestyle meals and coffee.
- Kai Sushi: Sushi restaurant serving rolls and Japanese dishes.
- Sharks Burger: Casual burger restaurant serving handcrafted burgers.
- Bars:
- Thirsty Mule Winery and Vineyard: Winery serving local wines.
- The Good Lot: Beer garden, often with live music and food.
- Obsidian Brewery: Brewery serving craft beer.
- Night Owl Bar: Late-night bar serving cocktails.
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Where to Work Out and Get Active Near Vista Ridge
For fitness enthusiasts, Vista Ridge provides plenty of options for staying in shape.
Gyms:
- Planet Fitness Leander for traditional weightlifting and cardio.
- Orangetheory Fitness for interval-based group workouts.
- Leander Athletic Club for a community-focused gym experience with a variety of equipment and classes.
- Elevate Fitness Leander for personalized training programs and high-energy fitness sessions.
- Leander CrossFit for strength-focused workouts and a supportive CrossFit community.
Outdoor Activities:
- Robin Bledsoe Park offers a variety of sports fields and open spaces and is located in the community.
- Nearby walking trails offer opportunities to stay active outdoors.
Fun Things to Do Near Vista Ridge
When it’s time to have a little fun, residents of Vista Ridge have plenty of options.
- Leander Dinosaur Park offers a bit of prehistoric fun.
- Explore Lake Travis, only a short car ride away, for boating, fishing, and picnicking.
- Cedar Park Center hosts professional hockey games and events.
- The Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park lets dog owners relax with a drink while their dogs play off-leash.
- Haute Spot is a venue with live music, food and drinks.
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Looking for a different Vista Ridge? There is also a Vista Ridge neighborhood in Northwest Austin, TX — a separate community located about 10 miles south along the 183A corridor.
Pros and Cons of Living in Vista Ridge
Pros
- Home sizes: Homes range from 1,327 to 3,848 square feet, with a median size of 2,294 square feet. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms and a median size of 2,429 square feet.
- Lot sizes: Lots range from 0.117 to 0.487 acres, with a median size of 0.175 acres.
- Range of ages: Homes were built from the 1980s to 2020 by builders including David Weekley, Newmark, Perry, Plantation and Wilshire Homes. Many homes are single-story, and some are two-story.
- Exteriors and trees: Older sections have brick or stone exteriors and mature trees. Newer sections have a combination of brick and stone exteriors and less mature trees.
- Amenities: Residents have access to the community pool at Vista Ridge at Olmos Dr (residents only), a playground and walking trails. The active HOA holds events such as cookouts and holiday celebrations.
- Public park and pool: Robin Bledsoe Park, inside the neighborhood, has athletic fields and a public pool at 601 S Bagdad Rd. The City of Leander runs the pool, and it is separate from the HOA.
- HOA: HOA dues are $420 annually, or about $35 per month, for single family homes. The Villas at Vista Ridge have a separate association with different dues.
- Location: The neighborhood is west of Bagdad Road, near the 183 toll road, with access to Northwest Austin employers such as Dell. New shopping and dining around Hero Way are nearby.
- Schools: Zoned to Leander ISD schools: Camacho Elementary (4/10), Leander Middle (7/10), and Glenn High (7/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 2.0384%, up from 2.0225% in 2024.
- Styles, finishes and layouts vary by the decade a home was built, so older sections reflect older construction.
- The median sale price fell from $512,188 in 2022 to $416,000 in 2023, $396,000 in 2024, $393,750 in 2025, and $390,000 in 2026 so far.
- Median days on market was 47 in the past 12 months, compared with 7 in 2022.
- The Villas at Vista Ridge have a separate association, so dues differ from the single family HOA.
Who it fits: Vista Ridge fits buyers who want a larger, established Leander neighborhood with a wide range of home ages and sizes, lots averaging about 0.175 acres, a community pool and playground, HOA dues of $420 annually, access to the 183 toll road, and Leander ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want newer construction throughout, larger lots, no HOA, or a single architectural style may want to look at other Leander neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vista Ridge
The Vista Ridge community pool is at Vista Ridge at Olmos Dr, Leander, TX 78641. The pool is for residents only.
Yes. Robin Bledsoe Park at 601 S Bagdad Rd has a public pool run by the City of Leander. It is a city pool open to the public and is separate from the Vista Ridge HOA pool.
Vista Ridge single family homeowners pay $420 annually to the Leander Vista Ridge HOA, or about $35 per month. The Villas at Vista Ridge have a separate association with different dues. Confirm current dues directly with the HOA or management company before making an offer.
Vista Ridge is zoned to Leander ISD. Students will likely attend Camacho Elementary (4/10), Leander Middle (7/10), and Glenn High (7/10).
The property tax rate in Vista Ridge was 2.0384% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 2.0225% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 2.019% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 2.1987% as of the 2022 tax year. The rate was 2.3798% as of the 2021 tax year. Confirm the current rate with the Williamson County tax office before making an offer.
The median sale price in Vista Ridge over the past 12 months was $387,450 across 24 sales, with prices from $347,000 to $510,000 and a median of $171 per square foot. The median sale price was $512,188 in 2022, $416,000 in 2023, $396,000 in 2024, and $393,750 in 2025.
Homes in Vista Ridge had a median of 47 days on market over the past 12 months, with a median sale-to-list ratio of 98%. Median days on market was 7 in 2022, 47 in 2023, 48 in 2024, and 58 in 2025.
Vista Ridge is in Leander, Williamson County, west of Bagdad Road. It is near the entrance to the 183 toll road.
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