Westwood — Leander Neighborhood Guide

Westwood is a planned community in Leander off Hero Way, built by KB Home from 2000 to 2010. Residents have access to a community pool with lounge seating, a pavilion, a park and a playground. Homes built closer to 2000 have flat fronts, one style of brick or stone, and single color garages, usually off white. Homes built closer to 2010 typically have brick and stone, some detail in the elevations, and painted garage doors. Older homes are priced a bit more competitively than newer homes. The neighborhood is just west of Bagdad Road, with access to I-35, 183 and Ronald Reagan Blvd. This Westwood neighborhood guide covers the homes, schools, property tax, HOA, market stats and nearby places. Scroll Down to Read Our Westwood Neighborhood Guide.

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Westwood Neighborhood Map

Westwood is located off 2243 in Leander. To get to Westwood, take 35 to 2243 (Leander Road) and head west. Make a left on Sunny Brook Drive. Westwood is shaded on the interactive map below. Explore other Leander neighborhoods in our Leander Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Westwood neighborhood guide.

What Does Westwood Look Like?

Westwood has mature trees and sidewalks. Homes were built from 2000 to 2010, and architectural details vary with the year each home was built.

A Blend of New and Traditional Architecture

• Older homes (2000 to 2005): These homes typically have flatter front facades with a single type of brick or stone and are priced more competitively.
• Newer homes (2006 to 2010): These homes tend to have mixed brick and stone facades, more detail in the elevations and painted garage doors.
• Lot sizes: Homes range from 1,045 to 2,746 square feet. Lots typically span 0.12 to 0.2 acres, with a small selection of larger parcels.

What's It Like Living in Westwood?

Westwood has events at the community pool and park.

Neighborhood Amenities

• Community pool and pavilion: The community has a pool with lounge seating and a pavilion.
• Park and playground: The community has a park and a playground.
• Sidewalks and trees: The neighborhood has sidewalks and mature trees.

Where Is the Westwood Community Pool?

The Westwood community pool sits on Sunny Brook Drive at Grassland Drive. A sport court sits just south of the pool. The pool is for residents only.

• Westwood Community Pool: 201 Sunny Brook Dr, Leander, TX 78641 (residents only)

Why Do Home Buyers Choose Westwood?

Reasons buyers choose Westwood include:

• Price range: Homes sold in the past 12 months ranged from $218,000 to $372,800.
• Location: Westwood is off Hero Way, with access to I-35, 183 and Ronald Reagan Blvd.
• Nearby services: Schools, healthcare and shopping centers are nearby.
• Leander: Leander has grown from a small suburb into a larger city.

How's the Commute?

Commute options from Westwood include:

• Downtown Austin is just 30–40 minutes away, depending on traffic.
• The Leander MetroRail Station provides public transit to Austin.
• Highway 183 connects to Cedar Park, Georgetown and Round Rock.

Westwood Schools

Homes in Leander's Westwood neighborhood are zoned to the Leander ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:

• Bagdad 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.

Westwood Property Tax Rate

The property tax rate in Leander's Westwood 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.

Westwood is in the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District. Confirm the current amount for any home you are considering.

Westwood HOA Dues

Westwood Homeowners' Association

$41 / monthly

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.

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Westwood Sold Data - What Westwood Homes Actually Sold For

What sold recently in Westwood 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 Westwood Sold Data Report.

Westwood Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)

Homes Sold	19
Bed / Bath Range	3–4 beds, 2–3 baths
Median Sale Price	$324,000
Price Range	$218,000 – $372,800
Median Price Per Sq Ft	$142
Median Home Size	2,267 sq ft
Median Days on Market	20 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	99%

Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Westwood Home Price History

Curious how home prices in Westwood 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	35	$437,000	—	$379,000–$520,000	$209	2,331 sq ft	3bd/3ba	6 days	104%
2023	18	$357,500	▼ 18.2%	$300,000–$429,900	$161	2,313 sq ft	3bd/3ba	19 days	98%
2024	13	$362,600	▲ 1.4%	$300,001–$415,000	$155	2,325 sq ft	3bd/3ba	6 days	100%
2025	18	$347,500	▼ 4.2%	$299,000–$420,000	$143	2,348 sq ft	4bd/3ba	47 days	100%
2026 YTD	16	$322,500	▼ 7.2%	$218,000–$372,800	$149	2,250 sq ft	3bd/3ba	18 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.

Westwood Days on Market Trend

How fast are Westwood 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	35	6 days	13 days
2023	18	19 days	71 days
2024	13	6 days	11 days
2025	18	47 days	50 days
2026 YTD	16	18 days	34 days

Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Where Can You Grab Coffee, Eat, and Work Out?

Coffee shops, restaurants and gyms near Westwood are listed below.

Coffee Shops Near Westwood

• PJ’s Coffee: Serves brewed coffee.
• Red Horn Coffee House: Serves craft coffee.
• Rabbit Coffee Co: Serves espresso drinks.
• Casa Costa Bake Shop: Bakery serving pastries and coffee.
• Summer Moon Coffee (Cedar Park): Serves lattes, including its moon milk.

Restaurants and Bars Near Westwood

• Sharks Burger: Serves burgers with customizable options.
• Blue Corn Harvest (Cedar Park): Serves farm-to-table Tex-Mex dishes.
• The Thirsty Chicken (Leander): Bar and restaurant serving drinks.
• Libby’s Lunchbox: Serves home-style meals and rotating daily specials.
• Obsidian Brewery: Brewery making small-batch beers.
• Night Owl Leander: Bar serving cocktails and food, with live music.

Where to Exercise and Stay Active

Gyms:

• Planet Fitness (Leander): Budget gym with exercise equipment.
• J-Fit (Leander): Fitness studio offering personal training and group classes.
• Orangetheory Fitness (Cedar Park): High-intensity interval training.
• Leander Athletic Club (Leander): Gym with exercise equipment, group fitness classes, saunas and personal training.
• Elevate Fitness Leander (Leander): Fitness center with classes, one-on-one coaching and functional training.

Outdoor Activities:

• Devine Lake Park (Leander): Walking trails, picnic areas and a lake for fishing.
• Lakewood Park (Leander): Trails, fishing docks and kayaking.
• Benbrook Ranch Park (Leander): Disc golf, soccer fields and walking trails.
• Garey Park (Georgetown): Equestrian trails, a dog park, playgrounds and hiking paths.

Fun Things to Do Near Westwood

Things to do near Westwood include:

• Veterans Memorial Park (Leander): Features a pool, splash pad and picnic spots.
• Brushy Creek Regional Trail (Cedar Park): Trail for biking and walking.
• Cinema & Shopping (Cedar Park): Movie theater and shopping at 1890 Ranch.
• Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park (Leander): Lets dog owners relax with a drink while dogs play off-leash.
• The Fieldhouse at the Crossover (Cedar Park): Offers sports, fitness, dining and live entertainment.
• Haute Spot (Cedar Park): Event venue with live music, food and drinks.

Downtown Austin is a short drive away for music, nightlife and cultural events.

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Looking for a different Westwood? There is also a Westwood neighborhood in West Austin, TX — a separate community located closer to downtown Austin and Mopac.

Pros and Cons of Living in Westwood

Pros

• Builder and age: KB Home built all homes in Westwood from 2000 to 2010.
• Home sizes: Homes range from 1,045 to 2,746 square feet. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms and a median size of 2,267 square feet.
• Lot sizes: Lots typically span 0.12 to 0.2 acres, with a small selection of larger parcels.
• Range of styles: Older homes (2000 to 2005) have flatter fronts with a single type of brick or stone. Newer homes (2006 to 2010) tend to have mixed brick and stone facades and more detail in the elevations.
• Amenities: Residents have access to the community pool at 201 Sunny Brook Dr (residents only), a pavilion, a park, a playground and a sport court. The neighborhood has sidewalks and mature trees.
• HOA: HOA dues are $41 monthly.
• Price range: Homes sold in the past 12 months ranged from $218,000 to $372,800, with a median of $324,000.
• Location: The neighborhood is off Hero Way, just west of Bagdad Road, with access to I-35, 183 and Ronald Reagan Blvd. Downtown Austin is 30 to 40 minutes away, depending on traffic, and the Leander MetroRail Station is nearby.
• Schools: Zoned to Leander ISD schools: Bagdad 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.
• Westwood is in the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District.
• Older homes built closer to 2000 have flat fronts, one style of brick or stone, and single color garages.
• The median sale price was $437,000 in 2022, $357,500 in 2023, $362,600 in 2024, $347,500 in 2025, and $322,500 in 2026 so far.
• Median days on market was 20 in the past 12 months, compared with 6 in 2022.

Who it fits: Westwood fits buyers who want a KB Home built neighborhood in Leander with homes from 2000 to 2010, homes of 1,045 to 2,746 square feet on lots of 0.12 to 0.2 acres, a community pool, pavilion, park and playground, HOA dues of $41 monthly, and Leander ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want newer construction, larger lots, no HOA, no water district charge on the tax bill, or a mix of builders may want to look at other Leander neighborhoods.

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