Fern Bluff is an established neighborhood in Southwest Round Rock, between Great Oaks Drive and Wyoming Springs Drive and just north of 620. It was built in the late 1980s and early 1990s by Milburn (now DR Horton), Legacy and Meritage, and many streets are tree lined with mature trees, especially in the older section. Homes sit on lots of around 1/5 of an acre, many are two stories under 2,000 square feet, and a few are 3,000 square feet or larger. Community amenities include a swimming pool, pond, trails, playground and tennis court. The newer section belongs to the Stone Canyon HOA, which has a Junior Olympic swimming pool for its residents, and the older section has a voluntary HOA with a nominal fee and no pool of its own. Fern Bluff is zoned to Round Rock ISD. This Fern Bluff neighborhood guide covers the schools, property tax rate, amenities, home price history, days on market and sold data. Scroll Down to Read Our Fern Bluff Neighborhood Guide.
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Fern Bluff is located in Southwest Round Rock west of Great Oaks Drive and east of Wyoming Springs Drive. Fern Bluff is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Round Rock neighborhoods in our Round Rock Neighborhood Guide.
Fern Bluff Amenities
Where Is the Fern Bluff Community Pool?
The newer section of Fern Bluff belongs to the Stone Canyon HOA, which has a Junior Olympic swimming pool at 8300 Brightwater Boulevard. The pool is for Stone Canyon HOA residents only. The older section of Fern Bluff has a voluntary HOA and no pool of its own. Fern Bluff MUD maintains the neighborhood parks, including Fern Bluff Park at 17829 Park Valley Drive with tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, playscapes and a pavilion.
- Stone Canyon HOA Pool: 8300 Brightwater Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78681 (Stone Canyon HOA residents only)
- Fern Bluff Park (Fern Bluff MUD): 17829 Park Valley Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Fern Bluff Schools
Homes in Round Rock's Fern Bluff neighborhood are zoned to the Round Rock ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Fern Bluff Elementary - 9/10
- Chisholm Trail Middle - 7/10
- Round Rock 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.
Fern Bluff Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Round Rock's Fern Bluff neighborhood is 1.7073% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.6996% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.7063% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.8601% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1847% as of the 2021 tax year.
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Pros and Cons of Living in Fern Bluff
Pros
- HOA structure: The newer section belongs to the Stone Canyon HOA, and the older section has a voluntary HOA with a nominal fee.
- Parks and pool: Fern Bluff MUD maintains Fern Bluff Park at 17829 Park Valley Drive, which has tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, playscapes and a pavilion, and the Stone Canyon HOA has a Junior Olympic swimming pool at 8300 Brightwater Boulevard.
- Mature trees: Many streets are tree lined with mature trees, especially in the older section.
- Lots and home sizes: Lots are around 1/5 of an acre, the median home size was 2,350 square feet over the past 12 months, and a few homes are 3,000 square feet or larger.
- Schools: The neighborhood is zoned to Round Rock ISD: Fern Bluff Elementary (9/10), Chisholm Trail Middle (7/10) and Round Rock High (8/10).
- Location: Fern Bluff is in Southwest Round Rock between Great Oaks Drive and Wyoming Springs Drive, just north of 620.
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 1.7073%, up from 1.6996% in 2024, and the neighborhood is in Fern Bluff MUD, which maintains the neighborhood parks.
- The older section has no pool of its own, and the Stone Canyon HOA pool is for Stone Canyon HOA residents only.
- The neighborhood has two HOA setups, so buyers should check which one applies to a specific address.
- Median days on market was 45 days over the past 12 months and 54 days in 2026 YTD, compared with 15 days in 2025.
- Sales volume is limited, with 12 sales over the past 12 months, and the yearly median sale price moved between $435,000 and $549,450 from 2022 to 2026 YTD.
Who it fits: Fern Bluff fits buyers who want an established neighborhood with mature trees and lots of around 1/5 of an acre in Southwest Round Rock, between Great Oaks Drive and Wyoming Springs Drive. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool open to the whole neighborhood, a single HOA, or no MUD may want to look elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fern Bluff
The newer section of Fern Bluff is part of the Stone Canyon HOA, which has a pool at 8300 Brightwater Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78681, for Stone Canyon HOA residents only. The older section has a voluntary HOA and no pool of its own.
Yes, but it depends on the section. The newer section of Fern Bluff belongs to the Stone Canyon HOA, which has a Junior Olympic swimming pool for its residents only. The older section has a voluntary HOA with a nominal fee and no pool of its own.
Fern Bluff is zoned to Round Rock ISD. Students will likely attend Fern Bluff Elementary (9/10), Chisholm Trail Middle (7/10) and Round Rock High (8/10).
The property tax rate in Fern Bluff was 1.7073% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.6996% in 2024. It was 1.7063% in 2023, 1.8601% in 2022 and 2.1847% in 2021. The neighborhood is in Fern Bluff MUD, which maintains the neighborhood parks. Confirm the current rate with the Williamson County tax office before making an offer.
The median sale price in Fern Bluff over the past 12 months was $442,500 across 12 sales, at $197 per square foot. Sale prices ranged from $401,000 to $500,000, and the median home size was 2,350 square feet.
The median days on market in Fern Bluff over the past 12 months was 45 days, with a median sale-to-list ratio of 100%. Median days on market was 15 days in 2025, 13 days in 2024 and 54 days in 2026 YTD.
Fern Bluff is in Southwest Round Rock, west of Great Oaks Drive and east of Wyoming Springs Drive, just north of 620. Fern Bluff Park is at 17829 Park Valley Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681.
Fern Bluff Sold Data - What Fern Bluff Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Fern Bluff 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 Fern Bluff? How many homes are currently for sale in Fern Bluff? What’s the median sold price in Fern Bluff? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Fern Bluff? How’s the Fern Bluff market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Fern Bluff Sold Data Report.
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Fern Bluff Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–5 beds, 2–3 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $442,500 |
| Price Range | $401,000 – $500,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $197 |
| Median Home Size | 2,350 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 45 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Fern Bluff Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Fern Bluff have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | $549,450 | — | $399,000–$632,000 | $217 | 2,439 sq ft | — | 17 days | 100% |
| 2023 | 9 | $435,000 | ▼ 20.8% | $370,000–$565,000 | $229 | 1,900 sq ft | — | 8 days | 100% |
| 2024 | 13 | $545,000 | ▲ 25.3% | $389,800–$650,000 | $226 | 2,361 sq ft | — | 13 days | 98% |
| 2025 | 13 | $435,000 | ▼ 20.2% | $340,000–$569,900 | $214 | 2,152 sq ft | — | 15 days | 99% |
| 2026 YTD | 10 | $447,450 | ▲ 2.9% | $405,000–$500,000 | $194 | 2,377 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 54 days | 100% |
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.
Fern Bluff Days on Market Trend
How fast are Fern Bluff 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 | 10 | 17 days | 43 days |
| 2023 | 9 | 8 days | 37 days |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 days | 49 days |
| 2025 | 13 | 15 days | 16 days |
| 2026 YTD | 10 | 54 days | 55 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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