9820 Palmbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78717

***MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST AND BEST BY MONDAY 10.16.23 (TODAY) 10AM. HOME WILL SELL OVER 1M AND REQUIRES A LEASEBACK TO IDENTIFY NEXT RESIDENCE***. Enjoy serene living in the highly sought-after Avery Ranch community! Upon entry, you’re greeted by soaring ceilings and abundant, natural light that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living room opens to the kitchen and breakfast nook and overlooks the tranquil backyard making it perfect for gatherings. The property backs to a golf course with a 5th-hole green view, providing beautiful scenery frequented by deer. Relax in the hot tub, which is hardwired in and ready for you to enjoy. The covered patio and built-in gas line for grilling equipment make outdoor entertaining a breeze. An extended uncovered deck provides additional seating options, shaded by magnificent live oak trees. The back patio faces west, allowing you to soak in breathtaking sunsets. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting updated appliances, a center island, a double oven, and a spacious pantry. The formal dining room, kitchen, and back patio are ready for hosting parties with built-in audio and surround sound speakers. The light fixtures throughout the home have been tastefully updated, adding a modern touch to the interior. The spacious 3-car garage offers a workbench and cabinet storage, perfect for any DIY projects or additional storage needs. The primary bedroom is a true retreat, with tall ceilings and an ensuite bathroom that includes a large walk-in closet, water closet, separate garden bathtub, and a walk-in glass shower. The spacious loft area offers versatility and can be used as a play area, media room, or home office. Enjoy walking distance access to the Brushy Creek Regional trail, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and those who enjoy an active lifestyle.

Avery Ranch has the only 18-hole golf course in the 78717 zip code that doubles as a neighborhood park, with residents walking their dogs along the cart paths at dusk after the last tee time. That single detail tells you most of what you need to know about this community - it was designed around shared outdoor space, and the people who live here actually use it.

Avery Ranch sits in far northwest Austin, roughly bounded by Parmer Lane to the south, Brushy Creek to the north and east, and US 183A to the west. The toll road is the real selling point for commuters. You can reach the Apple campus or the Domain in about 15 minutes on 183A, and downtown Austin runs about 25 minutes outside of rush hour. If you work in the tech corridor along Parmer or in Round Rock near Dell's campus, your commute barely registers. H-E-B, Target, and most weekly errands are within a five-minute drive along Avery Ranch Boulevard.

Most homes were built between 2000 and 2015 by production builders like Meritage, Taylor Morrison, and KB Home. You will find one-story and two-story plans ranging from about 1,800 to 4,000 square feet, with lot sizes typically between a quarter acre and a third of an acre. Stucco and stone facades with tile roofs dominate the older sections, with more traditional lap siding in newer phases. Prices fall between the mid-$400s for smaller builds and the low $700s for updated four- and five-bedroom homes with pool-ready lots. Teardowns are nonexistent because nothing here is old enough to warrant one.

Avery Ranch feeds into Round Rock ISD, which consistently ranks among the top large districts in Central Texas. Elementary-age kids attend Rutledge Elementary and Fern Bluff Elementary, both carrying strong reputations. Middle schoolers head to Cedar Valley Middle School, and the high school boundary puts most of the neighborhood into McNeil High School's zone. Round Rock ISD's academic performance and per-student funding make it a primary driver for families choosing this zip code over comparable neighborhoods in Pflugerville ISD or Leander ISD.

The daily rhythm revolves around trails, pools, and the school calendar. Morning runners and cyclists hit the Brushy Creek Regional Trail, which connects to Brushy Creek Lake Park and its catch-and-release fishing ponds. Champion Park has a climbing wall, a disc golf course, and open space for soccer practice. The community pools fill up from May through September. For dinner, Foxhole Culinary Tavern on Parmer has become the neighborhood go-to for a nice meal without driving into central Austin. Jack Allen's Kitchen is ten minutes south and always solid. The League Kitchen and Moonshine round out the rotation for casual family meals.

Compared to neighboring communities, Avery Ranch occupies a specific lane. It is more affordable than newer master-planned developments in Leander and Cedar Park, where comparable square footage often starts $50,000 to $75,000 higher. It offers better schools than most Pflugerville ISD options to the east. And it has more community infrastructure than the scattered subdivisions along US 183 that lack a unifying HOA or shared amenities. The tradeoff is age. These are not brand-new homes, and some original fixtures show two decades of wear.

Avery Ranch makes sense for families who want Round Rock ISD without the Round Rock address, for tech workers commuting to the Parmer Lane corridor, and for anyone who values an active outdoor lifestyle but does not want to pay Westlake or Circle C prices. If you need walkability to restaurants and nightlife, this is not your neighborhood. But if your ideal Saturday involves a morning trail run, an afternoon at the pool, and grilling in the backyard while the kids ride bikes, Avery Ranch delivers that life at a price point that still feels reasonable for Austin.