Cedar Brook: A Small M/I Homes Pocket Community in Leander

At a glance

Location

Off Lakeline Blvd in Leander, just south of Hero Way

Price range

Low to very high $400Ks (as of Jun 2025)

Builders

M/I Homes, sole developer and builder (as of Jun 2025)

Schools

Leander ISD: Camacho Elementary, Leander Middle, Leander High School

Tax rate

2.02% (as of Jun 2025)

HOA

$70/month, no pool (as of Jun 2025)

Location and getting around

Cedar Brook sits off Lakeline Blvd, with Hero Way running just to the north. There are multiple routes in and out, so you're not funneled through a single entrance every morning.

1890 Ranch is an easy 10 to 15 minute drive. That's where you'll find Costco, Target, Academy and a good spread of restaurants.

Schools

As of June 2025, Cedar Brook is zoned to Leander ISD's:

• Camacho Elementary
• Leander Middle School
• Leander High School

One thing worth knowing: the neighborhood right on the other side of these houses is zoned to a different school. If a specific campus matters to you, don't assume two neighborhoods next to each other share it. Always confirm zoning for the exact address.

The homes, finishes and prices

Every home here is built by M/I Homes, with single-story and two-story plans. Inside, you'll see:

• Wood-look tile floors, the same thing you see in $800,000 to $1 million Perry homes
• Large windows
• Stonework and some contemporary touches

As of June 2025, basically every house ran in the $400,000s. The smaller homes were in the lower 400s and the larger ones in the very high 400s. Each community I tour is a little bit unique, and Cedar Brook is no exception. It doesn't feel like a copy-and-paste neighborhood.

Taxes and HOA (and no pool)

The tax rate was 2.02% as of June 2025. That's on the lower end for Leander. Communities off Ronald Reagan are pushing 2.3% to 2.4% and higher once you add MUD and PID taxes, so this is real money saved every year.

The HOA is a very moderate $70 a month. It covers a playground amenity area, common-area maintenance and walking paths.

Here's the honest con: there's no pool. If a neighborhood pool is super important to you, we'd need to look elsewhere. If not, you can use public pools or one of the private gyms nearby and skip paying for one in your dues.

Who Cedar Brook fits

Pros - A small community with one builder and a finished look - Homes in the $400,000s with finishes you'd expect at higher price points (as of June 2025) - 2.02% tax rate, lower than much of Leander - Leander ISD schools and easy access to 1890 Ranch

Cons - No community pool - Small, so there aren't many homes to choose from once it sells out

It fits buyers who want new construction under $500,000 in Leander, close to shopping, and don't need a resort-style amenity center.

What's in the video

• 0:00Intro: Cedar Brook by M/I Homes
• 0:49Location off Lakeline Blvd
• 1:211890 Ranch shopping
• 1:44Schools (Camacho, Leander Middle, Leander High)
• 2:23Driving the neighborhood
• 2:51Pricing in the $400Ks
• 3:08Finishes and floor plans
• 4:00Tax rate 2.02%
• 4:28HOA: no pool
• 4:54Final thoughts

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