Homestead at Old Settlers Park Round Rock: Guide

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At a glance

Location: Beside Old Settlers Park on Kenney Fort Boulevard, Round Rock
Size: About 560 homes; almost sold out (as of Dec 2023)
Builders: Meritage Homes and TriPoint Homes
Home sizes: About 1,400-1,500 sq ft up to about 3,000 sq ft; single- and two-story
Schools: Double File Trail Elementary, Hernandez Middle, Stony Point High School
Commute to downtown Austin: 30-35 min without traffic; 45-50 min at rush hour

Location and getting around

Homestead sits right beside Old Settlers Park on Kenney Fort Boulevard, in the heart of Round Rock. This location is fantastic.

When I filmed in December 2023, the Kenney Fort bridge had been under construction for about eight months and was about to open. At the time, the nearest H-E-B was about an 8-minute drive, roughly 4 miles, and the bridge was expected to cut that in half. It also gives you a direct route to Dell Diamond, the Kalahari and the Salt Lick. By my April 2025 tour of nearby Avery Centre, the Kenney Fort extension through Old Settlers Park had opened.

Other drive times from my 2023 tour:

Downtown Round Rock: about 10 minutes, with 600 Degrees Pizza and live music
Costco: about 15 minutes
Forest Creek golf: nearby
Day-to-day errands: all within about 15 minutes

Old Settlers Park

Old Settlers Park is the reason to live here. It's hundreds of acres of city park, with a lake and walking path, volleyball courts, a water park, bike trails, Music in the Park and Christmas festivities. I'd let my daughter ride her bike around it and not really worry. It's by far one of the coolest and most unique things about this neighborhood.

The park has kept getting better. When I filmed a listing nearby in October 2025, it was in the middle of a massive renovation: a huge new amphitheater for Music in the Park, a refreshed water park, trail improvements and sports courts.

Homes and builders

Homestead has about 560 homes from two builders, and it was almost sold out when I filmed in December 2023. Homes start around 1,400 to 1,500 square feet, with both single-story and two-story plans.

TriPoint Homes offers more customization, such as countertops and cabinets, at a bit of a premium. Their homes go up to about 3,000 square feet.

Meritage Homes offers inventory homes at a really strong value. Features include energy efficiency, vinyl plank flooring, some three-car garage options and spray foam insulation.

The spray foam is the biggest thing for me. One summer I checked on a client's vacant Meritage home with the AC set to 78. In August, it still hadn't needed to turn on, because the house was holding 76 inside. This is Texas, it gets darn hot, and that makes a world of difference.

The amenity center has a pool with a beach entry and shallow areas, plus a playground.

Schools

The schools named for Homestead on my tour were Double File Trail Elementary, Hernandez Middle School and Stony Point High School. There are also private school, daycare and preschool options nearby. Zoning can change, so confirm the schools for the specific address.

Commute and safety

Being totally honest, the drive to the center of downtown Austin is about 30 to 35 minutes without traffic, and 45 to 50 minutes at rush hour. For a lot of families, the schools and the park outweigh that. You can't really put a price tag on those things.

Round Rock is known as one of the safest suburbs in the Austin area.

Who it fits: pros and cons

Pros

Right next to Old Settlers Park, with more improvements underway as of 2025
Two builders at different price points, with single- and two-story plans
Meritage's energy-efficient construction
Easy access to Dell Diamond, the Kalahari and downtown Round Rock

Trade-offs

The commute to downtown Austin runs 45 to 50 minutes at rush hour
The community was almost sold out in 2023, so you'll mostly be looking at resale homes

When I work for you, you get me. I show the homes, I negotiate and I'm the one who answers your call. You're never handed off to a teammate you didn't choose.

My honest take

The park is what makes Homestead special. Living next to hundreds of acres of trails, water and festivals is something you can't really put a price tag on, and Round Rock is one of the safest places around Austin to raise kids. I'll be honest about the commute into Austin at rush hour, but for a lot of families the schools and the lifestyle win. If you like energy-efficient homes, Meritage's spray foam is worth a close look. Call or text me at (512) 983-7331 or email mason@masonsellsaustin.com.— Mason Bleasdell

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Common questions

What is Homestead at Old Settlers Park?

A community of about 560 homes by Meritage and TriPoint that sits right beside Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The park is by far the best thing about this neighborhood.

Who builds in Homestead at Old Settlers Park?

Meritage Homes and TriPoint Homes. TriPoint offers more customization at a bit of a premium, and Meritage offers inventory homes at a really strong value. It was almost sold out as of December 2023.

What schools serve Homestead at Old Settlers?

The schools named on my tour were Double File Trail Elementary, Hernandez Middle and Stony Point High School, with private, daycare and preschool options nearby. Confirm zoning for the specific address.

How long is the commute from Round Rock to downtown Austin?

From Homestead, about 30 to 35 minutes without traffic and 45 to 50 minutes at rush hour to the center of downtown Austin.

Why do buyers like Meritage Homes?

The spray foam insulation. I checked on a client's vacant Meritage home one August with the AC set to 78, and it hadn't needed to turn on because the house held 76 inside.

How big are the homes in Homestead at Old Settlers?

From about 1,400 to 1,500 square feet up to about 3,000 with TriPoint, with single-story and two-story options.

Is Round Rock safe?

Round Rock is known as one of the safest suburbs in the Austin area. I'd let my daughter ride her bike around Old Settlers Park and not really have to worry.

What's near Homestead at Old Settlers Park?

Old Settlers Park, Dell Diamond, the Kalahari, the Salt Lick and downtown Round Rock are all close, and everything day to day is within about 15 minutes.

What's new at Old Settlers Park?

As of October 2025, the park was getting a massive renovation, including a huge new amphitheater for Music in the Park, a refreshed water park, trail improvements and sports courts.

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