About Paloma Lake Homes for Sale in Round Rock, TX
Neighborhoods & Subdivisions in Paloma Lake
Paloma Lake is a large, phased community with more than two dozen recorded sections, each with its own character while sharing the same central amenities and HOA infrastructure. The original sections closest to the lake tend to feature mature landscaping and slightly larger lots, while later phases like Paloma Lake Sec 8, Sec 5, and Sec 4B brought in additional inventory at varying price points, expanding access to the neighborhood without sacrificing the community's cohesive look and feel. Paloma Lake Sec 06 and Sec 23A represent some of the more premium pockets, where larger floor plans and upgraded finishes reflect buyers who were willing to invest more at the time of purchase. Sec 1b and Sec 01A round out the community with additional single-family options that provide entry into the neighborhood at accessible price points.
Across all sections, homes lean toward traditional and transitional architectural styles, with brick and stone exteriors, two-car garages, and open-concept layouts that have been popular with Texas buyers for the past decade. Lot sizes average around a fifth of an acre, which gives residents usable backyard space without the maintenance burden of acreage properties. There is no new construction currently active in Paloma Lake, so buyers are working in a resale market with established homes and predictable community character.
Schools in Paloma Lake
Paloma Lake falls entirely within Round Rock Independent School District, consistently one of the higher-performing districts in Central Texas. Children in the neighborhood are zoned to Herrington Elementary, which has earned a reputation as one of the stronger elementary campuses in the district, with engaged staff and a community-oriented atmosphere. From there, students feed into either Deerpark Middle School or Hopewell Middle School depending on their specific address within the community, and ultimately attend Stony Point High School, a large comprehensive campus known for its robust extracurricular programs, competitive athletics, and solid college-prep curriculum.
Round Rock ISD's reputation is a meaningful factor in Paloma Lake's sustained demand. The district operates multiple magnet programs, dual-language tracks, and AP course offerings across its campuses, giving students a range of academic pathways throughout their K-12 years.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The centerpiece of daily life in Paloma Lake is the amenity complex anchored by the community lake, which provides a natural focal point for walking, fishing, and simply unwinding after work. The HOA maintains extensive trail systems that loop through the neighborhood and around the water, making it practical to get miles in without ever leaving the subdivision. The amenity center includes resort-style swimming pools, a splash pad, a fitness center, and sports courts, all maintained as part of the HOA structure.
Beyond the gates, Paloma Lake residents have quick access to the everyday retail and dining corridors along University Boulevard and Gattis School Road in Round Rock. The Round Rock Premium Outlets are a short drive west, and the dense commercial area near IH-35 and Texas 45 covers virtually every retail need. For outdoor recreation beyond the community trails, Old Settlers Park in Round Rock offers athletic fields, disc golf, a skate park, and lake access across nearly 650 acres, making it one of the most versatile public parks in Williamson County.
Real Estate Market Overview
Paloma Lake operates as a resale-only community with no active builders, so the market is driven entirely by homeowners choosing to sell. Homes here span a meaningful price range depending on section, bedroom count, and how the property has been maintained or updated since its original construction. Three-bedroom homes represent the most common inventory type, followed by four-bedroom floor plans that appeal to buyers needing dedicated office or flex space. Five-bedroom homes exist in smaller numbers and command a noticeable premium over the community average.
Buyers exploring Paloma Lake through Austin area homes for sale will find that the neighborhood holds its value well within the broader Round Rock market. Proximity to major employers in the Round Rock and North Austin tech corridor, combined with strong school zoning, keeps demand relatively consistent through different market cycles. Buyers considering Paloma Lake often also look at other established communities in nearby Round Rock, which offers a wide spectrum of neighborhoods at comparable price points.
Getting Around Paloma Lake
Paloma Lake sits in the northeastern quadrant of Round Rock, which gives residents practical access to several major traffic corridors without sitting directly on them. State Highway 130 (the SH-130 toll road) is within a few minutes east, providing a congestion-friendly route south toward Austin and the airport. IH-35 is accessible within ten to fifteen minutes west, connecting to the main commercial spine through Round Rock and into Austin proper. The Texas 45 toll road links the area west toward the Domain and the tech employment hub along North MoPac.
Commuters heading downtown Austin are typically looking at 35 to 45 minutes depending on time of day and route selection. Round Rock's own job base, anchored by Dell Technologies' global headquarters and a growing cluster of healthcare and logistics employers, means many Paloma Lake residents never need to leave the metro area's northern tier at all. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is reachable in roughly 40 minutes via SH-130 south, avoiding most of the downtown congestion entirely.
Neuhaus Realty Group works extensively in the Round Rock and Williamson County market and knows the nuances of each Paloma Lake section. If you are deciding between sections within the community, or comparing Paloma Lake to other established Round Rock neighborhoods, our team can walk you through the differences in detail.
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