Developed in 1975 through the 1980s and into 2004, Anderson Mill neighborhood is a well-established community in Northwest Austin. With over 3,300 home sites in an area generally bounded by Hwy 183, RR 620, and Anderson Mill Road, this area is known for its acres of parks and miles of connecting hike and bike trails that wind through the tree-shaded neighborhood. You’ll have easy access from Hwy 183 to either downtown or the many high-tech companies in North Austin. This makes Anderson Mill a convenient, appealing home site for work, shopping, and recreation.
Anderson Mill Homes for Sale
Anderson Mill History
The area was named for the old Anderson Mill on Volente Road which operated in the area as early as the 1850s. Built by Pennsylvanian millwright Thomas Anderson as a gristmill, the mill was converted to make gunpowder from bat guano available from nearby caves. After the Civil War, the mill returned to its original purpose and continued operation until his death in 1894. The community was abandoned and it wasn’t until the late 20th century that Austin’s growth reached these outlying areas and Anderson Mill once again became an active community. The current community began its building spurt in 1975 and flourished throughout the 1980s. Homes continued to be built at a slower rate until as late as 2004.
Homes in Anderson Mill
The wide range of choices available at Anderson Mill makes it fit into most anyone’s budget. You’ll find homes starting just above $100,000 with 1,100 square feet and others topping the market at $370,000 with 3,200 square feet. The happy medium sits at 1,600-1,700 square feet with homes costing close to $100 per square foot. You can do the math… it’s a great deal for a home, an established lot, and a neighborhood full of parks and recreational facilities! It’s also good to remember that while many homes were built in the early 1980s, they are now ready for a nice facelift and this gives the home buyer a great opportunity to purchase a home and customize the interior to suit their tastes while saving some money on getting into the home. Great idea for a young family who is just staring out!
Anderson Mill Austin Attractions
For the one of the largest shopping experiences in Texas, you’ll find yourself to be only minutes from Lakeline Mall, home to some big anchor stores and over 150 specialty shops, a 9-screen theater, restaurants, and the adjacent Lakeline Plaza and Lakeline Village with even more shopping choices. In case you didn’t get enough exercise in the mall, there’s plenty of parks and trails to give every family member a good workout. With 60 acres of parks and green areas, you’ll find the following parks: Millrun, Old Stage Park, Park of the Villages, El Salido Park, Harper Park, Anderson Mill Park and North Park… whew! Also, Anderson Mill contains several schools of which are a part of Round Rock Independent School District: Westwood and McNeil High Schools, Noel Grisham and Deerpark Middle Schools, Anderson Mill, Forest North and Purple Sage Elementary schools.
