Forest Ridge is an established Round Rock neighborhood built out mostly in the mid to late 1990s, located near Red Bud Lane and Forest Creek Drive. Homes here tend to sit on larger lots than you’ll find in Round Rock’s newer subdivisions, with mature trees and more space between neighbors. The neighborhood has its own community pool, park, and playscape, and the layout is well suited to families who want an established setting without being far from newer shopping and dining. Sidewalks throughout Forest Ridge make it an easy neighborhood to walk, which isn’t always the case in older Round Rock subdivisions built around the same time.
I’m Robbie English, REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Realty, and I work with buyers throughout Round Rock and Williamson County, including established neighborhoods like Forest Ridge.
Living in Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge is zoned to Round Rock ISD, with kids typically attending Blackland Prairie Elementary, Ridgeview Middle School, and Cedar Ridge High School. The neighborhood’s location gives residents convenient access to shopping, dining, and the major roadways that connect this part of Round Rock to the rest of the Austin metro, while still keeping the feel of an established, tree-covered community. It’s a short drive from Forest Creek, the golf course community on the east side of town, if you want to compare the two before deciding.
Homes in Forest Ridge
Homes in the neighborhood typically run from around 2,200 to 3,300 square feet, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and practical floor plans that were common in Round Rock builds of that era. Many sit on lots with mature trees and private yards, which is one of the bigger differences buyers notice compared to more tightly packed newer subdivisions nearby.
Buying in Forest Ridge
Homes in Forest Ridge can vary in size, layout, and condition depending on when they were built and how they’ve been maintained since. I can help you compare properties within the neighborhood, evaluate a home’s condition and any improvements that have been made, and work through your purchase from offer to closing.
