Sherry's Austin TX Real Estate Blog: Texas: Round Rock: Forest Creek

Forest Creek in Round Rock, TX

Forest CreekWith its beautiful trees, numerous amenities and ideal setting, Forest Creek makes a great place to call home.

Forest Creek is a great community to raise your family. Situated in Round Rock, west of County Road 122 and a few miles east of Interstate 35, Forest Creek is bounded by Gattis School Road to the south. U.S. 79 is north of the community by just a few minutes.

This upscale community is close enough to Round Rock to be convenient, yet far enough away to maintain its own identity. Dell Computer and a host of high-tech employers are close by. A big part of Forest Creek's identity can be found in the Forest Creek Golf Club. The par 72, 7,147-yard golf course is the centerpiece of the community. The course has been "nationally recognized as one of the finest public golf courses in Texas." For the avid golfer, there are a total of three public courses within seven miles of the community.

Another feature that the community has is the on-site school, Forest Creek Elementary, which maintains an exemplary rating. Along with the golf course, the elementary school is a big draw for newcomers. The school undoubtedly plays a major role in the abundance of families with young children. Ridgeview Middle School and Stoney Point High School are the other nearby schools that serve Forest Creek.

As Round Rock has grown, it has brought recreation and shopping options to the residents of Forest Creek. In fact the area surrounding Forest Creek is a shopper's paradise. The La Frontera shopping center is within shouting distance and offers numerous places to have a meal and spend a few bucks. In addition to shopping and dining, Round Rock is home to the minor-league baseball team, the Round Rock Express, at the nearby Dell Diamond.

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1 commentSherry Scales, ABR,GRI,REALTOR • January 08 2009 07:27PM