This month's neighborhood section features Cold Springs, located on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Leander, north of Cedar Park and just south of East Crystal Falls Parkway. In 2009 developers began building houses, many of which feature covered patios, granite counters and tiled flood. Cold Springs has a community center with a pool and playground, and is located near the 1890 Ranch shopping center and Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park. The neighborhood also has access to the city of Leander's planned Lake Lakewood park.

Build-out year: Not built out

Builders include: Buffington Signature Homes, Centex Homes, Mercedes Homes, Pulte Homes

Square footage: 1,534–4,130

Home values: $197,000–$299,315

HOA dues (estimated): $588 annually

Amenities: Basketball court, biking and hiking trails, community swimming pool with splash area, covered pavilion, park, playscapes

Schools: Parkside Elementary School, Stiles Middle School, Rouse High School

Property taxes (in dollars):

City of Leander 0.667920

Williamson County 0.449029

Austin Community College 0.094900

Williamson County FM/RD 0.040000

Leander ISD 1.511870

Upper Brushy Creek WC&ID 0.020000

Total (per $100 value) 2.783719