This month's neighborhood section features The Fairways at Crystal Falls. The master-planned community in Leander lies west of the crossing of Crystal Falls Parkway and the extended North Lakeline Boulevard, an intersection that is planned for new shops and a Randalls grocery store. The neighborhood is located near Leander's MetroRail station and residents have access to a Junior Olympic-size pool with splash pad, and a golf course.



Build-out year: Not built out



Builders include: Buffington Signature Homes, David Weekley Homes, Giddens Homes, Grand Haven Homes, Highland Homes, Mercedes Homes, Taylor Morrison Homes



Square footage: 3,688–4,395



Home values: $326,000–$579,825



HOA dues (estimated): $780 annually



Amenities: Biking and hiking trails, covered pavilion, disc golf course, fishing pond, golf course with clubhouse, playscapes, swimming pool with splash pad, tennis and sand volleyball courts



Schools: Whitestone Elementary School, Leander Middle School, Leander High School



Property taxes (in dollars):



Travis County 0.494600



Travis County Healthcare District 0.129000



Austin Community College 0.094900



Leander ISD 1.511870



City of Leander 0.667920



Total (per $100 value) 2.89829