Austin-Area Community
Travisso
Hills and views northwest of Austin, an award-winning clubhouse, and homes from the $490s well into the millions.
- Where
- Leander, near RM 2222; on the Travis / Williamson county line
- Builders
- Taylor Morrison and Toll Brothers (Trendmaker in the Florence section)
- Schools
- Leander ISD
- Character
- Elevated Hill Country terrain with long-range views
Where it is
Travisso is in Leander, in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin near RM 2222 and the Volente area. Its terrain is a real feature — elevated lots with long-range views, which is unusual even among Hill Country communities. One quirk worth knowing: the community straddles the Travis and Williamson county line, so two homes on the same street can fall in different counties, which affects the tax rate.
Schools
Travisso is in Leander ISD. Currently zoned campuses are CC Mason Elementary, Running Brushy Middle School, and Cedar Park High School, and the district has purchased land along Travisso Parkway for a future on-site elementary. Confirm the current zoning for a specific home, since it can change as the district adds schools.
Amenities and lifestyle
The Palazzo Clubhouse was named the best community clubhouse in Texas by the Texas Association of Builders, with a fitness center and lighted tennis courts, and a newer second amenity center adds a resort pool and pickleball and other courts. There are resort-style pools, parks, playgrounds, several miles of hike-and-bike trails, and a full-time lifestyle director running events. The views and the amenity design are the identity here.
Homes and pricing
Homes are single-family, built by Taylor Morrison and Toll Brothers, with Trendmaker in the larger-lot Florence section on the western edge. The developer currently markets pricing from the $490s to $2 million and up, spanning move-in-ready and new construction. As always, treat that as a current snapshot and verify before planning around it.
Taxes and the fine print
Because Travisso sits on the county line, the exact tax rate depends on which county your lot falls in — an unusual detail that is easy to overlook. Total property-tax rates in the area have generally run in the low-to-mid 2% range, with HOA dues on top. Confirm both the county and the exact rate for a specific address before you buy.
The honest take
Travisso is for buyers who want elevation and views and are willing to pay for terrain that most Austin-area master-plans can't offer, with an amenity program that has won real awards. The county-line quirk and the Hill Country drive are the trade-offs. If a view lot and Leander ISD are on your list, it belongs on your tour.
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