Mayfield Ranch - Subdivision of Round Round, Texas
Are you planning to buy a home in Round Rock, Texas sometime soon? Have you been researching the various neighborhoods and subdivisions around town? If so, you might want to pay a visit to the Mayfield Ranch subdivision located in the northwest corner of Round Rock.
I have lived in Mayfield Ranch for a little over five yeas now, and I've come to realize that it's one of the best neighborhoods in the Round Rock area -- in my opinion, at least. Here is some information about this popular subdivision that you may find helpful:
Mayfield is a master-planned community located in the northwest part of Round Rock, Texas, which is in Williamson County. Round Rock, by the way, is one of the fastest growing cities in the country right now. There are approximately 700 homes within the Mayfield Ranch subdivision. There are greenbelts interspersed throughout the neighborhood, so if you're in the market for a greenbelt lot you just might find one available in this subdivision.
Williamson County Regional Park is right behind the Mayfield Ranch subdivision, and if you ignore the "no trespassing" signs you can ride your bike straight through the woods to reach the park. There's easy access to grocery shopping as well, with an HEB about three miles down the road. The new IKEA furniture store is located nearby as well, as are the Round Rock Premium Outlet stores.
In my opinion (as a long-time resident), the Mayfield Ranch homeowners association has gotten pretty lax over the years. They used to have a rule about parking in the street, but that has basically fallen by the wayside. They also allow people to put "For Rent" signs in front of their rental properties, which doesn't help the neighborhood's image and property values much. I've even seen signs in yards that advertised services such as fence staining, which leads me to ask the question -- Is this a neighborhood or a business park?
If you prefer a laid-back HOA that lets people do whatever they want, then Mayfield Ranch might be the neighborhood for you. On the other hand, if you prefer an HOA that actively enforces rules and works hard to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood, you might want to look elsewhere. Again, these are my own personal views as a long-time resident.
The Mayfield Ranch subdivision is flanked by Stone Oak on one side and Vista Oaks on the other side. The residents of Stone Oak (and even some of our residents) love to speed down Mayfield Ranch Boulevard in their cars. So if you're a biker, jogger or walker ... use caution! The developers had the "wisdom" of connecting the two neighborhoods with a through-street, which is what causes this traffic situation. Round Rock police set up speed traps about once a month on Mayfield Ranch Boulevard, but the effects of their efforts are short-lasting at best. The speed limit is 30 mph on this street, but I routinely see people exceeding 50 mph or more. Like I said, cross this street with caution.
There was recently a heated battle about school boundaries in the Round Rock area, and Mayfield Ranch was right in the middle of it. So if you have school-aged children, you might want to get up to speed on this issue. Basically, the Round Rock ISD is creating new schools and revising boundaries as a solution to overcrowding. This has prompted a surprising degree of social elitism and snobbery among many parents. A lot of the parents in Mayfield Ranch, for example, feel that their kids are "too good" to mingle with the children of neighboring Stone Oak (where a new school is being built). It begs the question: What are we really teaching our children?
I find this all very amusing since Texas is, after all, the intellectual joke of the United States. Yet here we have a pitched battle over social castes and intellectual superiority. Go figure. At any rate, it's worth researching if you plan to live in the Mayfield Ranch subdivision someday.
I have lived in Mayfield Ranch for a little over five yeas now, and I've come to realize that it's one of the best neighborhoods in the Round Rock area -- in my opinion, at least. Here is some information about this popular subdivision that you may find helpful:
About Mayfield Ranch
Mayfield is a master-planned community located in the northwest part of Round Rock, Texas, which is in Williamson County. Round Rock, by the way, is one of the fastest growing cities in the country right now. There are approximately 700 homes within the Mayfield Ranch subdivision. There are greenbelts interspersed throughout the neighborhood, so if you're in the market for a greenbelt lot you just might find one available in this subdivision.
Williamson County Regional Park is right behind the Mayfield Ranch subdivision, and if you ignore the "no trespassing" signs you can ride your bike straight through the woods to reach the park. There's easy access to grocery shopping as well, with an HEB about three miles down the road. The new IKEA furniture store is located nearby as well, as are the Round Rock Premium Outlet stores.
In my opinion (as a long-time resident), the Mayfield Ranch homeowners association has gotten pretty lax over the years. They used to have a rule about parking in the street, but that has basically fallen by the wayside. They also allow people to put "For Rent" signs in front of their rental properties, which doesn't help the neighborhood's image and property values much. I've even seen signs in yards that advertised services such as fence staining, which leads me to ask the question -- Is this a neighborhood or a business park?
If you prefer a laid-back HOA that lets people do whatever they want, then Mayfield Ranch might be the neighborhood for you. On the other hand, if you prefer an HOA that actively enforces rules and works hard to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood, you might want to look elsewhere. Again, these are my own personal views as a long-time resident.
Neighboring Subdivisions
The Mayfield Ranch subdivision is flanked by Stone Oak on one side and Vista Oaks on the other side. The residents of Stone Oak (and even some of our residents) love to speed down Mayfield Ranch Boulevard in their cars. So if you're a biker, jogger or walker ... use caution! The developers had the "wisdom" of connecting the two neighborhoods with a through-street, which is what causes this traffic situation. Round Rock police set up speed traps about once a month on Mayfield Ranch Boulevard, but the effects of their efforts are short-lasting at best. The speed limit is 30 mph on this street, but I routinely see people exceeding 50 mph or more. Like I said, cross this street with caution.
School Boundaries & Social Snobbery
There was recently a heated battle about school boundaries in the Round Rock area, and Mayfield Ranch was right in the middle of it. So if you have school-aged children, you might want to get up to speed on this issue. Basically, the Round Rock ISD is creating new schools and revising boundaries as a solution to overcrowding. This has prompted a surprising degree of social elitism and snobbery among many parents. A lot of the parents in Mayfield Ranch, for example, feel that their kids are "too good" to mingle with the children of neighboring Stone Oak (where a new school is being built). It begs the question: What are we really teaching our children?
I find this all very amusing since Texas is, after all, the intellectual joke of the United States. Yet here we have a pitched battle over social castes and intellectual superiority. Go figure. At any rate, it's worth researching if you plan to live in the Mayfield Ranch subdivision someday.
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