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The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate in the City of Georgetown, TX

For years, the city of Georgetown, Texas has been a sleepy rural community of Central Texas, just north of Austin. But in recent years, the city has begun to grow in both size and complexity, while retaining the country charm that makes Georgetown a great place to live. This also makes Georgetown, Texas real estate a great investment!

When most people think of Central Texas from a home buying or real estate perspective, they most often think of Austin, the state capital. You even see a lot of Austin on TV lately, from such real estate shows as "What You Get for the Money."

But most people are less familiar with Georgetown, Texas (30 miles north of Austin) for the reasons mentioned above. Only recently has Georgetown come "onto the map" as a great place to buy real estate in Central Texas. So let's take a closer look at Georgetown, Texas from a real estate standpoint.

Georgetown Stats - Population, Geography, Etc.

The city of Georgetown is located about 25 miles north of Austin, Texas, the state capital. Locals refer to this as the part of Central Texas where the "hills start to roll," as Georgetown marks the eastern gateway to the Texas Hill Country.

To get an idea of how Georgetown is growing (in terms of both the number of homes and the general population), one simply has to compare data over the last few years:

In 2000, the population of Georgetown was just over 28,000. By 2004, it had grown upwards of 38,000. And in 2007, there were approximately 47,000 people living within the city of Georgetown, Texas.

New Shopping & Dining in Georgetown

From a lifestyle perspective, one of the most significant changes to Georgetown, Texas was finalized in 2007. Round Rock Premium Outlets was opened in 2007. These outlets are located on the border between Round Rock and Georgetown. Inside, you'll find 125 outlet stores including Gap, Calvin Klein, Nike, Ann Taylor and many more. People travel from all over Texas to visit these outlets — but if you invest in Georgetown real estate the outlets come with the "neighborhood!"

There is also a brand new movie theater behind the outlet mall, as well as an Ikea store just across the street. These new venues, combined with the locally owned shops and restaurants in historic Georgetown, offer a nice variety of shopping and dining for local residents.

Georgetown, TX Schools

You can't talk about real estate in a certain city without talking about the city's schools. This is obviously an important topic for parents, but it's equally important from a real estate investment standpoint. So let's take a quick look at the school situation in Georgetown, Texas.

Public schools in the city fall under the purview of the Georgetown Independent School District (ISD). The district offers nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and one primary high school (Georgetown High) and one alternative high school (Chip Richarte High).

Overall, Georgetown ISD is a strong school system with consitently good ratings over the years, not to mention some significant improvements in certain areas. This is good news for anyone planning to buy real estate in Georgetown, Texas, regardless of whether or not you have school-aged children. After all, schools affect property values (in addition to being a quality-of-life concern).

Southwestern University is also located in the city of Georgetown. Southwestern is a small liberal arts college with a favorable teacher-to-student ratio. It is located on a beautiful 700-acre campus in the historic central part of Georgetown, Texas.

Types of Homes in Georgetown, Texas

Starting around 2002, home builders in Georgetown began to ramp up their building efforts, to accomodate the city's growing population. New neighborhoods and communities were created, and older homes were revitalized.

As a result, the real estate scene in Georgetown, Texas is a diverse one! Home buyers can choose a restored historic home in the downtown area, or a brand new custom home in a gated community — and all things in between. As far as homes go, there truly is something for everyone in Georgetown!

Other Resources Online

• Your host's website >> http://www.georgetowncustomhomes.com
• Pictures and history of Georgetown >> http://www.georgetown-texas.org
• Official city website >> http://www.georgetown.org
• "Invest in Georgetown" website >> http://invest.georgetown.org