Georgetown Real Estate
Georgetown sits about 30 miles north of downtown Austin along the I-35 corridor, and it moves at a noticeably slower pace than the metro to the south. Most people who choose Georgetown do so on purpose, specifically because it isn't Austin. That distinction shapes everything about the city, from its architecture to its buyer base.
The heart of Georgetown is its historic downtown square, home to the restored 1911 Williamson County Courthouse and often called the most beautiful town square in Texas. Georgetown earned National Main Street City status in 1997 for its preservation efforts, and today the square is packed with locally owned shops, wine bars, breweries, and the Palace Theatre for live performances. Southwestern University, the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas, adds a college-town energy to the mix.
Buyers researching Georgetown typically want to know about growth, schools, and lifestyle fit. As the seat of Williamson County and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Georgetown has diversified well beyond a bedroom community. St. David's Georgetown Hospital, Baylor Scott & White, and a growing healthcare sector employ thousands, driven in part by Sun City's 9,500-plus homes and the senior services economy that surrounds it. Williamson County government, Georgetown ISD, Southwestern University, and manufacturers like AirBorn round out the employment base, and the I-35 corridor keeps Round Rock and Austin's job centers within reach for commuters.
Georgetown ISD serves most family neighborhoods and consistently ranks among the stronger districts in the region, though it's worth knowing this is a fast-growing district that rezones campuses more often than older, built-out systems. Outdoor life here centers on the San Gabriel River, a 50-park system, and the city's reputation as a genuinely walkable place to spend a Saturday.
Georgetown's neighborhoods split into distinct lanes depending on who you are: family-focused master-planned communities, the largest active-adult community in Texas, and gated luxury golf living. Our agents at Magnolia Realty work all three, and we've built in-depth guides to the communities buyers ask us about most.
Most Popular
216 Independence Dr
$695,000
Most Expensive
1540 County Road 262
$3,295,000
Least Expensive
205 Barberry Dr
$155000
Georgetown Listings Summary
Georgetown - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Georgetown: $537,400 / County Avg $505,700
106%
Avg Taxes in Georgetown: $11,000 / County Avg $10,000
111%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Georgetown: 2,432 / County Avg 2,357
103%
Avg Price per/sqft in Georgetown:$221 / County Avg $215
103%
Avg Walkscore in Georgetown: 22 / County Avg 23
97%
Avg Year Built in Georgetown: 2013 / County Avg 2010
100%
Avg Days on Website in Georgetown: 100 / County Avg 97
103%
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