Plum Creek

A Walkable Community with a New Urbanist Heart. Kyle.

The Vibe

Plum Creek offers a lifestyle that is unique not just for Kyle, but for the entire Austin metro. The vibe is that of a vibrant, cohesive, and eminently walkable community designed to function like a self-sustaining small town. It masterfully blends traditional neighborhood design elements—inviting front porches, shady tree-lined streets, and alley-loaded garages—with a full suite of modern amenities, creating a socially connected and pedestrian-friendly atmosphere that stands in contrast to typical suburban sprawl.

The Story

The story of Plum Creek is a visionary one. Development began in the mid-1990s, making it the region’s first large-scale community founded on the principles of New Urbanism. Spanning 2,200 acres of the historic Mountain City Ranch, the project was forward-thinking from its inception, designed with the ambitious goal of allowing residents to live, work, play, and learn all within a single, integrated community. Its history is one of pioneering a different kind of suburban growth, one that prioritizes human-scale design and community connectivity over car-centric convenience.19 This approach represents a philosophical counterpoint to many of its suburban peers. While other master-planned communities often sell an escape—a private, resort-like bubble—Plum Creek sells integration. It offers the experience of living in a thoughtfully designed, mixed-use town, presenting a fundamental lifestyle choice for potential buyers: a neighborhood that feels like an exclusive club, or one that feels like a charming, bustling village.

The Lifestyle

Life in Plum Creek is defined by connection and convenience. The New Urbanist design makes it highly walkable, with sidewalks and trails linking homes to a rich tapestry of community assets, including an 18-hole championship golf course, a 30-acre fishing lake, numerous parks, the 100-acre Austin Community College Hays Campus, and neighborhood commercial districts. A robust homeowners association and a dedicated community life director cultivate a rich social fabric through dozens of clubs, social activities, and community events. Residents enjoy access to two large pools, playgrounds, and a dog park, with easy access to Kyle’s growing entertainment scene, including the nearby EVO Entertainment complex and The Railhouse beer garden.

The Homes

In keeping with its New Urbanist philosophy, Plum Creek offers a diverse mix of housing types designed to foster a multi-generational community. The neighborhood features new and established single-family homes, stylish townhomes, modern apartments, and dedicated senior living options. A variety of builders, including Lennar, Bigelow Homes, and Homes by Avi, have contributed a range of architectural styles that emphasize traditional neighborhood aesthetics, such as prominent front porches and rear-access garages that keep streets pedestrian-friendly. This architectural and typological diversity caters to a wide demographic, from young professionals and growing families to active adults and retirees, with home prices starting in the high $200,000s and up.

Local’s Guide to Plum Creek

• For a Round of Golf: The 18-hole Plum Creek Golf Course, a challenging and scenic course that winds directly through the neighborhood.
• For Dinner and Drinks: Glenn’s Bar & Grill, located at the golf course clubhouse, offering a casual spot for a post-round meal or a family dinner.
• For Hill Country Cuisine: Sage Hill Restaurant, providing a true farm-to-table dining experience with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients.
• For Family Entertainment: EVO Entertainment Kyle, a one-stop destination for movies, bowling, an arcade, and a full-service restaurant and bar.