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February data shows decline in Round Rock home prices

The Round Rock housing market saw little change in home sales in February, compared to February 2025, with slight upticks in three of four ZIP codes, according to data provided by Unlock MLS.

The overview: The median price of homes sold in Round Rock in February also dropped in three of the four ZIP codes, including 78664, 78665 and 78681.


Across the Round Rock market, median prices dropped from $440,000 to $410,653, year over year. The average price per square foot also declined from $210 to $200.

While prices declined slightly, the time homes spent on the market increased in all four Round Rock ZIP codes. However, pending sales, or homes under contract, rose from 152 in February 2025 to 194 this February.

Across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area, home sales declined by 3.6% while the median prices dropped by 3.6%.

 
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Round Rock location of Francesca's boutique to close at end of March

Francesca's will close its Round Rock boutique at the end of March, as the retailer continues efforts to liquidate merchandise and fixtures while winding down operations. 

How we got here: As previously reported by Community Impact, the retailer began liquidating merchandise in anticipation of closing stores in January, after receiving a notice of default from its lender, requiring the company to shutter. 

About the business: The retailer offers a variety of clothing, footwear, accessories and gifts with a free-spirited flair. 

  • Closing at the end of March 
  • 4401 N. I-35, Ste. 766, Round Rock
 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Austin area.

AnTeNa Kitchen & Bar to bring “contemporary Indian" to Leander this month

A new fine-dining establishment serving modern Indian cuisine in Leander is expected to open to customers in late March, owner Anil Annepu said.

The restaurant will blend modern dining with traditions of Andhra, Telangana and North America.

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🍸 Boni's Bar Next Door now serving Spanish cocktails, tapas in South Austin
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🍳 Eggs Up Grill now serving breakfast, brunch to Southwest Austin
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🌯 Chuy’s to bring burritos, enchiladas and more to Bastrop on May 18
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🍽️ San Pedro Limon owners continue family legacy with second Georgetown location
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Da's Thai Cuisine opens Hutto location

Customers will find egg rolls, steamed dumplings, chicken satay, steamed edamame, fried tofu and crab rangoon rolls on the menu for starters. The restaurant also serves curry, fried rice, pad Thai, beef and broccoli, and a variety of other Thai dishes.

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Applications for new Texas education savings accounts close Tuesday, March 17

Families have until 11:59 p.m. March 17 to apply for the first year of Texas’ education savings account program, according to the state comptroller’s office.

The big picture: Under the $1 billion program, participating students will receive state funds for private education or homeschooling during the 2026-27 school year. It is unlikely that all applicants will be accepted, as application data shows more students have applied than the program can fund.

The program offers $2,000 to homeschooled students; $10,474 for private school tuition and related expenses; and up to $30,000 for students with disabilities. With demand set to exceed available funding, applications will be prioritized based on need and household income.

How we got here: State lawmakers created the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program in 2025, with proponents saying it will expand options for families who don't want to send their children to public schools. Critics of the program have said it will unfairly benefit students already in private schools and divert funding from public schools.
 

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