About Round Rock
Round Rock sits north of Austin on I-35. Most of its homes were built by production builders from the 1980s onward, so many houses of the same age are reaching their first major round of updates at the same time.
Round Rock housing at a glance
| Location | About 17 miles north of downtown Austin |
|---|---|
| Main ZIP codes | 78664, 78665, 78681 |
| Houses and townhomes | About 33,360 |
| Largest group built | between 2000 and 2019 (47%) |
| Built before 1980 | 12% |
| Built since 2000 | 51% |
| Lived in by their owners | 79% |
Housing figures count single-family houses and townhomes only. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Distances are in a straight line from downtown Austin.
What this means if you are selling in Round Rock
47% of homes here were built between 2000 and 2019. Most are structurally newer, so the usual work before a resale is cosmetic: paint, flooring, fixtures and replacing builder-grade finishes, plus the first roof and air-conditioning replacements on the older ones.
How selling to us works in Round Rock
- Send the address. And a few details about condition and timing.
- One walk-through. We come to the property in Round Rock.
- Written offer. With our numbers explained.
- Close with a title company. On your date. Your loan and any liens are paid off at closing.
Common reasons owners in Round Rock sell to us
House needs repairs
Sell without fixing the roof, the kitchen or anything else first.
Read more →Foundation problems
Cracks, sloping floors or a failed repair. We buy houses with foundation issues.
Read more →Inherited house
Selling a parent’s or relative’s home, including during probate.
Read more →Behind on payments
Behind on the mortgage or facing a foreclosure sale date.
Read more →Divorce
A clean, simple sale so both sides can move on.
Read more →Rental with tenants
Sell a rental property with tenants in place, or a tired landlord’s portfolio.
Read more →Vacant house
An empty house costing you taxes, insurance and worry every month.
Read more →Relocating
Moving for work or family on a fixed date.
Read more →Downsizing
Moving to something smaller, or helping a parent move.
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Selling a house in Round Rock: FAQs
Do you buy houses in Round Rock?
Yes. Kaplan Romano Ventures buys houses directly from owners in Round Rock and across Williamson County, in any condition, including rentals with tenants, inherited homes and lots. Request an offer.
How old are the homes in Round Rock?
Census estimates show that the largest group of houses and townhomes in Round Rock, 47%, were built between 2000 and 2019. 12% were built before 1980 and 51% since 2000.
How far is Round Rock from Austin?
The center of Round Rock is about 17 miles north of downtown Austin, measured in a straight line.
How fast can I sell my house in Round Rock?
A cash sale does not depend on a buyer’s mortgage, so it can often close within a few weeks once the title is clear, or later if you prefer. The title company’s review sets the earliest realistic date.
Do I need to make repairs before selling my Round Rock house?
No. We buy as-is. You still disclose what you know about the property, as Texas requires, and our offer accounts for the repairs.