Meridian

Where is Meridian, and how far is it to downtown Austin?

Meridian is west of Circle C Ranch, reached from FM 1826 by Meridian Park Boulevard, with streets such as Mitra Drive, Cherisse Drive, Alophia Drive and Jaborandi Drive. It is inside Austin city limits, in 78739.

It is about 21 minutes in mid-afternoon traffic to the Texas Capitol downtown, mostly by MoPac. Expect longer at rush hour.

Google Maps, measured November 9, 2026 in mid-afternoon traffic, from Mitra Drive.

What are the homes like in Meridian?

Most homes that sold in the last five years were built from 2006 to 2017 and are about 2,150 to 4,300 square feet, on lots of about ⅙ to ½ acre. The Meridian Estates section, on Meridian Park Boulevard, Orisha Drive and Regolizia Drive, has 1-acre lots with homes built from 2015 to 2021.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 9, 2026.

What do homes in Meridian sell for?

The homes for sale on this page update automatically from the MLS, and the market trends section shows the last 12 months of sales. Justin can pull exact recent sales for any home you are considering, so you can see what similar homes sold for.

Does Meridian have an HOA?

Yes. Meridian has its own HOA, separate from the Circle C HOA. Recent sales show dues of about $50 to $63 a month. Ask Justin for the current amount and what it covers.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 9, 2026.

What are property taxes like in Meridian?

Meridian is inside Austin city limits, in Austin ISD. In 2025, the combined rate for a home in the city in Travis County was about $2.05 per $100 of taxable value: Austin ISD $0.9252, City of Austin $0.5240, Travis County $0.3758, Central Health $0.1180 and Austin Community College $0.1034. A few streets at the south edge are in Hays County instead, where the Hays County rate ($0.3999 in 2025) replaces the Travis County and Central Health rates. A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value, especially for the school portion. Look up the exact address on the appraisal district website.

2025 adopted rates: Travis County Tax Office rate table, checked November 9, 2026; Hays County rate: Hays County, September 2025. City limits: City of Austin jurisdictions map, checked November 9, 2026. Rates are reset each fall.

Which schools serve Meridian?

Meridian is in Austin ISD: Baldwin Elementary, Gorzycki Middle School and Bowie High School for 2026–27. Confirm the exact address with the district’s school finder before you buy.

Austin ISD 2026–27 attendance boundary maps, every street checked November 9, 2026.

What’s close to Meridian?

• Parks: Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park and the Veloway (City of Austin), a few minutes east
• Errands: grocery stores, shopping and restaurants along Slaughter Lane and Brodie Lane
• Also close: the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, MoPac (Loop 1) and State Highway 45

Is Meridian a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want a newer home than most of Circle C while staying inside the city, or a 1-acre estate lot close to Austin. It sits at the west edge of 78739, so the drive to MoPac is a few minutes longer. For homes in the Circle C HOA with its pools, compare Circle C Ranch and Avana.