Homes for Rent Near the Samsung Taylor Fab
Brand-new single-family rental homes in Round Rock with a fast, uncongested SH-130 run to Samsung's Taylor semiconductor campus.
A straight shot to one of the largest fabs in the U.S.
Round Rock sits in southern Williamson County at the northern edge of the Austin metro, perfectly positioned between the region's established technology core and its fast-growing eastern manufacturing corridor. Just to the northeast, Samsung is bringing online a $17 billion semiconductor foundry in Taylor, one of the most significant advanced-manufacturing investments in Texas history. For the engineers, technicians, and operations professionals staffing that facility, Round Rock offers established neighborhoods, deep amenities, and a far shorter commute than living inside Austin proper.
Samsung's Taylor fab has moved into its equipment-installation and commissioning phase and is hiring across core process engineering, lithography, etching, deposition, metrology, safety, and fab-planning roles, with advanced 2-nanometer production targeted to ramp toward 2027. The company has projected roughly 1,800 direct jobs at the site over its first decade, and the surrounding supplier ecosystem is adding many more. That wave of hiring is creating real, sustained demand for quality housing within an easy drive of Taylor, and the east side of Round Rock is one of the best-positioned places to meet it.
The drive times below reflect typical conditions during normal commute hours. Stillwell at Avery Centre sits in the University Boulevard area of east Round Rock, just minutes from the SH-130 toll corridor and US-79, the two roads that lead most directly to Taylor. That means a Samsung commute that runs on open, high-speed roads rather than crawling through interior surface streets.
Drive times are approximate and reflect typical, non-peak conditions. Actual times vary with traffic and route.
Built for the Samsung Taylor commute
For the process engineers, equipment and automation specialists, metrology and safety professionals, and operations staff relocating to join Samsung's Taylor team, finding quality housing on a fast, direct route to the campus is a genuine priority. The fab has entered its equipment-installation and commissioning phase and is recruiting across dozens of technical and operational roles as it ramps toward advanced 2-nanometer production. Many people accepting these positions are moving into the region for the first time and want a real home, not a temporary apartment, close enough for shift work but far enough to feel settled.
Stillwell at Avery Centre is one of the closest brand-new build-to-rent communities to Taylor with direct SH-130 and US-79 access, putting the fab roughly 23 minutes away on open, high-speed roads rather than congested surface streets. Instead of an apartment, Samsung team members come home to a freestanding single-family rental with a private fenced backyard, full-size washer and dryer, smart-home technology, and an oversized kitchen island, the kind of space that makes long fab shifts easier to recover from. The community's resort-style pool, fitness center, and clubhouse round out a setup that is hard to match this close to the Taylor campus. Compare the available one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes to find the right fit.
Settled in east Round Rock
East Round Rock keeps you close to the SH-130 corridor that leads to Taylor while putting the city's best amenities within minutes. Old Settlers Park, Dell Diamond, Kalahari Resorts, and the Premium Outlets are all nearby, and Austin's full slate of dining and entertainment is a straightforward drive south. It is a practical, comfortable home base for fab work.
- Round Rock Donuts10 min
- Downtown Round Rock dining12 min
- Kalahari restaurants7 min
- Round Rock Premium Outlets8 min
- Round Rock Crossing10 min
- Downtown Taylor20 min
- Old Settlers Park7 min
- Brushy Creek Lake Park15 min
- Inner Space Cavern12 min
- Dell Diamond7 min
- Kalahari Resorts7 min
- Downtown Austin30 min
Housing near Samsung Taylor, answered
How far is Stillwell at Avery Centre from the Samsung Taylor fab?
The drive from Stillwell at Avery Centre to Samsung's Taylor semiconductor campus is typically about 23 minutes. The community sits in the University Boulevard area of east Round Rock, just minutes from the SH-130 toll corridor, and the most direct route runs north on SH-130 and east on US-79 toward Taylor. Because both of those are high-capacity, high-speed roads, the commute avoids the stop-and-go of interior surface streets. For a brand-new fab of this scale, that is one of the shorter and more reliable commutes available from an established community with full amenities.
Is Round Rock a good place to live if I work at Samsung in Taylor?
Yes. Round Rock gives Samsung employees an established city with strong amenities, parks, retail, and newer housing while keeping the Taylor campus within about a 23-minute drive on the SH-130 and US-79 corridors. Compared with living inside Austin, the east side of Round Rock offers a shorter, simpler commute to Taylor and more space for the money. Stillwell at Avery Centre adds a freestanding home with a private backyard and full-size laundry instead of an apartment with shared walls, a meaningful upgrade for anyone working demanding fab shifts. For Samsung team members who want to feel settled rather than camped out, it is a strong base.
Are there new rental homes near Taylor for Samsung workers?
New single-family rental homes are still limited in the immediate Taylor area, which makes Stillwell at Avery Centre's brand-new inventory in nearby Round Rock especially relevant. The community offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom freestanding homes, each with a private fenced backyard, no shared walls, stainless-steel appliances, a full-size washer and dryer, and smart-home technology. Residents also have a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and dog park. With a roughly 23-minute SH-130 commute to the fab, it gives Samsung workers a genuine home rather than a stopgap. You can view available homes and explore the amenities online.
Does Samsung qualify for a preferred employer housing discount here?
Samsung is among the employers recognized in the Stillwell at Avery Centre Preferred Employer Program. Eligible employees have their application and administration fees credited back toward the initial rent due at move-in. Current terms and eligibility are confirmed by the leasing office, and the full list of participating employers is on the Preferred Employers page. If a colleague's employer is not yet listed, an HR or benefits contact can reach out to the community to establish the relationship.
Is the SH-130 route to Taylor a toll road?
Yes, SH-130 is a toll corridor, and many Samsung commuters choose it precisely because it trades a modest toll for consistently open, high-speed travel. From Stillwell at Avery Centre, residents reach SH-130 in just a few minutes via University Boulevard, then head north before connecting to US-79 toward Taylor. The toll segments help the route stay clear during peak hours, which is part of why the commute holds at roughly 23 minutes rather than ballooning in traffic. For shift workers who value predictability, the reliability is usually worth it.
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