Take a look at all Austin has to offer. With a variety of neighborhoods to choose from, we will help you find your dream home in your dream location.
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Neighborhoods
West Lake Hills
Circle C
Northwest Hills
Lakeway
Rollingwood
Dripping Springs
Bryker Woods
Pemberton Heights
Tarrytown
Tucked among the rolling hills west of Austin, close to Lake Travis, Lakeway has long been a destination for those seeking an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. The city was founded as a lakeside community in the 1970s and has maintained those roots over the decades, boasting numerous marinas that provide access to some of Lake Travis’ most navigable waters.
But Lakeway’s calling card isn’t just its lake access. More than five golf courses are located near the town, including the exclusive Lakeway Country Club, which has two courses. Lakeway Country Club’s jewel, The Hills Course, was named a top-100 course in the state by The Dallas Morning News.
Across the hills, new developments boast spacious, modern homes, with sleek lines and beautiful views of the Hill Country. But the community maintains a small-town atmosphere. Fall Friday nights are spent at the local high school’s football stadium, home to one of the state’s top football programs: the Lake Travis Cavaliers. The school has won six state titles and counts Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield among its alumni. Football isn’t the only thing Lake Travis ISD does well, as the school district is regularly ranked near the top in the metro area.
Lakeway
Rollingwood is one of three cities that make up the area known as Westlake. One of the first developments in the area, it was subdivided in the 1950s and retains an old-fashioned neighborhood feel, with tree-line streets and a mix of ranch-style and modern homes.
Though it’s part of a larger community, Rollingwood is a tight-knit neighborhood. Fewer than 1,500 people live in the town. At the center of the community, there is a baseball field and pool. The latter is home to the Western Hills Athletic Club and the Rollingwood Waves, the neighborhood’s youth swim program.
Rollingwood is located just minutes from MoPac, making downtown an easy commute. In addition, local amenities include Barton Creek Mall and Zilker Park.
The neighborhood is located within Eanes ISD. Westlake High School is often ranked among the top public high schools in the state, known for its rigorous academics and successful athletic programs.
Rollingwood
The second community that makes up Westlake, West Lake Hills sits in the hills west of town, sandwiched in between Lake Austin and Bee Cave Road.
Despite being less than 15 minutes from downtown, West Lake Hills seems to be in another world. The main thoroughfare, Westlake Drive, winds through the local, tree-covered terrain. Deed restrictions ensure that the neighborhood maintains a rural feel, as homes are required to be built upon large lots. Many are tucked away against the hills, feeling as if they have a world to themselves. Upon its highest points, homes have a terrific view of the towering Austin skyline.
At its eastern end lies Lake Austin and several points with public access. On the western fringes is Wild Basin, a wilderness park with plenty of trails for hiking.
West Lake Hills feeds into Eanes ISD, one of the top school districts in the state. Students from local Westlake High School often attend prestigious universities such as SMU, Rice, Stanford and Yale.
West Lake Hills
Lying just to the east of MoPac, Pemberton Heights boats picturesque street scenes, with stately homes and cottages butting up to tree-lined streets. Many of the homes in the area boast a colonial flair, giving it a nostalgic feel. From its earliest days, when Governor Pease’s mansion graced the southern part of the neighborhood, it has always been known for its elegance. Now, it is among the most historic neighborhoods in West Austin.
Pemberton is due west of the University of Texas’ campus, just 2.5 miles from the heart of downtown and its central location makes it a highly desirable neighborhood.
Students in the neighborhood attend Austin ISD and Austin High School, one of the oldest high schools west of the Mississippi River. The school boasts a number of specialized academies, providing students an opportunity to focus on subjects they have interest in.
Pemberton Heights
Just across MoPac from downtown, Tarrytown is a collection of old and new homes, built on spacious lots in quiet neighborhoods. It has long been one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, owning to its proximity to Lake Austin and downtown. Dozens of homes line the lakefront along Lake Austin Boulevard, while others are within walking distance of boat launches and green space.
One of the neighborhood’s premier features is Lions Municipal Golf Course, one of the city’s hidden gems. The venerable golf course has been the home of players like Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw and the legendary Harvey Pennick. It hosts the city’s golf tournament, the Firecracker Open, every July.
Austin High School is located within its confines, along the lakefront. During the summer, bathers flock to historic Deep Eddy Pool to cool down in its spring-fed waters.
Tarrytown
Lying just north of Pemberton Heights, east of MoPac Expressway, Bryker Woods started out as a modest collection of cottages on the northern fringes of the Austin city limits. Now, it stands as an historic district near the heart of the City.
While the neighborhood has retained much of its old charm, newer, more modern homes have been built within its limits. However, most of the homes in the area are still the cottages that were built in the 1930s and 1940s, contributing to its sense of place. Along with Pemberton Heights, Bryker Woods makes up part of the West Austin Historic District.
The neighborhood is less than ten minutes from downtown and close to the campus of the University of Texas. In addition, it is close to the new Triangle Development, where a Central Market was built within the last decade.
Students from Bryker Woods attend school at Austin ISD campuses.
Bryker Woods
Jimmy Buffet wrote his classic song “Margaritaville” while sitting at a Northwest Hills bar. He was said to be inspired by its drinks, so much so that he cranked out the entire song in one sitting. While Northwest Hills may not be a tropical paradise like the environment described in Buffet’s song, it has served as an inspiration for many Austinites since it was developed in the 1950s and ‘60s.
Parts of Northwest Hills lie near the top of mountain peaks, boasting tremendous views of downtown and the Hill Country. It even boasts one of the city’s biggest tourist destinations – Mount Bonnell.
Perhaps the biggest draw of Northwest Hills is its self-reliance. Convinced to be a “city within a city,” the neighborhood has plenty of shops, offices and grocery stores along Far West Boulevard. In addition, it’s just a short drive from downtown due to its proximity to MoPac Expressway.
Anderson High School, the gem of Austin ISD and one of the top schools in the state, serves students from the area. In addition, it is located very close to Hyde Park Baptist High School, a more intimate private high school.
Northwest Hills
Once a sleepy pit stop on the road to Fredricksburg, Dripping Springs has become one of the state’s fastest-growing neighborhoods thanks to its rural charm and expansive view of the natural Hill Country.
The city is a slice of old Texas. Located 25 minutes west of the city of Austin, the town surrounds a historic downtown with buildings that date back to the 1880s. Just outside city limits, cattle run wild in historic ranches that have been operations for more than a century.
Some of Austin’s trendiest developments have been built in the area over the past decade.
Dripping Springs ISD recently expanded its schools to accommodate more students, anticipating that it will continue to develop in the years to come.
Dripping Springs
With four pools, a golf course, office complexes and more than 6,400 homes, Circle C is one of the largest developments in south Austin. Building started during the early 1980s and ‘90s and has continued to be one of the biggest destinations since. At one point in time, it was the state’s best-selling subdivision.
Since then, growth has slowed, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Environmental concerns greatly shaped the neighborhood’s development, resulting in the protection of several greenbelts and wilderness parks in the vicinity of the neighborhood. Some, like the Hieschler Tract Greenbelt, serve as an extended backyard for families within Circle C.
Just east of the development is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a nationally recognized botanical garden. Grey Rock Golf Club, recently acquired by the city of Austin, is one of the newest golf courses in the Austin area and provides a challenge for even the best on the links.
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