Northwest Austin, Austin Texas

Austin, Texas

Northwest Austin

Hills, canyons and short tech commutes

Northwest Austin stretches from Far West Boulevard north through Great Hills and Anderson Mill, west to the Lake Austin bluffs at River Place and Jester.

Terrain defines the housing: split-level and hillside homes from the 1970s and 1980s, contemporary rebuilds, and newer gated pockets with canyon or lake views.

It is a favorite for buyers who want mature neighborhoods, strong schools and a ten-minute commute to the Domain or the 183 tech corridor.

Canyon views

and mature trees

Tech corridor

10-minute commutes

Established

hillside neighborhoods

Neighborhoods

The Northwest Austin neighborhoods buyers ask about most.

Living here

Schools, Dining & Things To Do

Distances are approximate from the center of Northwest Austin. School attendance zones change — always confirm the assigned campus for a specific address.

Schools

  • Doss & Hill Elementary (AISD)

    ≈ 1-3 mi

    Northwest Hills and Great Hills campuses

  • Murchison Middle School (AISD)

    ≈ 2 mi

    Serves most of Northwest Austin

  • Anderson High School (AISD)

    ≈ 3 mi

    IB program campus

Eat & Drink

  • The Arboretum & Domain

    ≈ 2-4 mi

    Two major dining and shopping districts

  • Far West & Mesa

    ≈ 1 mi

    Neighborhood restaurants and cafes

  • Lakewood & 2222 corridor

    ≈ 3 mi

    Casual dining toward Lake Austin

Things To Do

  • River Place Nature Trail

    ≈ 6 mi

    One of Austin's most demanding hikes

  • Bull Creek District Park

    ≈ 2 mi

    Swimming holes and shaded trails

  • Emma Long Metropolitan Park

    ≈ 6 mi

    Lake Austin beach and boat access

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