West Austin, Austin Texas

Austin, Texas

West Austin

Estates, hills and water

West Austin stretches from the western edge of downtown out through the hills toward Lake Austin and Lake Travis. The terrain does most of the work — elevation, canyon views and waterfront frontage set the ceiling on pricing.

It is also the most school-driven part of the luxury market, with Eanes ISD demand shaping value across Westlake and Rollingwood.

Expect larger lots, longer marketing timelines and more custom construction than anywhere else in the metro.

Eanes ISD

primary demand driver

Acreage

and canyon views

Waterfront

Lake Austin & Travis

Neighborhoods

The West Austin neighborhoods buyers ask about most.

Living here

Schools, Dining & Things To Do

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

Schools

  • Eanes ISD

    district-wide

    Westlake's district, among the highest rated in Texas

  • Hill Country Middle School

    ≈ 1.5 mi

    Eanes ISD campus serving Westlake

  • Westlake High School

    ≈ 2 mi

    Flagship Eanes ISD high school

Eat & Drink

  • Hudson's on the Bend

    ≈ 8 mi

    Longtime Hill Country fine dining

  • Lantana Place & Davenport Village

    ≈ 2-4 mi

    Everyday dining clusters for Westlake

  • The Oasis on Lake Travis

    ≈ 10 mi

    Sunset dining over the lake

Things To Do

  • Barton Creek Greenbelt

    ≈ 2 mi

    Swimming holes and climbing walls

  • Lake Austin & Lake Travis

    ≈ 1-10 mi

    Boating, marinas and waterfront parks

  • Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

    ≈ 2 mi

    Trails above Bee Cave Road

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