11 Austin Neighborhoods with the Best Community Amenities

Want to live life like you’re on vacation everyday? Meet your neighbors while attending a neighborhood function planned by the HOA? Have kids that love to get together with other kids and play sports? Don’t want to have your own pool, but would use the community pool often? A neighborhood with a variety of community amenities might be the best way to add socialization to your life without having to plan and pay for everything yourself. Austin is littered with master planned communities that have a neighborhood pool, but where can you find the neighborhoods with the best community amenities? You’ve come to the right place! Here are the top 11 Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities.

Mapped: 11 Austin Neighborhoods with the Best Community Amenities

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Southwest Austin Neighborhoods

Southwest Austin is the closest you can get to Downtown Austin without living in Downtown Austin. With highly rated schools, tons of things to do and a true suburban setting, you can’t do much better than Southwest Austin. Two neighborhoods in Southwest Austin made our list of Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities.

Belterra

• Zip Code: 78737
• School District: Dripping Springs ISD
• Elementary School: Rooster Springs
• Middle School: Sycamore Springs
• High School: Dripping Springs
• Average Home Price: $769,952
• Median Home Price: $751,000
• Price Range: Low $500k’s – $1.35MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,995

Belterra Amenities

Keeping with the motto, the community is absent of streets lights, allowing residents to sit on their back patios and enjoy the night stars. Of the 1,600 acres that belongs to Belterra, over 400 acres are open space with parks and nature trails. Other amenities in the close-knit community are the 9.5 acre Aquatic Center and Recreation Center (located at 801 Belterra Drive, Austin, TX 78737) with fitness center, basketball courts, resort-style swimming pool, kiddie pool, lap pool and playgrounds. If you are a nature lover, you’ll be very happy in Belterra.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Belterra Neighborhood Guide.

Belterra Homes for Sale

Circle C

• Zip Code: 78739 & 78749
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary School: Clayton, Kiker, Mills, Baranoff or Bear Creek
• Middle School: Gorzycki or Bailey
• High School: Bowie
• Average Home Price: $942,120
• Median Home Price: $861,750
• Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.65MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,912

Circle C Amenities

Circle C has three amenity centers: 2 in the main section of Circle C and 1 in Avana. The Circle C Swim Center is the original amenity center and is located at Lacrosse and Escarpment. There you’ll find a genuine, heated (year round) Olympic Size pool with plenty of space to lay out and get some sun and a toddler pool for the young kids. You’ll also find Circle C Catering, which is open nightly for late lunch/dinner, basketball courts, sand volleyball court and kids’ playground. The second amenity center is located at Lacrosse and Spruce Canyon. There you’ll find a resort style pool with water slide, meeting room available for gatherings with commercial kitchen and park. The third amenity center is found in Avana at Trissino Dr and Escarpment Blvd. There you’ll find a community pool, picnic pavilion and playscape. Throughout Circle C, you’ll find 5 HOA maintained parks which are located in Vintage Place, Park Place, Wildflower Park, the Swim Center and at Circle C Metro Park. Circle C Metro Park has nearly 550 acres of open space, 2 miles of walking trails, 18 hole disc golf, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, playground and picnic tables. Slaughter Creek Trails are located just off 1826 and are one of the area’s best kept secrets. There are rarely people there and you can see lots of wildlife as you run or bike.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Circle C Neighborhood Guide.

Circle C Homes for Sale

Southeast Austin Neighborhoods

Southeast Austin has blown up over the last few years. An area that used to be ranch land and older homes has become a blossoming mecca of master planned communities and new construction. Though Southeast Austin master planned communities do tend to have a solid amenity package, one community in particular has gone over and above and deserves to be included on our list of Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities.

Easton Park

• Zip Code: 78744
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary School: Newton Collins
• Middle School: Ojeda
• High School: Del Valle
• Average Home Price: $520,648
• Median Home Price: $488,870
• Price Range: Low $300k’s – High $700k’s
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,034

Easton Park Amenities

Southeast Austin’s most highly touted neighborhood to date, Easton Park offers residents more amenities than they even have the time to enjoy. The amenity center will include a resort style pool, fitness center, indoor and outdoor lounge spaces, bocce ball courts, outdoor bar and gaming area. Experience Park is where you’ll learn more about Easton Park and meet the neighborhood’s Lifestyle Director who is in charge of planning fun activities for residents to enjoy. Head to Lookout Point, located at the highest peak in Easton Park and enjoy views of the neighborhood and surrounding area. Some unique amenities you won’t find in many neighborhoods include a trike track, hammock garden, giant chess game and corn hole. You’ll also find a playground, grill stations, giant lawn area for the kids to run or for a picnic and a dog park.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Easton Park Neighborhood Guide.

Easton Park Homes for Sale

Northwest Austin Neighborhoods

Northwest Austin is ideal for the person who likes hills and wants to be close to Austin. Northwest Austin neighborhoods are known for their newer floor plans and mature trees, so they don’t look sterile like most other suburban areas of Austin. Two neighborhoods in Northwest Austin made our list of Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities.

Avery Ranch

• Zip Code: 78717
• School District: Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD
• Elementary School: England, Patsy Sommer or Purple Sage (RRISD) or Rutledge (LISD)
• Middle School: Pearson Ranch (RRISD) or Stiles (LISD)
• High School: McNeil (RRISD) or Vista Ridge (LISD)
• Average Home Price: $704,355
• Median Home Price: $655,000
• Price Range: Low $400k’s – $1.75MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,525

Avery Ranch Amenities

This large, master-planned community has not one, but five community centers covering 17 acres. The main center has a basketball court, where you can get in on a game of pick-up, sand volleyball tournaments, tennis courts and swimming in the 25 meter pool. Plus, you’ll also find an outdoor amphitheater for local events. If you like to hike, you’ll love the 8.5 mile hike and bike trails that connect Cedar Park to Round Rock. If you prefer to swim or tan, try the Junior Olympic lap pool, kid’s beach pool and a tanning pool and spa. One thing is for sure, you or your kids will not be short on things to do. If you like to golf, Avery Ranch Golf Club is a 226 acre, 18-hole golf course bordering a 60 acre lake. It is one of the prettier courses in Austin and it’s public, so no country club membership required. The HOA also plans several activities to get the community together throughout the year. From Easter Egg Hunts to Santa’s Sleigh Rides, you’ll always have something to do with your family.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Avery Ranch Neighborhood Guide.

Avery Ranch Homes for Sale

Steiner Ranch

• Zip Code: 78732
• School District: Leander ISD
• Elementary School: Steiner Ranch, Laura Welch Bush or River Ridge
• Middle School: Canyon Ridge
• High School: Vandegrift
• Average Home Price: $986,258
• Median Home Price: $847,955
• Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.625MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 3,179

Steiner Ranch Amenities

What really draws people to Steiner Ranch (other than the top rated schools) are the fabulous amenities you’ll find there. Steiner Ranch has three community centers with pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, playscapes, multi-purpose ball fields and 20 miles of hiking trails. There are also over 150 organized sports teams that play in Steiner for those competitive types. Steiner Ranch employs a full-time activities director to plan activities like free adult yoga, Spanish lessons, playgroups and martial arts to name a few. Plus, because of where Steiner Ranch is located, you can launch your boat on either Lake Austin or Lake Travis in just about 5 minutes. If you want to live your life like you’re on vacation, Steiner Ranch is the place for you.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Guide.

Steiner Ranch Homes for Sale

Dripping Springs Neighborhoods

Dripping Springs is another new addition to our list. As development continues west, Dripping Springs has become not only a spot for those looking for acreage, but also for those looking for a master planned feel in a more natural setting. Dripping Springs had two neighborhoods make our list of Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities. And, they don’t disappoint.

Headwaters

• Zip Code: 78620
• School District: Dripping Springs ISD
• Elementary School: Dripping Springs
• Middle School: Dripping Springs
• High School: Dripping Springs
• Average Home Price: $770,564
• Median Home Price: $751,616
• Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $1MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,653

Headwaters Amenities

One of Dripping Springs’ most highly sought after master planned communities for the uniqueness of the homes, Headwaters amenities do not disappoint. The main amenity center, named HW Central, is called the heart of the community. The space includes indoor and outdoor spaces that overlook the Texas Hill Country. Outside you’ll find plenty of comfortable furniture to relax and even some covered space if you’re not looking to get sun or swim. For cold nights, the outdoor fireplace is a big hit. Inside, you’ll find the Lifestyle Director, whose job it is to plan fun activities for the residents as well as a state of the art fitness facility that overlooks the pool. Other notable amenities include the croquet lawn, manicured play fields, resort style pool and splash pad, playground and hike and bike trails that meander around the neighborhood.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Headwaters Neighborhood Guide.

Headwaters Homes for Sale

Caliterra

• Zip Code: 78620
• School District: Dripping Springs ISD
• Elementary School: Walnut Springs
• Middle School: Dripping Springs
• High School: Dripping Springs
• Average Home Price: $834,167
• Median Home Price: $794,950
• Price Range: Mid $400k’s – $2.5MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average Square Feet: 3,322

Caliterra Amenities

Keeping with the open space theme of Dripping Springs, Caliterra’s developers tried to keep as much open space and and build parks and trails that fit in with the land. The 250 acres of preserved open space will protect the wildlife habitat and ranching roots. Caliterra Commons, the center point of the community, is connected by trails, so residents have the ability to walk to events. Here you’ll find activities for adults and kids. Treehouse Park is a playground built around several 100 year old live oak trees, giving it (as the name suggests) a treehouse feel. The Adventure Club cabin is where you can fish, camp or just enjoy being outside with friends. The community garden offers residents space to grow their own fruits and vegetables without having to build planters in their own yards. And, Caliterra will soon have its own resort style pool overlooking Onion Creek as well as separate kid’s pool.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Caliterra Neighborhood Guide.

Caliterra Homes for Sale

Lake Travis Neighborhoods

The Lake Travis area is located on the west side of Austin and is one of the more picturesque suburbs. If you love the Lake, this area combines the neighborhood amenities as well as easy access to Lake Travis. Four neighborhoods in Lake Travis made our list of Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities.

Rough Hollow

• Zip Code: 78738
• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Elementary School: Rough Hollow
• Middle School: Lake Travis
• High School: Lake Travis
• Average Home Price: $1,341,524
• Median Home Price: $1,002,407
• Price Range: High $400k’s – $4.6MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average Square Feet: 3,538

Rough Hollow Amenities

Rough Hollow residents have access to some of the best amenities in the Austin area. And, with a Rough Life Director to plan events and classes, residents will always have something to do. The main amenity center, Highland Village, is the newest water-themed amenity center that gives residents a place to socialize, dine play and relax. This center features a lazy river, splash pad, kid’s pool, adult pool with swim-up bar, pavilion with a demonstration kitchen, village green and open air marketplace. The Rough Hollow Marina and Yacht Club offers a variety of concierge and seasonal valet services designed to simplify the yachting experience. You’ll also find a casual restaurant (that’s actually pretty good), state of the art fitness center, resort style negative edge pool, outdoor amphitheater, dual-car tram to the marina, fully-stocked ship’s shore, fuel pumps and a 4,000 sq ft pavilion overlooking the lake. The Fitness Center has two gyms overseen by Paul Holubets, CPT, a nationally certified personal trainer with ACE.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rough Hollow Neighborhood Guide.

Rough Hollow Homes for Sale

Sweetwater

• Zip Code: 78738
• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Elementary School: Rough Hollow
• Middle School: Lake Travis
• High School: Lake Travis
• Average Home Price: $809,445
• Median Home Price: $725,000
• Price Range: Low $500k’s – $3.25MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,804

Sweetwater Amenities

Sweetwater has one of the nicest amenity centers in Austin and is a great way to meet your neighbors. With a resort style beach entry pool and splash pad, you will feel like you are on vacation. If you want to swim for exercise, you’ll be able to do so in the dedicated lap lanes. The Hill Country inspired clubhouse with indoor event space is perfect for a get together with friends, yoga class or book club meeting. The outdoor pavilion is great for relaxing in the shade while watching the kids in the pool. If your kids like to play sports, they’ll enjoy athletic fields, sports courts and an events lawn. If that’s not enough – the Sweetwater HOA has a dedicated events manager to plan classes, special events, clubs, interest groups and meetings.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Sweetwater Neighborhood Guide.

Sweetwater Homes for Sale

Belvedere

• Zip Code: 78738
• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Elementary School: Bee Cave
• Middle School: Bee Cave
• High School: Lake Travis
• Average Home Price: $2,546,064
• Median Home Price: $2,472,750
• Price Range: $1.7MM – $3.9MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/5
• Average Square Feet: 4,964

Belvedere Amenities

Though Belvedere is located about 7 miles from Bee Cave and is surrounded by nature, that doesn’t mean you will have a shortage of things to do. Inside this gated community, you’ll find an Amenity Center with indoor and outdoor facilities, a full kitchen and a clubhouse where you can host large gatherings. Its a great place to bring the neighborhood together. Plus, you’ll also find a Children’s Playground and Sport Court where you can take the kids to play some basketball. During the summer, no need to go all the way to Schlitterbahn to float down a lazy river, Belvedere has one! Like to fish? Try their fishing ponds for a relaxing afternoon. Or, hike on the nature trails in the 80 acre nature preserve.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Belvedere Neighborhood Guide.

Belvedere Homes for Sale

Reserve at Lake Travis

• Zip Code: 78669
• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Elementary School: West Cypress Hills
• Middle School: Lake Travis
• High School: Lake Travis
• Average Home Price: $1,471,167
• Median Home Price: $1,450,000
• Price Range: Mid $400k’s – $3MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,695

Reserve at Lake Travis Amenities

The amenities at the Reserve at Lake Travis come with membership to the Cypress Club, which is mandatory for lot and home owners. The club features a swim park and lazy river with towel service, cabana rental and bar and food services (seasonal). The lodge features social events, a putting green, sand volleyball court and kid’s play area. The family fishing pond offers catch and release fishing, ¼ mile path, covered cabanas and fishing piers. The club definitely looks more like a fancy resort than what you typically find at your community pool. The marina, which is Lake Travis’ deepest water marina, has state of the art, concierge service so you can enjoy being on your boat, not maintaining your boat. There are also public restrooms, potable water, electricity hookups and video surveillance. Parking is only steps away and there is golf cart access to the marina. Residents with out of town guests enjoy the luxury cabin rentals, where they can put their guests up close by. The Barn is the newest amenity in the Reserve at Lake Travis and is over near its urban Farmhouse collection. This 3,200 sqft facility has a sprawling indoor lounge, game tables, big screen TV’s and outdoor space with kitchen and BBQ.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Reserve at Lake Travis Neighborhood Guide.

Reserve at Lake Travis Homes for Sale

Cedar Park and Leander Neighborhoods

Cedar Park and Leander are the two Northwest suburbs of Austin known for their highly rated schools and proximity to Austin’s Northwest Tech Corridor. Two neighborhoods in Leander made our list of Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities.

Crystal Falls

• Zip Code: 78641
• School District: Leander ISD
• Elementary School: Whitestone or Winkley
• Middle School: Leander or Running Brushy
• High School: Leander
• Average Home Price: $879,915
• Median Home Price: $780,000
• Price Range: Low $300k’s – $2.3MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average Square Feet: 3,278

Crystal Falls Amenities

Crystal Falls residents enjoy access to one of the prettiest community pools in the Austin area. And, for residents who like to swim, there are two swimming complexes to enjoy. The Quarry Park Amenity Center has a Junior size Olympic pool with splash pad and buckets where kids can splash around and you can swim laps. The Grotto Pool is the more relaxing setting, featuring two beautiful waterfalls, lounging rocks direct from nature, underwater seating and adjoining shallow kids pool. If you like a more active lifestyle, check out the tennis courts, sand volleyball court, 18-hole disc golf course or miles of nature walking trails. Many also enjoy the catch and release fishing lake and picnic areas with natural limestone picnic tables and BBQ grills.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Crystal Falls Neighborhood Guide.

Crystal Falls Homes for Sale

Travisso

• Zip Code: 78641
• School District: Leander ISD
• Elementary School: Mason
• Middle School: Running Brushy
• High School: Leander
• Average Home Price: $1,009,630
• Median Home Price: $877,303
• Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.5MM
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average Square Feet: 3,353

Travisso Amenities

With 9,200 sqft of indoor and outdoor amenity space, it’s hard for Travisso residents to not find something to do. The Mediterranean style amenity center sits atop a bluff where residents can take in the view of the Texas Hill Country while sitting on the patio. The indoor amenity center includes a 2,000sqft state of the art workout facility with cardio equipment, weights, exercise classes and yoga as well as an air conditioned space that can be rented out for parties. Outside you’ll find lighted tennis courts, resort style pool and kids splash pad, open air pavilion for events, fire pit, playground and soccer fields. If you want to walk to the amenity center, you can use the hike and bike trails that wind through the neighborhood, or you can park in their large parking lot.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Travisso Neighborhood Guide.

Travisso Homes for Sale

Round Rock and Pflugerville Neighborhoods

Round Rock and Pflugerville are the two suburbs on the eastern side of Austin. Both cities are known for their value and kid friendly neighborhoods. One neighborhood in Round Rock and one in Pflugerville made our list of Austin neighborhoods with the best community amenities.

Teravista

• Zip Code: 78665
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary School: Teravista
• Middle School: Hopewell
• High School: Stony Point
• Average Home Price: $578,114
• Median Home Price: $577,000
• Price Range: Mid $300k’s – High $900k’s
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,777

Teravista Amenities

Teravista residents not only have access to all of the great amenities that are open year round, but also have a very active HOA that plans activities for its residents, including snow during the Winter. There are 3 community pools, several fishing ponds and parks, kids’ playgrounds and hike and bike trails to name a few. The Teravista Amenity Center, located adjacent the Teravista Golf Club, has a fitness center, pool, tennis courts, pooch parlor, basketball court and a fishing pond. The Retreat has a community pool, BBQ grill and fire pit. Wildflower Park, the newest of the community centers, has a pool, fireplace, covered pavilion, indoor gathering space, fitness center, Wildflower Pond and an outdoor amphitheater. One of the neighborhood’s more unique neighborhoods includes a 150 year old Ranch House that is rentable for residents looking to throw a party. For those who like to golf, the Teravista Golf Club is a daily fee, public 18-hole golf course that gives discounts to residents and has a pro shop, cafe and Clubhouse.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Teravista Neighborhood Guide.

Teravista Homes for Sale

Falcon Pointe

• Zip Code: 78660
• School District: Pflugerville ISD
• Elementary School: Murchison
• Middle School: Kelly
• High School: Hendrickson
• Average Home Price: $574,348
• Median Home Price: $555,000
• Price Range: High $300k’s – High $800k’s
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Feet: 2,730

Falcon Pointe Amenities

Falcon Pointe is the most amenitized neighborhood in Pflugerville. No matter where in the neighborhood you live, you’re likely within walking distance to one of the neighborhood’s parks or amenity centers. For starters, there are three trails – one 2.1 mile trail on the north end of the neighborhood, one 2.8 mile trail on the east side of the neighborhood and one 1 mile trail on the south end of the neighborhood. Residents also enjoy access to a kids’s splash pad and water park, complete with spill buckets, sprinklers and picnic areas as well as a more traditional swimming pool. Central Park is a 26.5 acre park with 18-hole disc golf course, playground and pool. There are also 8 community parks located throughout the neighborhood with playgrounds, ball fields, open space for running and picnic areas. And, Falcon Pointe does not forget your fur-kids either. Falcon Pointe Bark Park and Gardens is a 2.5 acre park with 2 dog parks, pear orchard, meadow and community gardens. No matter what you like to do, there are plenty of choices in Falcon Pointe.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Falcon Pointe Neighborhood Guide.

Falcon Pointe Homes for Sale

Median and average price come from ACTRIS sold data 5/16/2021-5/15/2022.

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