Austin is one of Texas’ best cities when it comes to golf. Not only can you play almost all year round, but you have several quality choices located throughout the city. Luxury golf course communities sit on some of Austin’s best golf courses and most prestigious country clubs. Here is our list of Best Austin Luxury Golf Course Communities.
Mapped: Best Austin Luxury Golf Course Communities
Luxury Golf Course Community: Barton Creek
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 18-26 minutes, 10 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 20-26 minutes, 16.5 miles
- Zip Code: 78735
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Oak Hill
- Middle School: O’Henry
- High School: Austin
- Average Price: $2,917,863
- Median Price: $2,250,000
- Price Range: $1.2MM – $10.5MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/5
- Average Square Feet: 5,898
Barton Creek is the closest luxury golf course community to Downtown Austin. Located between Bee Cave Road and Southwest Parkway in Southwest Austin, Barton Creek is the top choice for someone looking for a resort style country club minutes from Downtown. There are 16 sections of the neighborhood, built over the course of a couple of decades, so you’re likely to find one that appeals to you.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Barton Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Barton Creek Homes for Sale
Luxury Golf Course Community: Spanish Oaks
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 24-40 minutes, 18 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 24-40 minutes, 22 miles
- Zip Code: 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary School: Lake Pointe
- Middle School: Bee Cave
- High School: Lake Travis
- Average Price: $4,009,600
- Median Price: $3,300,000
- Price Range: $1.65MM – $8.5MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 5/6
- Average Square Feet: 6,704
Spanish Oaks is the luxury golf course community you would select if golf was your number 1 priority, or if you wanted to minimize your commute to the airport or Downtown. Though farther from Downtown than Barton Creek, Spanish Oaks is on the 71 east/west commute, which is much less traveled than our north/south arteries. Spanish Oaks is one of the only clubs in the Austin area that laid out the golf course on the best real estate and then built homes around it. Unfortunately for those who prefer to live on the golf course, there aren’t as many golf course home sites in Spanish Oaks as there are in other luxury golf course neighborhoods. But, you’ll enjoy top rated golf.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Spanish Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Spanish Oaks Homes for Sale
Luxury Golf Course Community: Steiner Ranch
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 28-40 minutes, 19 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 30-45 minutes, 28 miles
- Zip Code: 78732
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: Laura Welch Bush, Steiner Ranch or River Ridge
- Middle School: Canyon Ridge
- High School: Vandegrift
- Average Price: $960,285
- Median Price: $827,000
- Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.35MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Feet: 3,225
Steiner Ranch is the be all end all when it comes to the full package. Top rated schools, neighborhood amenities, community events, hilly terrain, golf and waterfront are all found in Steiner Ranch. The UT Golf Club is not just open to UT Alumni and is one of the more welcoming clubs in the area. Luxury golf course homes line the fairways of the course and enjoy all the benefits of luxury golf course living plus the community benefits of living in Steiner Ranch. If you work north, Steiner Ranch is the ideal luxury golf course community for you.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Steiner Ranch Homes for Sale
Luxury Golf Course Community: River Place
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 24-35 minutes, 15 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 28-40 minutes, 25 miles
- Zip Code: 78730
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary School: River Place
- Middle School: Four Points
- High School: Vandegrift
- Average Price: $1,290,682
- Median Price: $1,200,000
- Price Range: Low $600k’s – $4.2MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Feet: 3,673
River Place is known for being one of Austin’s most family oriented clubs and is the luxury golf community for you if you like the location of Steiner Ranch but don’t need all those amenities. River Place is surrounded by golf, greenbelt and water, so many of the homes have superior lots and views. Unlike Steiner, there are a couple of ways to access the neighborhood, making it easier for residents to get to all areas of Austin.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our River Place Neighborhood Guide.
River Place Homes for Sale
Luxury Golf Course Community: Davenport Ranch
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 18-28 minutes, 12 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 18-26 minutes, 17 miles
- Zip Code: 78746
- School District: Eanes ISD
- Elementary School: Bridge Point
- Middle School: Hill Country
- High School: Westlake
- Average Price: $2,022,313
- Median Price: $2,007,500
- Price Range: Mid $800k’s – $3.4MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Feet: 3,653
Davenport Ranch is one the only master planned luxury golf course community in the Eanes ISD. Centrally located at 360 and Lake Austin, Davenport Ranch is the ideal location for a family who needs to be both North and Downtown. It is also ideal for someone who enjoys both golf and waterfront living and who likes to be surrounded by nature (Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve surrounds the community).
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Davenport Ranch Homes for Sale
Luxury Golf Course Community: Flintrock at Hurst Creek
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 28-45 minutes, 24 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 28-40 minutes, 20 miles
- Zip Code: 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary School: Lakeway
- Middle School: Hudson Bend
- High School: Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,335,613
- Median Price: $1,385,000
- Price Range: Mid $700k’s – $2.2MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Feet: 3,688
Flintrock at Hurst Creek is one of the few luxury golf course communities where you can find newer construction. Located in the highly rated Lake Travis ISD and staffed with a full time guard at the gate, Flintrock at Hurst Creek is perfect for someone looking for a luxury golf course community with many of the luxury homes located within walking distance of the club house.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Flintrock at Hurst Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Flintrock at Hurst Creek Homes for Sale
Luxury Golf Course Community: Hills of Lakeway
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 30-45 minutes, 22 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 30-45 minutes, 25 miles
- Zip Code: 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary School: Lakeway
- Middle School: Hudson Bend
- High School: Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,033,804
- Median Price: $975,000
- Price Range: Mid $600k’s – $1.75MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Feet: 3,433
The Hills of Lakeway is an established luxury golf course community. Also located in the prestigious Lake Travis ISD with a 24/7 guard at the gate, The Hills is ideal for someone looking for a larger than average lot without sacrificing location and amenities. The Hills sits on some of Lakeway’s best courses and has more golf course lots than any other luxury golf course community.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Hills of Lakeway Neighborhood Guide
Hills of Lakeway Homes for Sale
Luxury Golf Course Community: Cimarron Hills
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 35-50 minutes, 34 miles
- Distance to Austin Airport: 40-50 minutes, 39 miles
- Zip Code: 78628
- School District: Liberty Hill ISD or Georgetown ISD
- Elementary School: Rancho Sienna or Wolf Ranch
- Middle School: Liberty Hill or James Tippit
- High School: Liberty Hill or East View
- Average Price: $1,369,084
- Median Price: $1,286,875
- Price Range: Mid $400k’s – $2.65MM
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Feet: 3,764
Cimarron Hills is the only luxury golf course community located north of Austin in Georgetown. Most of the homes were built after 2000 (with some new construction still available), so you’ll find all of the high quality finishes today’s buyers are looking for in a luxury home. Mandatory HOA membership includes a social membership to Cimarron Hills Country Club. Add golf and you’ll get to play some of some of the area’s best holes on the Jack Nicklaus signature course. Cimarron Hills is ideal for someone looking for a luxury golf course community that’s in more of a rural than suburban setting.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cimarron Hills Neighborhood Guide.
Cimarron Hills Homes for Sale
Average and median price and size was pulled from ACTRIS MLS data 4/1/2021-3/31/2022.
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