Southwest Austin is an ideal area of town for someone who works in South Austin or even Downtown. With highly rated schools, lower property tax rates, fairly new construction and master planned communities, it has the feel of a suburb without being so far out. Southwest Austin is a pretty big area, however. And, you might be overwhelmed by your choices. Here, we’ve put together a list of the Southwest Austin neighborhoods with the lowest property tax rate and best schools. Wondering which neighborhood is the best fit for your family? Try our Austin Neighborhood Finder.
Mapped: Southwest Austin Neighborhoods with the Lowest Property Tax Rate and Best Schools
Overlook Estates
Neighborhood: Overlook Estates
Zip Code: 787
2021 Tax Rate: 1.700
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 26 minutes, 19 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin (8/10) or Oak Hill (5/10)
Middle School: Small (7/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $1,276,286
Median Home Price: $1,300,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Overlook Estates Neighborhood Guide.
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Ridgeview
Neighborhood: Ridgeview
Zip Code: 78737
2021 Tax Rate: 1.7007
Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 20 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin (8/10)
Middle School: Gorzycki (9/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $753,143
Median Home Price: $760,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Ridgeview Neighborhood Guide.
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Estates of Lewis Mountain
Neighborhood: Estates of Lewis Mountain
Zip Code: 78737
2021 Tax Rate: 1.7007
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 19 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin (8/10)
Middle School: Gorzycki (9/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $3,395,000
Median Home Price: $3,395,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Estates of Lewis Mountain Neighborhood Guide.
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Granada Estates
Neighborhood: Granada Estates
Zip Code: 78737
2021 Tax Rate: 1.7007
Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin (8/10)
Middle School: Gorzycki (9/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $871,830
Median Home Price: $877,500
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Granada Estates Neighborhood Guide.
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Shady Hollow
Neighborhood: Shady Hollow
Zip Code: 78739, 78748
2021 Tax Rate: 1.7932-2.1767
Distance to Downtown Austin: 20 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 18 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $691,053
Median Home Price: $665,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Shady Hollow Neighborhood Guide.
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Circle C
Neighborhood: Circle C
Zip Code: 78739, 78749
2021 Tax Rate: 2.14-2.37
Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10), Bear Creek (8/10), Clayton (8/10), Kiker (8/10) or Mills (9/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10) or Gorzycki (9/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $892,426
Median Home Price: $837,500
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Circle C Neighborhood Guide.
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Village at Western Oaks
Neighborhood: Village at Western Oaks
Zip Code: 78749
2021 Tax Rate: 2.1767
Distance to Downtown Austin: 16 minutes, 11 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 16 minutes, 15 miles
Elementary School: Patton (7/10) or Mills (9/10)
Middle School: Small (7/10) or Gorzycki (9/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10) or Austin (6/10)
Average Home Price: $653,040
Median Home Price: $632,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Village at Western Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
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Olympic Heights West
Neighborhood: Olympic Heights West
Zip Code: 78748
2021 Tax Rate: 2.1767
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $462,842
Median Home Price: $467,750
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Olympic Heights West Neighborhood Guide.
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Bridges at Bear Creek
Neighborhood: Bridges at Bear Creek
Zip Code: 78748
2021 Tax Rate: 2.1767
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 15 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $716,235
Median Home Price: $669,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Bridges at Bear Creek Neighborhood Guide.
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Meridian
Neighborhood: Meridian
Zip Code: 78739
2021 Tax Rate: 2.5025
Distance to Downtown Austin: 21 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 22 minutes, 20 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin (8/10)
Middle School: Gorzycki (9/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $1,144,540
Median Home Price: $820,500
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Meridian Neighborhood Guide.
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Oak Parke
Neighborhood: Oak Parke
Zip Code: 78749
2021 Tax Rate: 2.1767
Distance to Downtown Austin: 17 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $655,938
Median Home Price: $652,500
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Oak Parke Neighborhood Guide.
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Brodie Springs
Neighborhood: Brodie Springs
Zip Code: 78748
2021 Tax Rate: 2.1767
Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 13 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $941,567
Median Home Price: $909,700
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Brodie Springs Neighborhood Guide.
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Estates of Bauerle Ranch
Neighborhood: Estates of Bauerle Ranch
Zip Code: 78748
2021 Tax Rate: 2.1767
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 19 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Home Price: $670,250
Median Home Price: $670,250
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Estates of Bauerle Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
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Average and median sales price data is from ACTRIS 1/16/2021-1/15/2022. School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of November 2023. Thanks for reading our Southwest Austin Neighborhoods with the Lowest Property Tax Rate and the Best Schools post.
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