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: 78736
2016 Tax Rate: 1.92
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 26 minutes, 19 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin or Oak Hill
Middle School: Small
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $705,813
Median Home Price: $742,751
Overlook Estates Homes for Sale
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Ridgeview
Neighborhood: Ridgeview
Zip Code: 78737
2016 Tax Rate: 1.92
Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 20 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin
Middle School: Gorzycki
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $511,044
Median Home Price: $515,520
Ridgeview Homes for Sale
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Estates of Lewis Mountain
Neighborhood: Estates of Lewis Mountain
Zip Code: 78737
2016 Tax Rate: 1.93
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 19 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin
Middle School: Gorzycki
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $1,308,000
Median Home Price: $1,199,000
Estates of Lewis Mountain Homes for Sale
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Granada Estates
Neighborhood: Granada Estates
Zip Code: 78737
2016 Tax Rate: 1.93
Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin
Middle School: Gorzycki
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $397,634
Median Home Price: $396,475
Granada Estates Homes for Sale
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Shady Hollow
Neighborhood: Shady Hollow
Zip Code: 78739, 78748
2016 Tax Rate: 1.93-2.38
Distance to Downtown Austin: 20 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 18 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $385,221
Median Home Price: $366,500
Shady Hollow Homes for Sale
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Circle C
Neighborhood: Circle C
Zip Code: 78739, 78749
2016 Tax Rate: 2.2-2.4
Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff, Clayton, Kiker or Mills
Middle School: Bailey or Gorzycki
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $477,921
Median Home Price: $458,600
Circle C Homes for Sale
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Village at Western Oaks
Neighborhood: Village at Western Oaks
Zip Code: 78749
2016 Tax Rate: 2.3
Distance to Downtown Austin: 16 minutes, 11 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 16 minutes, 15 miles
Elementary School: Patton or Mills
Middle School: Small or Gorzycki
High School: Bowie or Austin
Average Home Price: $364,551
Median Home Price: $360,154
Village at Western Oaks Homes for Sale
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Olympic Heights West
Neighborhood: Olympic Heights West
Zip Code: 78748
2016 Tax Rate: 2.3
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $259,250
Median Home Price: $259,250
Olympic Heights West Homes for Sale
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Bridges at Bear Creek
Neighborhood: Bridges at Bear Creek
Zip Code: 78748
2016 Tax Rate: 2.3
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 15 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $419,662
Median Home Price: $393,500
Bridges at Bear Creek Homes for Sale
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Meridian
Neighborhood: Meridian
Zip Code: 78739
2016 Tax Rate: 2.3
Distance to Downtown Austin: 21 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 22 minutes, 20 miles
Elementary School: Baldwin
Middle School: Gorzycki
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $587,025
Median Home Price: $498,000
Meridian Homes for Sale
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Oak Parke
Neighborhood: Oak Parke
Zip Code: 78749
2016 Tax Rate: 2.3
Distance to Downtown Austin: 17 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $391,519
Median Home Price: $395,000
Oak Parke Homes for Sale
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Brodie Springs
Neighborhood: Brodie Springs
Zip Code: 78748
2016 Tax Rate: 2.3
Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 13 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 17 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $593,750
Median Home Price: $598,500
Brodie Springs Homes for Sale
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Brodie Springs Neighborhood Guide.
Estates of Bauerle Ranch
Neighborhood: Estates of Bauerle Ranch
Zip Code: 78748
2016 Tax Rate: 2.3
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 19 miles
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Average Home Price: $426,750
Median Home Price: $423,500
Estates of Bauerle Ranch Homes for Sale
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Estates of Bauerle Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Average and median sales price data is from ACTRIS 3/1/2016-2/28/2017.
Looking for a Home in a Southwest Austin Neighborhood with Low Taxes and Great Schools?
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