If you’re relocating to Austin, you’re probably pretty overwhelmed by your neighborhood choices, especially if you can live anywhere in the city. Austin has a lot of great neighborhoods, but not every neighborhood will fit what you’re looking for. In this post, we’ve helped you narrow down your choices if you have $700k to spend. We’ve listed the top 10 Austin neighborhoods for $700k, explained why they made the list, listed what’s currently for sale and gave you a link to where you can learn more about each in our Austin neighborhood guides.
Austin Neighborhoods for $700k Mapped
Below you’ll see a visual representation of our top 10 Austin neighborhoods for $700k. We’ve split the map in layers based on school districts in case there is a school district you’d like to target.
Top 10 Austin Neighborhoods for $700k
Here are our top 10 Austin neighborhoods for $700,000 in order of lowest to highest median price. Most neighborhoods on this list have a range of housing prices. You’ll see even some have average and median prices more or less than $700,000. But, those neighborhoods consist of hundreds, if not thousands, of homes and have sections of homes that are closer to $700,000.
Southland Oaks
Area of Town: Southwest Austin
Zip Code: 78748
Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 15 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 22 minutes, 18 miles
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Average Price: $673,612
Median Price: $655,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
Average SqFt: 2,235
Median SqFt: 2,183
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
A section of the very popular Shady Hollow neighborhood, Southland Oaks is a great choice for someone who wants top rated schools south of Austin. Homes sit on nearly 1/4 acre lots, on average, making them some of the largest on our list. Homes do have some extra space between them and are good size for a family. Southland Oaks does have a community pool, park and on-site elementary school, so it definitely has a suburban vibe. And, with homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, they are new enough to have open floor plans and a more modern finish out and old enough to have mature landscaping for shade and privacy.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Southland Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Southland Oaks Neighborhood Map
Southland Oaks Homes for Sale
Lakewood
Area of Town: Northwest Austin
Zip Code: 78750
Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 10 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 21 minutes, 19 miles
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Hill
Middle School: Murchison
High School: Anderson
Average Price: $654,962
Median Price: $669,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,871
Median SqFt: 1,909
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lakewood is one of Austin’s lesser known neighborhoods and when you drive around it, you’ll wonder why. It’s conveniently located off 360 just north of 2222, so it’s convenient for someone who needs to commute north of downtown. Even more convenient for households that need to commute in different directions. The neighborhood is hilly, so you will get some homes with views. If you’re looking for a great location and a highly rated section of the Austin ISD, Lakewood is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Lakewood Neighborhood Guide.
Lakewood Neighborhood Map
Lakewood Homes for Sale
Barrington Oaks
Area of Town: Northwest Austin
Zip Code: 78759
Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 13 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 20 miles
School District: Round Rock ISD
Elementary School: Kathy Caraway
Middle School: Canyon Vista
High School: Westwood
Average Price: $666,356
Median Price: $674,750
Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
Average SqFt: 1,793
Median SqFt: 1,715
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.215
Barrington Oaks is one of the few neighborhoods on this list located north. It’s also one of the more affordable and definitely a great choice if you need highly rated schools. Homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s and sit on larger lots creating more space between your neighbor. It’s also conveniently located off Spicewood Springs Road at 183, making it easy for someone who works in Northwest Austin to get to work. If you’re looking to keep your budget at $700k and want to be north, Barrington Oaks is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Barrington Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Barrington Oaks Neighborhood Map
Barrington Oaks Homes for Sale
Village at Western Oaks
Area of Town: Southwest Austin
Zip Code: 78749
Distance to Downtown Austin: 16 minutes, 11 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 15 minutes, 14 miles
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Mills or Patton
Middle School: Gorzycki or Small
High School: Bowie or Austin
Average Price: $699,079
Median Price: $677,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
Average SqFt: 2,131
Median SqFt: 2,117
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.194
One of the early Southwest Austin master planned communities, Village at Western Oaks was built over the course of several decades giving the neighborhood a variation of architectural styles and layouts. Some of the neighborhood is bound by an HOA and other parts are not. Located between Slaughter and Convict Hill road, the neighborhood is one of the larger on our list, making it a more likely change you’d find more than one option for sale.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Village at Western Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Village at Western Oaks Neighborhood Map
Village at Western Oaks Homes for Sale
Avery Ranch
Area of Town: Northwest Austin
Zip Code: 78717
Distance to Downtown Austin: 30 minutes, 20 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 26 miles
School District: Leander ISD or Round Rock ISD
Elementary School: Rutledge, England, Patsy Sommer or Purple Sage
Middle School: Henry, Stiles, Cedar Valley, Grisham or Pearson Ranch
High School: Vista Ridge or McNeil
Average Price: $766,976
Median Price: $700,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,640
Median SqFt: 2,289
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.198
Avery Ranch is one of the best master planned communities in Austin. With over 4,000 homes on 1,800 acres, Avery Ranch homes range from affordable to semi-luxury. Residents are attracted to Avery Ranch, in part, because of the tremendous amenities. With five amenity centers, four community pools, sports fields and courts, award winning 18-hole public golf course, on-site schools, shopping and restaurants, there isn’t much more you could want. $300,000 homes in Avery Ranch are in the lower quartile of pricing, so you have plenty of room to move up to a bigger house if you love Avery Ranch as much as most.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Avery Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Avery Ranch Neighborhood Map
Avery Ranch Homes for Sale
Ridgetop
Area of Town: Central Austin
Zip Code: 78751
Distance to Downtown Austin: 10 minutes, 4 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 14 minutes, 8 miles
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Ridgetop
Middle School: Lamar
High School: McCallum
Average Price: $759,804
Median Price: $700,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,488
Median SqFt: 1,420
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.149
Ridgetop has always been one of Central Austin’s more affordable neighborhoods and that trend continues today. Located adjacent to North Loop, another one on our list, Ridgetop has a more suburban vibe and less walkability. But, it does have easier access to 35, making it a great choice for someone who wants to live Central but doesn’t work Central. Homes on on the smaller side, at less than 1,500 square feet and sit on manageable sized lots.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Ridgetop Neighborhood Guide.
Ridgetop Neighborhood Map
Ridgetop Homes for Sale
North Loop
Area of Town: Central Austin
Zip Code: 78751
Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 5 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 14 minutes, 12 miles
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Ridgetop
Middle School: Lamar
High School: McCallum
Average Price: $818,024
Median Price: $700,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,412
Median SqFt: 1,222
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
North Loop has changed dramatically over its existence. It began as an inexpensive neighborhood in the flight path of Austin’s original Mueller airport. Though it was close to downtown Austin and UT, the flight path really held values down. Fast forward several decades when the airport was moved to where it is today and North Loop began to take shape into one of Central Austin’s trendier neighborhood. Still more affordable than its neighbors in Hyde Park, North Loop homes given options for someone who doesn’t need something new and can live in 1,500 square feet or less. Many of the homes are walkable now, so you really get more of an urban feel.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our North Loop Neighborhood Guide.
North Loop Neighborhood Map
North Loop Homes for Sale
Southwest Oaks
Area of Town: Southwest Austin
Zip Code: 78745
Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 11 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 16 minutes, 11 miles
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Mills or Patton
Middle School: Gorzycki or Small
High School: Bowie or Austin
Average Price: $699,079
Median Price: $677,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
Average SqFt: 2,131
Median SqFt: 2,117
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.194
Southwest Oaks is one of Southwest Austin’s lesser known neighborhoods. Built in the 1980s, you’ll find many ranch style homes. As prices have increased, we’ve seen many of them get indoor and outdoor makeovers so they look far from dated. Southwest Oaks homes are on the larger side for the area, as most are closer to 1,500 square feet rather than 2,131 square feet. And, located right off Manchaca Road just south of William Cannon, residents are able to get downtown in under 20 minutes and avoid the freeway if they need to.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Southwest Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Southwest Oaks Neighborhood Map
Southwest Oaks Homes for Sale
Meadows of Brushy Creek
Area of Town: Northwest Austin
Zip Code: 78717
Distance to Downtown Austin: 30 minutes, 20 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 30 minutes, 26 miles
School District: Round Rock ISD
Elementary School: Great Oaks
Middle School: Cedar Valley
High School: Round Rock
Average Price: $766,976
Median Price: $700,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,640
Median SqFt: 2,289
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.198
Meadows of Brushy Creek is part of the larger, Brushy Creek, neighborhood that sits in Northwest Austin and some in Round Rock. Schools are top rated, making it one of the go to neighborhoods for someone who plans to utilize them. Homes were built in the late 1980s and early 1990s and many of them have been modernized. Outside you’ll find mature landscaping and you’ll even find some pools. Meadows of Brushy Creek homes are on the larger side, but sit on manageable lots so you won’t have to do yard maintenance all weekend. And, with its convenient location right off O’Connor Drive with easy access to 620, 45, 35 and 183, it’s a great spot for people who need to get all around town.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Meadows of Brushy Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Meadows of Brushy Creek
Meadows of Brushy Creek
Santa Monica Park
Area of Town: East Austin
Zip Code: 78741
Distance to Downtown Austin: 16 minutes, 5 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 8 minutes, 5 miles
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Linder
Middle School: Lively
High School: Travis
Average Price: $698,417
Median Price: $722,750
Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
Average SqFt: 1,722
Median SqFt: 1,690
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.215
Made up of only 4 or 5 streets, Santa Monica Park is one of the smaller neighborhoods on our list. Located in the quickly gentrifying East Austin community, Santa Monica Park ranch style homes were built in the 1970s and sit on larger than average lots. There is no HOA in Santa Monica Park, giving residents the freedom to be able to use their properties as they see fit. The neighborhood is conveniently located with easy access to 35, 71 and Burleson Road, making it ideal for someone who needs to get around town easily. And, with it being nearly 50 years old, Santa Monica Park trees are mature and provide shade and privacy.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Santa Monica Park Neighborhood Guide.
Santa Monica Park Neighborhood Map
Santa Monica Park Homes for Sale
Median and average price are calculated from ACTRIS data from 11/16/2021-11/15/2022.
Not Sure Which Austin Neighborhood is Best for You?
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