Top 20 Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools $400k-$600k

You might have read our post about the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin with the Best Schools and wanted a similar list for Austin neighborhoods in the $400k-$600k price range. To help you start your research, we’ve listed the top 20 Austin neighborhoods with great schools $400k-$600k. You’ll notice the $400k-$600k price point will allow you to get a little bit closer to Austin with a more upscale home. It will also open up your search to the Round Rock ISD, Dripping Springs ISD and the Lake Travis ISD.

Mapped: Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools $400k-$600k

We’ve mapped out all 20 of the best Austin neighborhoods where you’ll find a home in a great school district priced between $400k-$600k.

Balcones Village

Area of Town: Northwest Austin
School District: Round Rock ISD
Zip Code: 78750
Average Price: $498,002
Median Price: $488,000

Built around the Balcones Country Club, many Balcones Village homes back to the golf course and have large, wooded lots. Originally built in the 1970s, you’ll find some homes in original condition and others have been updated with modern finishes. Buyers choose Balcones Village for its “close in” location where homes are far from cookie cutter.

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

Balcones Village Homes for Sale

Belterra

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Zip Code: 78737
Average Price: $439,107
Median Price: $429,882

Belterra’s motto is “Life Wide Open” and when you enter the neighborhood, you’ll see why. Though the neighborhood looks very suburban when you’re at the amenity center or driving the kids to school, it is situated in a more rural setting, so you won’t feel you are in a true suburb. If you like the idea of a suburban setting but don’t want the cookie cutter strip malls and chain restaurants, Belterra is the ideal choice for you.

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

Belterra Homes for Sale

Brodie Springs

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78748
Average Price: $584,475
Median Price: $567,350

Brodie Springs is a fairly new neighborhood in South Austin of 114 homes. Built on large, wooded lots, Brodie Springs attracts those looking for a little privacy. Though there are no amenities for Brodie Springs residents to enjoy, there is plenty of space to build your own pool or playscape. Brodie Springs is the place for you if you are looking for a larger than average home that’s 20 minutes to Downtown Austin.

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

Brodie Springs Homes for Sale

Canyon Creek

Area of Town: Northwest Austin
School District: Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD
Zip Code: 78726
Average Price: $456,042
Median Price: $449,988

Because of its mature tress, well manicured lawns, hilly topography and newer homes with open floor plans, Canyon Creek is one of the most popular Northwest Austin neighborhoods. Residents choose Canyon Creek because it gives them the ability to have a newer home in a neighborhood that doesn’t look like all the others. And, with top rated schools, Canyon Creek is a no brainer for families.

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

Canyon Creek Homes for Sale

Circle C

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78739 & 78749
Average Price: $475,025
Median Price: $456,250

Circle C is the closest master planned community to Downtown Austin and is the size of a small city. There are several sections that were built from the late 1980s to today, so no matter what type of home you’re looking for, you can usually find it in Circle C. Residents choose Circle C because of its awesome amenities (three community centers with pools, water slide, tanning, parks, ball fields, etc), highly rated schools and shopping on-site.

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

Circle C Homes for Sale

Covered Bridge

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78736
Average Price: $440,364
Median Price: $439,500

Located off 71 just west of the Y, you’ll find Covered Bridge, a hilly neighborhood of larger homes on decent sized lots. One of the newer developments near Oak Hill, Covered Bridge is the ideal spot for someone looking for open floor plans, greenbelt views, but doesn’t want to sacrifice proximity to Downtown and South Austin.

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

Covered Bridge Homes for Sale

Heights at Loma Vista

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78749
Average Price: $552,700
Median Price: $525,000

The Heights at Loma Vista is a small (170 home) but mighty Southwest Austin neighborhood known for its great schools and proximity to Downtown Austin. Some of the homes have city views and others Hill Country views, which makes it pretty unique. If you’re looking for a ¼ acre lot, Heights at Loma Vista is the ideal section for you. If you’d prfer an acre or more, check out The Estates at Loma Vista.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Heights at Loma Vista Neighborhood Guide.

Heights at Loma Vista Homes for Sale

Heritage Oaks

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Zip Code: 78737
Average Price: $502,603
Median Price: $495,000

Located on the border of Hays and Travis County, Heritage Oaks is one of the only neighborhoods below $600k with good schools in Austin where you can find acreage (2-5). Homes were built from the 1980s to today, so you’ll find a wide range of architectural style, floor plan and finish out. If you’re looking for space, mature trees and great schools, Heritage Oaks is a great place to start your search.

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

Heritage Oaks Homes for Sale

Highpointe

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Zip Code: 78737
Average Price: $423,131
Median Price: $425,000

Highpointe is one of the Hill Country’s few master planned communities. Sprawled out over 750 acres, Highpointe will have about 1,000 homes at build out. Many of the homes back to greenbelt, or are within a short walk to a greenbelt or park. Residents are drawn to Highpointe when they are looking for a more suburban feel with stellar amenities, but still want to be surrounded by a Texas Hill Country feel.

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

Highpointe Homes for Sale

Lake Pointe

Area of Town: Lake Travis
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Zip Code: 78738
Average Price: $625,940
Median Price: $502,500

Lake Pointe is one of the prettiest, established Lake Travis neighborhoods. Located at 620 and 71, Lake Pointe is also ideal for someone who likes the location of West Austin, but isn’t quite buying into the price. Lake Pointe residents have easy access to Downtown via Bee Cave Road and still enjoy Lake Austin privileges, Lake Travis ISD schools and Hill Country views.

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

Lake Pointe Homes for Sale

Lakewood

Area of Town: Northwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78750
Average Price: $420,829
Median Price: $418,700

One of the more centrally located neighborhoods, Lakewood is the ideal choice for someone looking for an established neighborhood but doesn’t need a huge lot. Many of the homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s, though you will find some newer construction. You’ll also find mature landscaping and a community pool. Residents are drawn to Lakewood for its easy access to 360, 183, MoPac and Northwest Austin employers.

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

Lakewood Homes for Sale

Meridian

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78739
Average Price: $568,216
Median Price: $498,000

Meridian is located at 1826 and 45 in Southwest Austin. Though next door to Circle C, Meridian is its own neighborhood with its own HOA. Meridian is ideal for the person who loves the location of Circle C, but wants something a little bit more intimate. There are three sections of Meridian – from affordable to luxury acre, custom homes, so no matter what type of home you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Meridian.

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

Meridian Homes for Sale

Park at Spicewood Springs

Area of Town: Northwest Austin
School District: Round Rock ISD
Zip Code: 78750
Average Price: $532,994
Median Price: $534,500

Park at Spicewood Springs is a highly desirable neighborhood in the Westwood High School District. Though this neighborhood is fairly large, you won’t see too many homes come up here as this is a neighborhood people move to and stay. If you’re looking for a hilly neighborhood in Northwest Austin with mature landscaping and larger than average (3,500 sq ft) homes, Park at Spicewood Springs might be the neighborhood for you.

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

Park at Spicewood Springs Homes for Sale

Reunion Ranch

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Zip Code: 78737
Average Price: $519,463
Median Price: $506,581

Reunion Ranch is a newer, Southwest Austin community built exclusively by national builder, Taylor Morrison. At completion, Reunion Ranch will have 437 homes, so it will be big enough to have an amenity center with sports courts, but still keep lot sizes up. With most brand new communities, you’re lucky to get 0.1-0.15 acres. But, in Reunion Ranch, many lots are 1/4-3/4 acres and those that back to greenbelt feel even better. If you’re looking for a new home, but don’t want to be on top of your neighbor, Reunion Ranch is a great place to start your search.

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

Reunion Ranch Homes for Sale

Ridgeview

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78737
Average Price: $509,286
Median Price: $515,000

Ridgeview is one of Southwest Austin’s newer communities, so you’ll find open floor plans, modern finish out and minimal maintenance. Residents are drawn to the killer location just west of the Y, resort style community amenities and low tax rate. While most new communities have a tax rate upwards of 3% while Ridgeview hovers just below 2%. When you calculate it towards your monthly payment, you’ll be able to afford significantly more house. If you’re looking for new construction, but would rather put your money towards a nicer house than paying the tax man, Ridgeview is a great place to start your search.

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

Ridgeview Homes for Sale

Rocky Creek

Area of Town: Lake Travis
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Zip Code: 78738
Average Price: $587,136
Median Price: $592,000

Rocky Creek is one of Lake Travis’ newest communities. Though a suburban feeling neighborhood, Rocky Creek has over 300 acres of open space, so there are plenty of places to connect with nature. The homes are finished more on the luxury side, which is what attracts most to the neighborhood. Rocky Creek also has a community pool with outdoor living area, miles of hike and bike trails and a playground for kids.

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

Rocky Creek Homes for Sale

Spicewood at Balcones Village

Area of Town: Northwest Austin
School District: Round Rock ISD
Zip Code: 78750
Average Price: $517,531
Median Price: $516,600

Conveniently located off Spicewood Parkway, Spicewood at Balcones Village residents have easy access to 183 or MoPac. Spicewood at Balcones Village homes are known for their unique styles and mature landscaping. Whether you’re looking for a remodeled home or something that you can put your own touches on, you’ll likely find it in Spicewood at Balcones Village.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Spicewood at Balcones Village Neighborhood Guide.

Spicewood at Balcones Village Homes for Sale

Steiner Ranch

Area of Town: Northwest Austin
School District: Leander ISD
Zip Code: 78732
Average Price: $527,940
Median Price: $459,500

Steiner Ranch is Austin’s most well known neighborhoods and for good reason. Steiner Ranch residents have top quality amenities and a full time activities director to make sure there is always a variety of activities. The neighborhood is also beautiful, with Lake or Hill Country views. With the addition of the shopping complex at the entrance to the neighborhood, Steiner Ranch residents don’t have to leave the neighborhood too often.

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

Steiner Ranch Homes for Sale

Sweetwater

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Zip Code: 78738
Average Price: $439,928
Median Price: $415,474

Winner of the 2014 Master Planned Community of the Year by Home Builder’s Association of Greater Austin, Sweetwater is a top choice for home buyers looking in the Lake Travis area. Residents love the resort style community pool, sports courts and miles of hike and bike trails. Sweetwater has six villages – each with a different size/style of homes, so no matter what you’re looking for, you’re likely to find it there.

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

Sweetwater Homes for Sale

Village at Western Oaks

Area of Town: Southwest Austin
School District: Austin ISD
Zip Code: 78749
Average Price: $372,343
Median Price: $369,550

Village at Western Oaks was one of the first neighborhoods in Southwest Austin. Built in the 1980s through 2005, Village at Western Oaks homes used to be the only thing around for miles and now it’s in the middle of one of the most desirable areas of Austin. The neighborhood is so large, the older section does not belong to an HOA, while the newer section does, giving residents who don’t want to be in an HOA options. If you’re looking for a home in an established neighborhood within 10 miles to Downtown Austin, Village at Western Oaks might be the neighborhood for you.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Village at Western Oaks Neighborhood Guide.

Village at Western Oaks Homes for Sale

Source of Average and Median Sold Price Data

The average and median sold price of each neighborhood was gathered from ACTRIS with data from 4/16/2016-4/15/2017.

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