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Northwest Austin Neighborhood Guide

Northwest Austin is where you’ll find rolling hills and the more established neighborhoods of Austin. Most of the homes closer to Downtown Austin were built around the 1970s and 1980s. The further away from Downtown Austin you go, the more newer construction you’ll find. As Austin continues to grow, we expect to see many more newer neighborhoods being built in this area of town. For the purposes of our Northwest Austin Neighborhood Guide, we’ve included Austin neighborhoods north of 2222 or Lake Austin and west of MoPac to the northern city limits of Austin. Looking for only the best neighborhoods? Check out our Best Northwest Austin Neighborhoods. Scroll Down to Read Our Northwest Austin Neighborhood Guide and Map.

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In the map below, we’ve shaded the different neighborhoods to give you an idea where each is located. To find out which neighborhood is which, click on the shaded area and the name and description will appear. Scroll Down to Read our Northwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.

Northwest Austin TX Neighborhood Guide

Northwest Austin consists of several neighborhoods in all different price ranges. The guide below shows the most popular Northwest Austin neighborhoods and price/size ranges as of August 2022.

Amber Oaks Austin TX Neighborhood GuideAmber Oaks – 3-4 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,474-2,530 sqft, High $400,000’s – High $500,000’s Anderson Mill Austin TX Neighborhood GuideAnderson Mill – 2-5 beds, 1-4 baths, 900-3,500 sqft, Low $300,000’s – $1MM’s Anderson Mill Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideAnderson Mill Estates – 2-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,800-5,300 sqft, High $800,000’s – $1MM’s
Angus Valley Austin TX Neighborhood GuideAngus Valley – 3-5 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,500-4,200 sqft, High $500,000’s – $1.5MM’s Apache Shores Austin TX Neighborhood GuideApache Shores – 1-5 beds, 1-4 baths, 300-4,000 sqft, Mid $200,000’s – $5MM Austin Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideAustin Hills – 3-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 2,000-4,000 sqft, Mid $800,000’s – $1.15MM’s
Avery Ranch – 2-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,250-5,600 sqft, Mid $400,000s – $1.8MM Balcones Hills Austin TX Neighborhood Guide Balcones Hills – 3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,400-2,800 sqft, High $800,000s – $1.1MMs Balcones Oaks Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBalcones Oaks – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,650-3,100 sqft, Low $600,000s – $1.25MMs
Balcones Park Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBalcones Park – 2-5 beds, 2-9 baths, 1,500-7,000 sqft, $1.5MMs – $6MM Balcones Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBalcones Village – 3-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,700-5,600 sqft, Low $600,000s – $1.5MMs Balcones West Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBalcones West – 3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,450-4,700 sqft, Mid $700,000s – $1MMs
Balcones Woods Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBalcones Woods – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,500-2,800 sqft, High $500,000s – $1.35MMs Barrington Oaks Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBarrington Oaks – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,300-4,400 sqft, Mid $300,000’s – High $900,000’s Bebys Ranch Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBeby’s Ranch – 1-6 beds, 1-8 baths, 2,400-7,500sqft, $1.1MM – $15MM
Bella Strada Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBella Strada – 4-5 beds, 3-6 baths, 3,600-6,400 sqft, $1MM – $2.5MM Bellagio Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBellagio Estates – 5 beds, 8-10 baths, 6,000-14,000 sqft, $2MMs – $8MMs Brushy Creek Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBrushy Creek Village – 2-4 beds, 1-2 baths, 900-1,750 sqft, High $200,000’s – Mid $400,000’s
Bull Creek Ranch Austin TX Neighborhood GuideBull Creek Ranch – 2-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,500 – 2,300 sqft, Mid $400,000’s – High $500,000s Canopy at Hudson Bend Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCanopy at Hudson Bend – 2-4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,822-3,200 sqft, High $500,000’s – $1MM’s Canyon Creek Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCanyon Creek – 3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,800-4,500 sqft, Mid $400,000’s – $1.3MM’s
Canyon Mesa Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCanyon Mesa – 4-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 2,700-4,200 sqft, Mid $900,000’s – $1.3MM Canyons at Lake Travis Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCanyons at Lake Travis – 4-5 beds, 3-6 baths, 1+ Acre Lots, $1MMs – $2.1MM Cardinal Hills Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCardinal Hills Estates – 2-4 beds, 1-5 baths, 1,100-7,800 sqft, Mid $300,000’s – $1.15MM’s
Caslano Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCaslano – 4-7 beds, 4-6 baths, 5,500-8,000 sqft, $2MM-$5MM Cat Mountain Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCat Mountain – 2-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,600-8,300 sqft, Mid $700,000’s – $5.1MM Cat Mountain Villas Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCat Mountain Villas – 3-5 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,700-5,900 sqft, Mid $700,000’s – $5MM
Champions Forest Austin TX Neighborhood GuideChampions Forest – 3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,600-2,800 sqft, Low $500,000’s – High $800,000’s Cherry Hill Park Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCherry Hill Park – 3-4 beds, 2-3.5 baths, 2,700-3,300 sqft, Mid $900,000s – $1.35MMs Cliff Over Lake Austin Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCliff Over Lake Austin – 3-4 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,800-5,500sqft, Mid $700,000s – $6MM
Colina Vista Austin TX Neighborhood GuideColina Vista – 2-4 beds, 3-4 baths, 1,700-2,600 sqft, Mid $400,000s – Mid $600,000s Comanche Canyon Ranch Austin TX Neighborhood GuideComanche Canyon Ranch – 3-5 beds, 3-6 baths, 2,800-6,800 sqft, $1.1MMs – $2.5MM Comanche Trail Austin TX Neighborhood GuideComanche Trail – 2-6 beds, 1-7 baths, 1,000-9,600sqft, Mid $500,000s – $8.5MM
Comanche Trail Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideComanche Trail Estates – Luxury Homes on Acreage Lots, $6MM-$15MM Coopers Cove Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCoopers Cove – Luxury Homes $4MMs Costa Bella Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCosta Bella – 4-9 beds, 5-11 baths, 4,600-16,500 sqft, $2.5MM-$12MM
Courtyard Austin TX Neighborhood GuideCourtyard – 2-5 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,600-6,400 sqft, Mid $500,000s – $4.5MM Davis Spring Austin TX Neighborhood GuideDavis Spring – 3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 2,000-4,100 sqft, Mid $600,000s – $1MMs Deerbrook Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuideDeerbrook Village – 3-5 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,500-2,800 sqft, Mid $400,000s – Mid $800,000s
Enclave at Hudson Bend Austin TX Neighborhood GuideEnclave at Hudson Bend – 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,800-2,300 sqft, Mid $500,000s – High $600,000s Enchanted Forest Austin TX Neighborhood GuideEnchanted Forest – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 2,100-3,600 sqft, High $500,000s – Mid $700,000s Estates Brentwood Austin TX Neighborhood GuideEstates of Brentwood – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 2,100-3,500 sqft, High $600,000s – High $800,000s
Eubank Acres Austin TX Neighborhood GuideEubank Acres – 2-5 beds, 1-4 baths, 925-3,300 sqft, Mid $300,000s – Mid $800,000s Fairway at Great Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideFairway at Great Hills – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 2,200-5,300 sqft, High $700,000s – $1.5MM Forest North Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideForest North Estates – 2-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,100-4,600 sqft, Mid $300,000’s – Mid $800,000’s
Glenlake Austin TX Neighborhood GuideGlenlake – 3-5 beds, 2-7 baths, 2,000-5,200 sqft, $1.1MMs – $4MM Grandview Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideGrandview Hills – 3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 2,700-5,100 sqft, Low $700,000s – $2.1MM Great Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideGreat Hills – 2-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,200-5,200 sqft, Mid $600,000s – $1.7MM
Greenshores on Lake Austin TX Neighborhood GuideGreenshores on Lake Austin – 3-5 beds, 2-8 baths, 2,500-6,500 sqft, $1.5MMs – $2.7MM Highland Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideHighland Hills – 3-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,600-5,800 sqft, Mid $800,000s – $2.5MM Highland Horizon Austin TX Neighborhood GuideHighland Horizon – 2-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,400-4,500 sqft, High $400,000s – $1.25MMs
Highland Park Austin TX Neighborhood GuideHighland Park – 2-4 beds, 1-4 baths, 900-3,000 sqft, Mid $500,000s – $1.3MMs Highland Park West Austin TX Neighborhood GuideHighland Park West – 2-5 beds, 1-6 baths, 1,000-5,500 sqft, High $600,000s – $6MM Highland Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuideHighland Village – 2-5 beds, 1-4 baths, 750-3,700 sqft, Low $700,000s – $2.4MMs
Hudson Bend Austin TX Neighborhood GuideHudson Bend – 1-6 beds, 1-7 baths, 850-13,000 sqft, Mid $700,000s – $2.5MM Hunters Chase Austin TX Neighborhood GuideHunters Chase – 2-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,300-3,800 sqft, Mid $400,000s – Mid $800,000s Island at Mt Bonnell Shores Austin TX Neighborhood GuideIsland at Mt Bonnell Shores – 4-6 beds, 4-8 baths, 3,500-12,000 sqft, $5MM-9MM
Jester Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideJester Estates – 2-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,200-5,500 sqft, Mid $800,000s – $1.5MM Lake Creek Park Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLake Creek Park – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,700-3,200sqft, Mid $600,000’s – Mid $900,000s Lake Creek Villas Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLake Creek Villas – 2-4 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,600-3,200 sqft, Mid $400,000s – High $500,000s
Lakeland Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLakeland Hills – 3-4 beds, 1-4 baths, 1,500-3,900 sqft, Mid $800,000s – $1.85MM Lakewind Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLakewind Estates – 4-6 beds, 4-6 baths, 4,000-9,000 sqft, $1MMs – $2.5MM Lakewood Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLakewood – 2-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,000-4,600 sqft, Mid $500,000s – Mid $900,000s
Lakewood Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLakewood Village – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,500-3,600 sqft, Mid $800,000s – $1.9MM Laurel Canyon Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLaurel Canyon – 3-6 beds, 3-6 baths, 2,900-5,500 sqft, $1MMs – $2.3MM Long Canyon Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLong Canyon – 2-6 beds, 2-7 baths, 1,800-7,000 sqft, Low $900,000s – $2.2MM
Los Indios Austin TX Neighborhood GuideLos Indios – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,600-3,100 sqft, Mid $400,000s – High $800,000s Manana West Austin TX Neighborhood GuideManana West – 3-4 beds, 3-6 baths, 750-8,500sqft, $1MMs – $4MM Marshall Ford Vista Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMarshall Ford Vista – 2-4 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,800-5,500 sqft, High $700,000s – $2MM
McCormick Ranch on Lake Austin Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMcCormick Ranch on Lake Austin – 4-6 beds, 4-6 baths, 4,200-6,100 sqft, $1.3MM – $2.3MM Meadows Brushy Creek Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMeadows of Brushy Creek – 3-6 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,500-4,300 sqft, High $400,000s – Mid $900,000s Mesa Oaks Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMesa Oaks – 3-6 bed, 2-5 bath, 1,800-4,800 sqft, Mid $800,000s – $3.1MM
Mesa Park Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMesa Park – 3-4 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,100-2,600 sqft, Mid $400,000s – Mid $700,000s Milwood Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMilwood – 2-8 beds, 1-5 baths, 700-4,700 sqft, High $200,000s – High $900,000s Montebello Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMontebello – 2-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,800-3,400 sqft, Low $700,000s – $1.1MMs
Mount Bonnell Shores Austin TX Neighborhood GuideMount Bonnell Shores – 3-4 beds, 3-5 baths, 1,700-4,300 sqft, $1.5MMs – $2.5MM North Cat Mountain Austin TX Neighborhood GuideNorth Cat Mountain – 2-6 beds, 2-7 baths, 1,600-5,800 sqft, $1MM’s – $1.8MM Northwest Balcones Austin TX Neighborhood GuideNorthwest Balcones – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,800-3,500 sqft, Low $600,000s – $1.15MMs
Northwest Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideNorthwest Hills – 2-7 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,600-7,100 sqft, Mid $700,000s-$7MM Northwood Austin TX Neighborhood GuideNorthwood – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,300-2,900 sqft, Mid $400,000s – $1.1MMs Oak Brook Austin TX Neighborhood GuideOak Brook – 3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 2,000-4,500 sqft, Low $600,000s – $1.3MMs
Oak Forest Austin TX Neighborhood GuideOak Forest – 2-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,300-3,700 sqft, Low $500,000s – $1.25MMs Oak Shores on Lake Austin TX Neighborhood GuideOak Shores on Lake Austin – 3-4 beds, 3-4 baths, 2,300-3,500sqft, Mid $900,000s – $3.5MM Oaks at Lakeline Station Austin TX Neighborhood GuideOaks at Lakeline Station – 3-4 beds, 3 baths, 1,678-2,275 sqft, Low-Mid $600,000s
Palisades at Steiner Ranch Austin TX Neighborhood GuidePalisades at Steiner Ranch – 4-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 2,500-4,500 sqft, Low $700,000s – High $900,000s Park Spicewood Springs Austin TX Neighborhood GuidePark at Spicewood Springs – 3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,800-4,400 sqft, High $600,000’s – $1.5MMs Parke Austin TX Neighborhood GuideParke – 3-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,500-4,500 sqft, Mid $500,000s – $1.425MMs
Parke at Anderson Mill Austin TX Neighborhood GuideParke at Anderson Mill – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 2,100-3,800 sqft, Mid $700,000s – High $800,000s Parmer Crossing Austin TX Neighborhood GuideParmer Crossing – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,500-3,000 sqft, High $400,000s – Mid $700,000s Pearson Place Austin TX Neighborhood GuidePearson Place – 2-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,256-4,032 sqft, Mid $600,000’s – High $900,000’s
Preserve at Four Points Austin TX Neighborhood GuidePreserve at Four Points – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,800-3,200 sqft, Mid $600,000s – $1.2MMs Presidio Station Austin TX Neighborhood GuidePresidio Station – 2-4 beds, 3-4 baths, 1,400-2,600 sqft, Mid $500,000s – High $600,000s Preston Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuidePreston Village – 2-6 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,264-2,625 sqft, High $400,000s – High $500,000s
Preston Oaks Austin TX Neighborhood GuidePreston Oaks – 3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,500-2,700 sqft, Mid $500,000s – Low $700,000s Reserve at Hudson Bend Austin TX Neighborhood GuideReserve at Hudson Bend – 4-5 beds, 3-6 baths, 3,000-6,500 sqft, $1.4MMs – $2.1MM River Place Austin TX Neighborhood GuideRiver Place – 3-7 beds, 2-11 baths, 1,600-10,200 sqft, Low $600,000s – $7MM
River Pointe Austin TX Neighborhood GuideRiver Pointe – Luxury Estates on Lake Austin from the $1MM’s – $6MM Rocky Ridge Austin TX Neighborhood GuideRocky Ridge – 4-5 beds, 4-5 baths, 2,500-5,500 sqft, $1MM’s – $2MM’s Savoy Austin TX Neighborhood GuideSavoy – 3-5 beds, 3-4 baths, 2,400-3,500sqft, $1MMs – $1.6MMs
Scofield Farms Austin TX Neighborhood GuideScofield Farms – 2-7 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,000-4,500sqft, High $200,000s – Mid $900,000s Shepherd Mountain Austin TX Neighborhood GuideShepherd Mountain – 3-5 beds, 3-7 baths, 2,800-7,200sqft, $1MMs – $15MM Shinoak Valley Austin TX Neighborhood GuideShinoak Valley – 3-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,900-4,700 sqft, $1MMs – $2.2MM
Shoal Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuideShoal Village – 2-4 beds, 1-4 baths, 1,000-3,200 sqft, Low $700,000s – $2.5MM Silverstone Austin TX Neighborhood GuideSilverstone – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,600-2,800 sqft, Mid $500,000s – Mid $600,000s Spicewood at Balcones Village Austin TX Neighborhood GuideSpicewood at Balcones Village – 3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,700-5,700 sqft, High $500,000s – $1.85MM
Spicewood at Bullcreek Austin TX Neighborhood GuideSpicewood at Bullcreek – 3-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 2,300-5,300 sqft, $1MMs – $1.9MM Spicewood Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideSpicewood Estates – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 2,000-4,400 sqft, Mid $700,000s – $1.5MMs Steiner Ranch Austin TX Neighborhood GuideSteiner Ranch – 2-7 beds, 2-10 baths, 1,500-14,000 sqft, Mid $500,000s – $8MM
Tanglewood Estates Austin TX Neighborhood GuideTanglewood Estates – 3-5 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,800-3,400 sqft, Mid $600,000s – Mid $800,000s Travis Landing Austin TX Neighborhood GuideTravis Landing – 2-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 500-7,200 sqft, Mid $400,000’s – $6.5MM Travis Vista Austin TX Neighborhood GuideTravis Vista – 2-5 beds, 1-5 baths, 1,550-4,000 sqft, Mid $700,000’s-$3.825MM
Twin Mesa Austin TX Neighborhood GuideTwin Mesa – 3-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,600-4,700 sqft, High $900,000s – $1.7MM Versante Canyon Austin TX Neighborhood GuideVersante Canyon 3-4 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,600-3,200 sqft, Mid $400,000s – Low $700,000s Vineyard Bay Austin TX Neighborhood GuideVineyard Bay 3-6 beds, 4-8 baths, 3,400-10,500 sqft, $1.5MMs – $4.5MM
Vista Grande Austin TX Neighborhood GuideVista Grande – 3-4 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,500-4,300sqft, Mid $900,000s – $4.2MM Vista Ridge Austin TX Neighborhood GuideVista Ridge – 2-6 beds, 3-6 baths, 2,000-5,500 sqft, $1MM-$2MM Vista West Austin TX Neighborhood GuideVista West – 3-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 2,100-4,500sqft, High $900,000s – $2.6MM
Walnut Crossing Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWalnut Crossing – 2-4 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,100-3,200 sqft, Low $400,000s – High $700,000s Watersedge Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWatersedge – 4-6 beds, 5-7 baths, 4,700-7,800 sqft, $5MM-$14MM Wells Branch Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWells Branch – 2-5 beds, 1-4 baths, 800-3,400 sqft, Low $300,000s – Low $700,000s
Westcliff Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWestcliff – 4-6 beds, 4-6 baths, 4,000-5,800 sqft, Low $900,000s – $5MM Westminster Glen Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWestminster Glen 3-6 beds, 3-7 baths, 3,000-6,800 sqft, $2MM’s – $5MM Westover Hills Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWestover Hills – 2-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,600-4,500 sqft, Mid $600,000s – $2MM
Windridge Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWindridge – 3-5 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,800-4,600 sqft, High $600,000s – $1.5MMs Woods at Four Points Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWoods at Four Points 3-4 beds, 3-4 baths, 2,258-2,799 sqft, Low $500,000s – High $600,000s Woods of Brushy Creek Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWoods of Brushy Creek 2-6 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,200-4,300 sqft, Mid $400,000s – $1.1MMs
Woods of Greenshores Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWoods of Greenshores – 4-5 beds, 4-6 baths, 3,100-5,700 sqft, $1.5MMs – $2.6MM Woods of Lake Travis Austin TX Neighborhood GuideWoods of Lake Travis – 3-5 beds, 3-4 baths, 2,500-4,400sqft, Mid $600,000s – High $700,000s   

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What Does Northwest Austin Look Like?

Spanning a large geographical area, Northwest Austin looks different depending on which area you’re talking about. Generally, though, you can find rolling hills, established neighborhoods, nature preserves with open space for hiking and exploring nature and even some waterfront neighborhoods.

Austin grew north first, so you will find more established neighborhoods in Northwest Austin than Southwest Austin. Closer to MoPac, you’ll find homes that are 40-50 years old. They sit on large lots with mature trees. As you travel further north and west, you’ll find newer construction. Out 2222, you’ll find master planned communities with amenities and long 183, you’ll find neighborhoods with no HOAs or amenities, smaller lots, but still mature trees.

Bottom line is if you’re looking for a suburban feel, with a more unique appearance and want to stay away from your typical cookie cutter suburban community, Northwest Austin is a place to explore.

What are Some Popular Northwest Austin Neighborhoods?

Northwest Austin is home to some of Austin’s most well known neighborhoods. Steiner Ranch, arguably the most well known neighborhood both within and outside of Austin, is a master planned community along Lake Austin off 620 just south of 2222. They have world class amenities, an activities director, three community pools, planned activities and on-site schools. The topography is also hilly, so you will get more of a Texas Hill Country feel there. And, housing ranges from an affordable starter home to a multi-million dollar waterfront estate.

Avery Ranch is another popular master planned community in Northwest Austin. Avery Ranch is a bit more affordable than Steiner Ranch and doesn’t have as high an upper end as Steiner Ranch. It does have a few community pools, world class amenities and an active HOA. And, conveniently located off Parmer Lane, Avery Ranch is a much easier commute to the Northwest Austin tech employers.

If you’re looking for something a little closer to town, Great Hills is an excellent choice. It’s convenient to 183, 360 and MoPac and has large homes with character on tree lined streets. The neighborhood is fairly hilly, so you even have some homes with views. And, it is served by highly rated sections of the Austin ISD and Round Rock ISD, so parents are able to take advantage of the public school education.

Things to Do in Northwest Austin

There are plenty of activities to keep adults and kids busy in Northwest Austin. For shopping, The Domain and The Arboretum give you virtually every department store and big box retailer shopping you can think of. Plus, you also have your Costco and Sam’s as well as Sprouts and Trader Joe’s. If those aren’t what you’re looking for, head north a few miles to Lakeline Mall.

Want to know what it feels like to skydive without jumping out of a plane? Check out iFly off 183. They have a vertical wind tunnel powered skydiving simulator where you can have all of the same feeling with none of the danger of jumping out of an airplane.

Have kids? Check out the Austin Aquarium. There are thousands of species of aquatic life and interactive exhibits where kids can have some hands on experiences. Kids can hand feed sharks, rays, birds and fish and even participate in the “Sleep with the Sharks” program with their friends. There are even kangaroos and Lemurs that you can pet. The Aquarium opened its doors in 2014 and has several standing exhibits and some special events and exhibits. If your kids like animals, an annual pass might be the most cost effective way to keep them involved in the activities.

Into video games? Check out Pinballz for some of your favorite classic video games and modern gaming. There is also a bar and food options, so you can make a date of it or a night out with the family. It’s also a great place for a kid’s (or adult) party and was voted Best Party Place in Austin.

Parks and Greenbelts in Northwest Austin

With the rolling hills and meandering creeks and streams, there are several places to explore nature in Northwest Austin. You don’t hear too much about them, which means they aren’t as packed as, say Barton Creek Greenbelt. Here are a few of our favorite places to get out and experience nature in Northwest Austin.

Bull Creek Greenbelt is a great place to hike, experience wildlife and even cool off in the water. Located off 360, there are miles of trails, horse trails and two spots where you can get in the water. It’s also a dog friendly park, so bring your pup. There are a few sections you can enter, so you won’t get bored seeing the same sights.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park, located off City Park Rd and Pearce Rd on the banks of Lake Austin has 12 miles of forested trails, boat dock, BBQ pits and several swimming areas. There is even a section of it with a shaded, 2.5 mile, off leash dog trail where dogs can get in the water at a few spots along the trail to cool off. Trails vary in terms of difficulty level, so there is something for every member of the family.

If you live in River Place or are looking for a different spot to explore, River Place Nature Trail is a popular spot. Located on Big View Drive, there are different paths you can take for a varying level of difficulty. If you want an intense workout, start at the top end and you’ll have 3 miles (one way) of hills and challenging terrain. The trail is free during the week and $10/hiker (including dogs) on weekends.

If you live more towards the central section of Northwest Austin, Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is great for hiking and biking and does also have a playground and pool. The water is not too far of a hike, so if your dog likes to get in the water, this is a great trail to go in the evenings when you have limited time before dark. Plus, there is an off leash section of the park, so dogs can have their freedom.

If you’re looking for a waterfront park, try Tom Hughes Park right off 620 just south of Bullick Hollow Road. There are swimming spots, sunbathing and hiking on primitive trails. The terrain is fairly steep, so this hike is for advanced level hikers. Another option for waterfront is Mansfield Dam Park where you’ll find swimming, boating, scuba diving and picnic spots. Windy Point Park is another lakeside park where you can camp, scuba dive and get in the lake. And, Cypress Creek Park is where you can put your boat in the water.

Realtors Specializing in Northwest Austin Homes

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Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Austin Realtors specializing in Northwest Austin homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Northwest Austin, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Northwest Austin and Selling a Home in Northwest Austin.

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