Top 20 Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools $600k-$800k

If you’re looking for a top school district in Austin and don’t want to sift through ratings to find the neighborhoods with the best schools, you’ve come to the right place. In our Top Rated Schools blog series, we’re listing out the top 20 Austin neighborhoods with the best schools in every price range. In this post, we’ll show you where to find the Top 20 Austin neighborhoods with great schools $600k-$800k. Not sure which neighborhood is for your? Scroll down to read about our Austin Neighborhood Finder.

Mapped: Top 20 Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools $600k-$800k

Where are these top 20 Austin neighborhoods with great schools $600k-$800k? The map below shows you where you can find them in and around Austin.

Austin Lake Estates

• Zip Code: 78733
• School District: Eanes ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Valley View, West Ridge, Westlake
• Average Price: $811,507
• Median Price: $765,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
• Average SqFt: 1,734
• Average Lot Size: 0.313

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

Austin Lake Estates Neighborhood Map

Austin Lake Estates Homes for Sale

Avery Ranch

• Zip Code: 78717
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: England or Sommer, Pearson Ranch, McNeil
• Average Price: $790,838
• Median Price: $780,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,723
• Average Lot Size: 0.204

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

Avery Ranch Neighborhood Map

Avery Ranch Homes for Sale

Belterra

• Zip Code: 78737
• School District: Dripping Springs ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Rooster Springs, Sycamore Springs, Dripping Springs
• Average Price: $829,140
• Median Price: $796,500
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 3,043
• Average Lot Size: 0.261

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 Neighborhood Map

Belterra Homes for Sale

Bridges at Bear Creek

• Zip Code: 78748
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Baranoff, Bailey, Bowie
• Average Price: $794,250
• Median Price: $758,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,784
• Average Lot Size: 0.289

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

Bridges at Bear Creek Neighborhood Map

Bridges at Bear Creek Homes for Sale

Canyon Creek

• Zip Code: 78726
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Canyon Creek, Grisham, Westwood
• Average Price: $833,019
• Median Price: $811,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,962
• Average Lot Size: 0.198

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 Neighborhood Map

Canyon Creek Homes for Sale

Davis Spring

• Zip Code: 78717
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: England, Pearson Ranch, McNeil
• Average Price: $796,389
• Median Price: $765,550
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,969
• Average Lot Size: 0.193

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

Davis Spring Neighborhood Map

Davis Spring Homes for Sale

Heights at Loma Vista

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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 Neighborhood Map

Heights at Loma Vista Homes for Sale

Highpointe

• Zip Code: 78737
• School District: Dripping Springs ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Sycamore Springs, Sycamore Springs, Dripping Springs
• Average Price: $833,219
• Median Price: $813,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 3,204
• Average Lot Size: 0.295

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 Neighborhood Map

Highpointe Homes for Sale

Lakewood

• Zip Code: 78750
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Hill, Murchison, Anderson
• Average Price: $650,321
• Median Price: $650,500
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
• Average SqFt: 1,852
• Average Lot Size: 0.16

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 Neighborhood Map

Lakewood Homes for Sale

Legend Oaks

• Zip Code: 78749
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Mills or Patton, Small, Bowie
• Average Price: $742,048
• Median Price: $742,500
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,346
• Average Lot Size: 0.184

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

Legend Oaks Neighborhood Map

Legend Oaks Homes for Sale

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Meadows of Brushy Creek

• Zip Code: 78717
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Great Oaks, Cedar Valley, Round Rock
• Average Price: $682,676
• Median Price: $690,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
• Average SqFt: 2,518
• Average Lot Size: 0.225

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

Meadows of Brushy Creek Neighborhood Map

Meadows of Brushy Creek Homes for Sale

Oak Brook

• Zip Code: 78717
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Brushy Creek, Cedar Valley, McNeil
• Average Price: $792,100
• Median Price: $739,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,998
• Average Lot Size: 0.23

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

Oak Brook Neighborhood Map

Oak Brook Homes for Sale

Oak Forest

• Zip Code: 78759
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Kathy Caraway, Canyon Vista, Westwood
• Average Price: $810,893
• Median Price: $801,250
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
• Average SqFt: 2,107
• Average Lot Size: 0.241

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

Oak Forest Neighborhood Map

Oak Forest Homes for Sale

Onion Creek

• Zip Code: 78747
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Blazier, Paredes, Akins
• Average Price: $683,564
• Median Price: $635,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,851
• Average Lot Size: 0.284

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

Onion Creek Neighborhood Map

Onion Creek Homes for Sale

Park at Spicewood Springs

• Zip Code: 78750
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Laurel Mountain, Canyon Vista, Westwood
• Average Price: $973,800
• Median Price: $884,950
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,714
• Average Lot Size: 0.269

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 Neighborhood Map

Park at Spicewood Springs Homes for Sale

Shady Hollow

• Zip Code: 78748 & 78739
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Baranoff, Bailey, Bowie
• Average Price: $784,925
• Median Price: $775,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,460
• Average Lot Size: 0.405

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

Shady Hollow Neighborhood Map

Shady Hollow Homes for Sale

Sweetwater

• Zip Code: 78738
• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Rough Hollow, Lake Travis, Lake Travis
• Average Price: $805,598
• Median Price: $725,507
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,688
• Average Lot Size: 0.204

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 Neighborhood Map

Sweetwater Homes for Sale

Travis Landing

• Zip Code: 78734
• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Lake Travis, Hudson Bend, Lake Travis
• Average Price: $1,120,059
• Median Price: $750,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average SqFt: 2,657
• Average Lot Size: 1.505

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

Travis Landing Neighborhood Map

Travis Landing Homes for Sale

Village at Western Oaks

• Zip Code: 78749
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Mills or Patton, Small or Gorzycki, Bowie or Austin
• Average Price: $692,956
• Median Price: $670,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
• Average SqFt: 2,137
• Average Lot Size: 0.194

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 Neighborhood Map

Village at Western Oaks Homes for Sale

Walnut Crossing

• Zip Code: 78759
• School District: Austin ISD
• Elementary, Middle, High School: Summit, Murchison, Anderson
• Average Price: $636,244
• Median Price: $635,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
• Average SqFt: 1,477
• Average Lot Size: 0.195

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

Walnut Crossing Neighborhood Map

Walnut Crossing 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 09/16/2021-09/15/2022.

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