Balcones West is a Northwest Austin neighborhood at Spicewood Springs Rd and MoPac, built in the 1960s and 1970s, with mature trees and Austin ISD schools. Scroll Down to Read Our Balcones West Neighborhood Guide.
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Balcones West is located at Spicewood Springs Rd and MoPac. To get to Balcones West, take MoPac to Spicewood Springs Rd and head west. Make a right on Ceberry Drive. Balcones West is shaded on the map below. Explore other Northwest Austin neighborhoods in our Northwest Austin Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Balcones West neighborhood guide.
Balcones West Zip Code
Balcones West is located in Northwest Austin’s 78759 zip code.
Balcones West Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Northwest Austin’s Balcones West neighborhood is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Balcones West Schools
Homes in Northwest Austin’s Balcones West neighborhood are zoned to Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Hill Elementary - 10/10
- Murchison Middle - 8/10
- Anderson High - 7/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of September 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
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Balcones West Sold Data – What Balcones West Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Balcones West and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Balcones West? How many homes are currently for sale in Balcones West? What’s the median sold price in Balcones West? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Balcones West? How’s the Balcones West market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Balcones West Sold Data Report.
Balcones West Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
Based on a limited number of sales — figures may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–4 beds, 2–3 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $850,000 |
| Price Range | $640,000 – $1,140,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $409 |
| Median Home Size | 2,098 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 36 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Balcones West Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Balcones West have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | $923,500 | — | $765,000–$1,050,000 | $453 | 1,983 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 18 days | 96% |
| 2023 | 2 | $691,000 | ▼ 25.2% | $515,000–$867,000 | $334 | 2,091 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 31 days | 96% |
| 2024 | 2 | $985,000 | ▲ 42.5% | $810,000–$1,160,000 | $493 | 1,991 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 59 days | 100% |
| 2025 | 3 | $850,000 | ▼ 13.7% | $557,300–$971,685 | $416 | 1,924 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 36 days | 96% |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | $840,000 | ▼ 1.2% | $640,000–$1,140,000 | $400 | 2,222 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 26 days | 97% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/13/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Balcones West Days on Market Trend
How fast are Balcones West homes selling? Here’s a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 18 days | 33 days |
| 2023 | 2 | 31 days | 32 days |
| 2024 | 2 | 59 days | 59 days |
| 2025 | 3 | 36 days | 38 days |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | 26 days | 28 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Pros and Cons of Living in Balcones West
Pros
- Location: The neighborhood is at Spicewood Springs Rd and MoPac, with easy access to MoPac for commuting.
- Setting: The neighborhood has mature trees and large lots.
- Established homes: Homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Home size: Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms, with a median size of 2,098 square feet.
- Price range: Homes sold in the past 12 months ranged from $640,000 to $1,140,000.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Hill Elementary (10/10), Murchison Middle (8/10), and Anderson High (7/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 2.0465%, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- Balcones West does not have a community pool.
- Only 5 homes sold in the past 12 months, so recent sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
- Homes in the neighborhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s.
- The median sale price fell from $923,500 in 2022 to $850,000 in the past 12 months, and median days on market rose from 18 to 36. The 2022 figure reflects four sales, and the past 12 months reflect five sales.
Who it fits: Balcones West fits buyers who want a Northwest Austin neighborhood of 1960s and 1970s homes with mature trees at Spicewood Springs Rd and MoPac, with easy access to MoPac and Austin ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, newer construction, or a larger recent sales history may want to look at other Northwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Balcones West
No. Balcones West does not have a community pool.
Balcones West is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Hill Elementary (10/10), Murchison Middle (8/10), and Anderson High (7/10).
The property tax rate in Balcones West is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. Confirm the current rate with the Travis County tax office before making an offer.
The median sale price in Balcones West over the past 12 months was $850,000 across 5 sales, with prices from $640,000 to $1,140,000 and a median of $409 per square foot. The 2022 median was $923,500. The 2022 median reflects four sales, and the past 12 months reflect five sales.
Homes in Balcones West that sold in the past 12 months had a median of 36 days on the market and a 96% sale-to-list ratio. Median days on market was 18 in 2022, 31 in 2023, 59 in 2024, and 36 in 2025. Each year from 2022 through 2025 reflects two to four sales.
Balcones West is located at Spicewood Springs Rd and MoPac. To get there, take MoPac to Spicewood Springs Rd and head west, then make a right on Ceberry Drive.
Balcones West was built in the 1960s and 1970s. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms, with a median size of 2,098 square feet.
Northwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Balcones West
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Northwest Austin Realtors specializing in Balcones West homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Balcones West, 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 Balcones West and Selling a Home in Northwest Austin.
