Austin Highlands is a small Southwest Austin neighborhood near the corner of S 1st and William Cannon, with homes built in the 1970s. Scroll Down to Read Our Austin Highlands Neighborhood Guide.
Austin Highlands Homes for Sale
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Austin Highlands is located northwest of the intersection of S 1st and William Cannon. The streets in Austin Highlands are Milford Way and Austin Highlands Way. The neighborhood is shaded in blue below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Austin Highlands Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Austin Highlands neighborhood is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 tax 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.
Austin Highlands Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Austin Highlands neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Odom Elementary - 3/10
- Covington Middle - 6/10
- Crockett High - 4/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Austin Highlands Sold Data - What Austin Highlands Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Austin Highlands 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 Austin Highlands? How many homes are currently for sale in Austin Highlands? What’s the median sold price in Austin Highlands? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Austin Highlands? How’s the Austin Highlands market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Austin Highlands Sold Data Report.
Austin Highlands 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 | 4 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3 beds, 2 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $370,000 |
| Price Range | $285,000 – $380,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $316 |
| Median Home Size | 1,171 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 7 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Austin Highlands Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Austin Highlands 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 | 6 | $560,500 | — | $410,000–$722,000 | $470 | 1,082 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 7 days | 104% |
| 2023 | 4 | $522,500 | ▼ 6.8% | $425,000–$660,000 | $406 | 1,268 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 16 days | 100% |
| 2024 | 6 | $397,850 | ▼ 23.9% | $325,000–$525,000 | $384 | 1,113 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 64 days | 97% |
| 2025 | 5 | $379,000 | ▼ 4.7% | $314,000–$500,000 | $316 | 1,041 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 7 days | 100% |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | $370,000 | ▼ 2.4% | $285,000–$380,000 | $316 | 1,171 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 7 days | 99% |
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.
Austin Highlands Days on Market Trend
How fast are Austin Highlands 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 | 6 | 7 days | 24 days |
| 2023 | 4 | 16 days | 18 days |
| 2024 | 6 | 64 days | 57 days |
| 2025 | 5 | 7 days | 50 days |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | 7 days | 21 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 Austin Highlands
Pros
- Austin Highlands was built in the 1970s and is northwest of the intersection of S 1st and William Cannon.
- The streets are Milford Way and Austin Highlands Way.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a median size of 1,171 square feet.
- The median sale price in the past 12 months was $370,000 across 4 sales, with prices from $285,000 to $380,000 and a median of 7 days on the market.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Odom Elementary (3/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Crockett High (4/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 2.0465%, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- Austin Highlands does not have a community pool.
- Sales are limited: 4 homes sold in the past 12 months, with 4 to 6 sales per year from 2022 through 2025, so the figures reflect specific homes, not a trend.
- The median sale price was $560,500 in 2022 and $370,000 in 2026 so far.
Who it fits: Austin Highlands fits buyers who want a small 1970s home of about 1,100 square feet near S 1st and William Cannon, with Austin ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a larger or newer home, a community pool, or a neighborhood with frequent recent sales may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Austin Highlands
No. Austin Highlands does not have a community pool.
Austin Highlands is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Odom Elementary (3/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Crockett High (4/10).
The property tax rate in Austin Highlands 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 Austin Highlands over the past 12 months was $370,000 across 4 sales, with prices from $285,000 to $380,000 and a median of $316 per square foot. With so few sales, the figures reflect specific homes, not a trend.
Homes in Austin Highlands that sold in the past 12 months had a median of 7 days on the market and a 99% sale-to-list ratio. Median days on market was 7 in 2022, 16 in 2023, 64 in 2024, and 7 in 2025.
Austin Highlands was built in the 1970s. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a median size of 1,171 square feet.
Austin Highlands is northwest of the intersection of S 1st and William Cannon in Southwest Austin. The streets are Milford Way and Austin Highlands Way.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Austin Highlands Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Austin Highlands homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Austin Highlands, 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 Austin Highlands and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
