Hilltop is a very small neighborhood of only a few streets behind St David’s hospital in Southwest Austin’s 78745 zip code. Homes were built in the late 1950s and resemble those you’d see in Travis Heights or Bouldin Creek. Hilltop may suit buyers who like the look of homes in 78704 and want to compare what is available in 78745. Scroll Down to Read our Hilltop Neighborhood Guide.
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Hilltop is located off Casey St just south of Ben White Blvd. To get to Hilltop, take Ben White to 1st St and head south. Make a right on St Elmo Circle. Make a right on Mount Vernon Dr. Hilltop is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Hilltop neighborhood guide.
Hilltop Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Hilltop 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.
Hilltop Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Hilltop neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- St Elmo Elementary - 4/10
- Covington Middle - 6/10
- Travis Early College High - 1/10
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.
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Hilltop Sold Data - What Hilltop Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Hilltop 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 Hilltop? How many homes are currently for sale in Hilltop? What’s the median sold price in Hilltop? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Hilltop? How’s the Hilltop market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Hilltop Sold Data Report.
Hilltop 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 | 1 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 4 beds, 4 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $1,200,000 |
| Price Range | $1,200,000 – $1,200,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $361 |
| Median Home Size | 3,326 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 6 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Hilltop Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Hilltop 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 | 5 | $665,000 | — | $624,000–$970,000 | $516 | 1,221 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 4 days | 103% |
| 2023 | 1 | $970,000 | ▲ 45.9% | $970,000–$970,000 | $356 | 2,725 sq ft | 4bd/4ba | 237 days | 95% |
| 2024 | 3 | $520,000 | ▼ 46.4% | $512,000–$710,000 | $376 | 1,572 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 280 days | 99% |
| 2025 | 3 | $678,000 | ▲ 30.4% | $489,259–$1,200,000 | $428 | 1,360 sq ft | 4bd/4ba | 9 days | 97% |
| 2026 YTD | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
Hilltop Days on Market Trend
How fast are Hilltop 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 | 5 | 4 days | 10 days |
| 2023 | 1 | 237 days | 237 days |
| 2024 | 3 | 280 days | 245 days |
| 2025 | 3 | 9 days | 11 days |
| 2026 YTD | 0 | No sales | No sales |
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 Hilltop
Pros
- A very small neighborhood of only a few streets behind St David’s hospital in Southwest Austin’s 78745 zip code.
- Homes were built in the late 1950s and resemble those in Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: St Elmo Elementary (4/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Travis Early College High (1/10).
- Median sizes of homes sold have ranged from 1,221 to 2,725 square feet from 2022 to 2025, and the one home sold in the past 12 months was 3,326 square feet.
Cons / Trade-offs
- With only a few streets, Hilltop has few homes, and 1 home sold in the past 12 months (10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026), with none so far in 2026.
- There is no community pool.
- The property tax rate is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- With 1 to 5 sales per year, yearly medians swing a lot: $665,000 in 2022, $970,000 in 2023, $520,000 in 2024, and $678,000 in 2025.
Who it fits: Hilltop fits buyers who like late-1950s homes in the style of Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek and want a very small neighborhood in the 78745 zip code. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, or who want many homes to choose from in one neighborhood, may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hilltop
No. Hilltop does not have a community pool.
Hilltop is a very small neighborhood of only a few streets behind St David’s hospital in Southwest Austin’s 78745 zip code. Homes were built in the late 1950s.
Hilltop is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend St Elmo Elementary (4/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Travis Early College High (1/10).
The property tax rate in Hilltop is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 tax year.
The median size of homes sold in Hilltop was 1,221 square feet in 2022, 2,725 in 2023, 1,572 in 2024, and 1,360 in 2025. With only 1 to 5 sales per year, the median can change a lot from one year to the next.
From 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026, 1 home sold in Hilltop: a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home of 3,326 square feet that sold for $1,200,000 after 6 days on market at 93% of list price. There have been no sales so far in 2026.
The median sale price was $665,000 in 2022 (5 sales), $970,000 in 2023 (1 sale), $520,000 in 2024 (3 sales), and $678,000 in 2025 (3 sales). There have been no sales so far in 2026.
Southwest Austin Realtors Specializing in Hilltop Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Hilltop homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Hilltop, 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 Hilltop and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
