West Cypress Hills broke ground in 2004 and building continues today (March 2025). Known for its acres and acres of beautiful Hill Country, West Cypress Hills is not only affordable, but beautiful as well. As you drive into West Cypress Hills, you’ll see sweeping views and the rolling topography that you usually have to go to Northwest Austin to see. As development continues along 71, West Cypress Hills has become more and more popular as buyers have realized it is only 30 minutes from Downtown and the way our traffic patterns go, there is rarely delays getting into Downtown compared to suburbs 30 minutes North. West Cypress Hills is perfect for someone who is looking for Lake Travis ISD schools, who likes to be a bit on the outskirts but still wants a very suburban and picturesque place to call home. Scroll Down to Read Our West Cypress Hills Neighborhood Guide.
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West Cypress Hills Neighborhood Map
West Cypress Hills is located off Highway 71 in Spicewood. To get to West Cypress Hills, take 71 to Cypress Ranch Road and head west. West Cypress Hills is shaded on the map below. Explore other Spicewood neighborhoods in our Spicewood Neighborhood Guide.
West Cypress Hills Homes
West Cypress Hills, like all large master planned communities in Austin, has a range of home sizes, attracting first time home buyers to move up home buyers. The smallest homes start at around 1,900 sq ft, while the largest homes are about 4,200 sq ft. You can expect 2-6 bedrooms and bathrooms. Here is the profile of the average home in West Cypress Hills:
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 3,024 sq ft
West Cypress Hills Builders
West Cypress Hills is currently being developed by Milestone and Highland Homes, but has had several other builders over it’s lifetime. Here are the builders who have built in West Cypress Hills:
- Milestone
- Highland
- Meritage
- Plantation
- Streetman
- Taylor Morrison
- Wilshire
West Cypress Hills Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Spicewood’s West Cypress Hills neighborhood is 2.5435% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 2.5009% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 2.669% as of the 2022 tax year.
West Cypress Hills Amenities
West Cypress Hills residents just got an on-site elementary school, which has been a huge hit for mom’s who were driving their kids all the way to Bee Cave or Serene Hills Elementary in the mornings. With the rest of their amenities, you won’t really have to leave West Cypress Hills – well until you get hungry! West Cypress Hills has a lap pool, a resort style family pool, covered pavilion for gatherings, playground, basketball and sport courts as well as hike and bike trails. The amenity center sits atop a high bluff, so you’ll get beautiful views towards the Colorado River basin.
West Cypress Hills Schools
Kids who live in Spicewood’s West Cypress Hills neighborhood are served by the Lake Travis ISD and will likely attend the following schools:
- West Cypress Hills Elementary - 6/10
- Lake Travis Middle - 9/10
- Lake Travis High - 9/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of June 2025. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
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West Cypress Hills Sold Data – What West Cypress Hills Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in West Cypress Hills 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 West Cypress Hills? How many homes are currently for sale in West Cypress Hills? What’s the median sold price in West Cypress Hills? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in West Cypress Hills? How’s the West Cypress Hills market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our West Cypress Hills Sold Data Report.
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Spicewood Realtor Specializing in West Cypress Hills
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Spicewood Realtors specializing in West Cypress Hills homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in West Cypress Hills, 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 West Cypress Hills and Selling a Home in West Cypress Hills.
