West Austin Homes for Sale

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West Austin (W, 8W, and 8E) is one of the most desirable areas of Austin (see Austin homes for sale) valued for its schools, upscale living, and proximity to the beauty of city, hill country, and lake life. West Austin is home to many upscale planned communities, with homes typically in the semi-luxury to high-end price range, ranging from approximately the $500’s to upwards well into the millions. Many of the homes in West Austin are prized for Lake Austin views, Downtown Austin views, private and secluded wooded lots, waterfront access, and golf course frontage at Lost Creek Country Club, Barton Creek Resort and Spa, and Austin Country Club. Some of the larger areas in West Austin (see West Austin homes for sale) include Westlake Hills, Rob Roy, and Davenport Ranch. 
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1750 Far Gallant Dr - Austin, TX 78746

$10,000,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Mccutcheon W
6 br, 9 ba, 15,779 ft²
MLS® #: 9753523
Price:
$10,000,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
6
Baths:
9
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
9753523
Sqft:
15,779
Acres:
10.93
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Mccutcheon W
Property Listed By:
Moreland Properties

Located Just 12 Minutes From Downtown Austin, Inside Loop 360, Sits This 16,000 Sq Ft Masterpiece...

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3905 Island Knoll Dr - Austin, TX 78746

$7,500,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Island On Westlake
6 br, 9 ba, 7,486 ft²
MLS® #: 9070850
Price:
$7,500,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
6
Baths:
9
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
9070850
Sqft:
7,486
Acres:
1.54
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Island On Westlake
Property Listed By:
Gottesman Residential R.e.

Impeccable Waterfront Estate In The Heart Of Westlake. The Beautiful Lot Has Towering Live Oak Tr...

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803 Westlake Dr - West Lake Hills, TX 78746

$6,000,000
City: West Lake Hills
Status: Active
House in Sparks W
3 br, 2 ba, 1,619 ft²
MLS® #: 4428284
Price:
$6,000,000
City:
West Lake Hills
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
4428284
Sqft:
1,619
Acres:
7.83
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Sparks W
Property Listed By:
Turnquist Partners, Realtors

Rare Large Tract Of Land With Large Trees, Rolling Topography, Seasonal Creek And So Very Close I...

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3009 Westlake Dr - Austin, TX 78746

$5,700,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
in Lake Shore Add
3 br, 4 ba, 4,837 ft²
MLS® #: 1314295
Price:
$5,700,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
1314295
Sqft:
4,837
Acres:
3.50
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Lake Shore Add
Property Listed By:
Turnquist Partners, Realtors

Build An Exclusive Estate On This Stunning Property With 1,100 Feet Of Canal And 200 Feet Of Main...

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N/a - Austin, TX 78746

$4,999,500
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Bull Mountain Ph 01
5 br, 7 ba, 10,211 ft²
MLS® #: 3625127
Price:
$4,999,500
City:
Austin
Beds:
5
Baths:
7
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
3625127
Sqft:
10,211
Acres:
2.02
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Bull Mountain Ph 01
Property Listed By:
Gottesman Residential R.e.

High Above The City With Breathtaking Views And A Magical Setting Sits One Of Austin's Finest Hom...

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4301 Michaels Cv - Austin, TX 78746

$4,995,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in River Cove
6 br, 9 ba, 7,497 ft²
MLS® #: 9002012
Price:
$4,995,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
6
Baths:
9
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
9002012
Sqft:
7,497
Acres:
4.13
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
River Cove
Property Listed By:
Moreland Properties

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1318 Rockcliff Rd - Austin, TX 78746

$4,950,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Lakecliff Sec 01
5 br, 6 ba, 5,612 ft²
MLS® #: 7882074
Price:
$4,950,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
5
Baths:
6
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
7882074
Sqft:
5,612
Acres:
0.72
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Lakecliff Sec 01
Property Listed By:
Gottesman Residential R.e.

Reach Out And Touch The Water At This Stunning Traditional Home On One Of Westlake's Most Desired...

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5425 Petticoat Ln - Austin, TX 78746

$4,500,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Simmons John E
5 br, 7 ba, 6,426 ft²
MLS® #: 5042362
Price:
$4,500,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
5
Baths:
7
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
5042362
Sqft:
6,426
Acres:
9.12
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Simmons John E
Property Listed By:
Gottesman Residential R.e.

The Private And Serene Hilltop Overlooking Downtown Austin Is The Perfect Setting For This Iconic...

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2705 Island Ledge Cv - Austin, TX 78746

$4,400,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Island On Westlake
6 br, 7 ba, 10,637 ft²
MLS® #: 7560709
Price:
$4,400,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
6
Baths:
7
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
7560709
Sqft:
10,637
Acres:
1.34
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Island On Westlake
Property Listed By:
Moreland Properties

Grand Estate W/ Modern Luxuries In One Of The Most Exclusive Neighborhoods On Lake Austin. Sweep...

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N/a - Austin, TX 78746

$4,300,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Davenport Ranch Ph 03 Sec 02
4 br, 8 ba, 8,631 ft²
MLS® #: 5426674
Price:
$4,300,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
4
Baths:
8
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
5426674
Sqft:
8,631
Acres:
1.03
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Davenport Ranch Ph 03 Sec 02
Property Listed By:
Gottesman Residential R.e.

Stunning Estate At The Back Of The Cul-de-sac. Breathtaking Grounds With Golf Course Views And An...

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4300 River Garden Trl - Austin, TX 78746

$4,250,000
City: Austin
Status: Active
House in Summit At West Rim On Mount Larson
5 br, 6 ba, 8,244 ft²
MLS® #: 9872795
Price:
$4,250,000
City:
Austin
Beds:
5
Baths:
6
Type:
Residential
MLS® #:
9872795
Sqft:
8,244
Acres:
1.01
Status:
Active
Subdivision:
Summit At West Rim On Mount Larson
Property Listed By:
Gottesman Residential R.e.

This Spanish Colonial Estate Located In The Prestigious Gated Community Of The Summit And Has Spe...

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Properties in West Austin

Homes in West Austin often are some of Austin’s finest luxury homes.

West Austin Residential Real Estate Statistics*

Price Range

$125,000 to $2,750,000

Average Price

$700,770

Median Price

$527,750

Size Range of Homes

748 to 15,779 square feet

Price Range of Homes (per square foot)

$84.81 to $1,418.71

Median Price (per square foot)

$182.61

Average Days on the Market

75

* Based on October 2012 Data

Location

West Austin is in zip codes 78733 (see 78733 homes for sale,) 78735 (see 78735 homes for sale,) 78736 (see 78736 homes for sale,) 78746 (see 78746 homes for sale,) and 78753 (see 78753 homes for sale.) West Austin is bordered to the north by the Colorado River, the east by the Colorado River and Barton Creek, the south by Highway 290, and to the west by Hays County and Barton Creek. West Austin homes range from one to ten miles from downtown Austin.

West Austin Attractions

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve at 805 North Capitol of Texas Highway is a preserve of 227 acres of forest and trails. Open to the public from dawn until dusk daily, it also serves as a living laboratory for the St. Edward’s University School of Natural Sciences whose students and faculty study a range of ecological, behavioral, and biodiversity issues in the region.                           

Founded in 1899, the Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas. The Club features an 18-hole Pete Dye design golf course, the Harvey Penick learning center, 10 lighted tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, a fitness facility, 57 boat slips, and a large clubhouse.

Barton Creek Resort and Spa is located within 4,000 secluded acres of rolling hills and is home to the full-service Three Springs Spa, four championship golf courses, award-winning conference and meeting facilities, and numerous dining options and recreational activities.

Additional West Austin area points of interest:

  • Pennybacker Bridge (360 Bridge)
  • Barton Creek Wilderness Park
  • Redbud Trail
  • Gaines Creek Neighborhood Park (4801 Republic of Texas Boulevard)
  • Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve (24300 Hamilton Pool Road)
  • Windmill Run Park (7306 Kirkham Drive)
  • Loop 360 Boat Ramp (5201 Capital of Texas Highway North)

Boat Docks in West Austin

  • Walsh Boat Landing - located in the lower end of the lake off Lake Austin Blvd., west of Red Bud Trail
  • Loop 360 Ramp - located mid-lake, directly below the Pennybacker Bridge.
  • Emma Long Park - located at 1600 City Park Road off FM 2222
  • Commons Ford Park - located at 614 Commons Ford Road North.

Shopping and Restaurants

Shopping options abound in West Austin, from boutiques to large shopping centers, and with many finer goods stores.

Barton Creek Square Mall at 2901 South Capital of Texas Highway, features anchor stores of Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney, plus smaller stores such as Apple Computer, Michael Kors, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids, Coach, and Soma Intimates.

Davenport Village Shopping Center at Westlake and Capital of Texas Highway features over 40 vendors, including banks, upscale boutiques, Northwest Hills Pharmacy, and restaurants such as Uno Trattoria and Wine Bar, Eleven Plates and Wine, Opal Devine’s, and Maudie’s Hacienda.

Along Bee Caves Road west of MoPac are numerous shopping centers. Available stores include Collectic Home, Sprouts Farmers Market, Stein Mart, Trianon Coffee, Randalls Grocery, Chinatown, Tokyo Sushi, and numerous banks.

The Village at Westlake, near the intersection of Capital of Texas Highway and Bee Caves (RM 2244), features Alyson Jon Interiors, Barnes & Noble, Dolce Baby, HEB, La Madeleine, Izumi Sushi, Office Depot, P. Terry’s Burger Stand, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Provencal Home & Garden, and more. 

West Austin Schools

West Austin mainly is in the Eanes Independent School District (see Eanes ISD homes for sale) and the Austin Independent School District (see Austin ISD homes for sale.) A small amount of homes are in the Lake Travis Independent School District (see Lake Travis ISD homes for sale.)

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Private Schools

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Regents School of Austin, St. Michael's Catholic Academy, and St. Gabriel's Catholic School. 

The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from May 22nd, 2013 at 11:50am CDT. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein "AS IS" and without any warranty, express or implied. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.