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West Austin's Premier Enclave

Westlake

Top-ranked schools, Hill Country views, and effortless luxury
#1School District
$2M+Avg. Home Price
15 minTo Downtown
15+Miles of Trails
Neighborhood Overview

Where Excellence Is the Standard

Westlake — encompassing Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, and the Eanes ISD corridor — is where Austin's most accomplished families plant roots. The school district consistently ranks among the top in Texas, home values have outperformed nearly every Austin submarket, and the Hill Country topography creates a sense of privacy and beauty that flat suburban land simply cannot replicate.

It's not just about the schools. Westlake is 15 minutes from downtown, close to Lake Austin, and surrounded by the kind of natural beauty that makes every drive home feel like an arrival. Properties here range from tasteful traditional estates to architecturally significant modern homes built into the hillside.

Price Range$1.2M – $15M+
Best ForFamilies, executives, long-term holds
Zip Codes78746, 78733
School DistrictEanes ISD — Top-ranked in Texas
Property TypesSingle-family estates, custom builds
Liz's ExpertiseBuyer & seller representation
Market Intelligence

Notable Communities

Rollingwood
$1.5M – $5M+
A small, incorporated city within Westlake with its own park system and tight community feel. Some of the most architecturally interesting homes in Austin.
West Lake Hills
$1.2M – $8M+
Elevated terrain with sweeping Hill Country views. Custom builds on generous lots with mature live oaks and cedar. The quintessential Westlake address.
Lost Creek
$900K – $3M
A more accessible entry into Westlake with established neighborhoods and excellent Eanes ISD access. Strong resale history.
Spanish Oaks
$2M – $12M+
Private, gated golf community with 24/7 security, a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, and some of Austin's most distinctive estate homes.
Barton Creek
$1.5M – $10M+
Hill Country living with resort amenities. The Barton Creek Resort & Spa anchors a community of custom homes on sprawling canyon lots.
Rob Roy
$2M – $6M+
Gated enclave with a strong sense of permanence. Large lots, established trees, and proximity to Lake Austin set this community apart.
The Life

Life in Westlake

Westlake is Austin's quieter answer to a life well-lived — exceptional schools, natural beauty, and proximity to downtown without the noise. Weekends here mean hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt, brunch at a neighborhood spot, and afternoon paddleboarding on the lake.

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Top Schools

Eanes ISD ranks among Texas's finest. Westlake High School is consistently ranked nationally — a primary draw for families.

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Nature Access

The Barton Creek Greenbelt, Balcones Canyonlands, and Lake Austin are all within minutes. This is outdoors-first living.

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Privacy & Space

Generous lots, mature trees, and Hill Country terrain create a natural sense of seclusion even close to the city.

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Convenience

15 minutes to downtown, close to the Domain and the Arboretum. You get the quiet without sacrificing access.

Your Guide

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