Minutes from downtown
West Lake Hills sits just west of downtown Austin, one of the shortest commutes of any luxury area near the lakes.
West Lake Hills Real Estate
Neighborhood Guide
West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills is a wooded city just west of downtown Austin in Travis County, set in the hills above the Colorado River corridor and Lake Austin. It is one of the closest luxury enclaves to the city, with hillside estates, mature trees, and quick access to downtown, while sitting on the eastern edge of the broader Lake Travis area. Buyers who want an in-town luxury address with Hill Country character look here.
The Real Estate
Homes in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills real estate centers on luxury, with hillside estates, custom homes, and wooded lots that carry views of the city and the river corridor. The area holds mature trees and a settled, private character, and it commands a premium for its closeness to downtown Austin.
Homes here range from established estates to new custom builds, often on larger, tree-covered lots. Will can help you compare the neighborhoods, the view lots, and the value so you find the right home in this in-town luxury market.
Lifestyle
Life in West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills pairs an in-town location with wooded privacy and nearby lake and city recreation.
Near Lake Austin
The Colorado River corridor and Lake Austin sit close by for boating and waterfront recreation.
Wooded, private setting
Mature trees and hillside lots give the city a private, natural character despite its closeness to town.
Drive times
Plan on about 10 to 20 minutes to downtown Austin, with Lake Travis reachable to the west.
Schools
School District
West Lake Hills is served by the Eanes Independent School District. Attendance zones depend on the address, so confirm the current campus for any specific home with the district.
School attendance zones can change and vary by address. Confirm the current zone for any specific home with the school district before you rely on it.
Why Here
Why buyers choose West Lake Hills
Closest luxury to downtown
West Lake Hills offers hillside estates minutes from downtown Austin, a rare pairing of city access and privacy.
Wooded privacy
Mature trees and larger lots give the city a settled, natural character.
Gateway to the lakes
You stay near Lake Austin and within reach of Lake Travis to the west while keeping an in-town address.
Nearby
Nearby communities
Comparing your options? These neighbours sit close to West Lake Hills and are worth a look.
Questions
West Lake Hills real estate questions
Where is West Lake Hills, Texas?
West Lake Hills is an incorporated city in Travis County, just west of downtown Austin near Lake Austin, on the eastern edge of the broader Lake Travis area.
What kind of homes are in West Lake Hills?
West Lake Hills is a luxury market, with hillside estates, custom homes, and wooded lots that often carry views of the city and river corridor.
What school district serves West Lake Hills?
West Lake Hills is served by the Eanes Independent School District. Confirm the exact campus for any home with the district.
On the map
Where West Lake Hills sits on Lake Travis
Get In Touch
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