Next to Central Austin and South Austin, Northwest Austin has some of the biggest name draws, but where Northwest Austin really stands apart is the level of schools. Northwest Austin has some of the best schools in Austin. However, a great education is not where the advantages end. There are so many features of Northwest Austin that drive desirability among home buyers. Major employers in the area, amazing homes, great schools, top-notch shopping hubs. Northwest Austin homes for sale has sky-rocketed in valuations. Although there are a few new home communities for Northwest Austin real estate, the year built of most of the homes is from the early 70s to late 90s. Most of the neighborhoods in Northwest Austin are established with soaring oak trees and well-aged homes. The schools in Northwest Austin are split between Austin ISD and Round Rock ISD, but both provide excellent schools and education for the students of residents.
Northwest Austin is growing more in popularity everyday. This is due most in part to the incredible shopping and familiarity of the stores and restaurants. This is not to say Northwest Austin doesn't have it's uniqueness. The Domain has a local-only sector called Rock Rose where only locally-owned Austin businesses are featured.There are also several shopping centers including Gateway, Arboretum, and Arbor Walk in the area.
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The Domain is the dynamo of the bunch as far as Northwest Austin shopping. The Domain will feature nearly EIGHT MILLION square feet of mixed-use space. The Domain is planned as an urban Austin lifestyle and billed as a second, mini downtown. They have high-end apartments, restaurants, hotels, iPic Cinemas, and luxury retail stores including Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Diesel, and Neiman Marcus. The Austin Metro Rail travels by the shopping center to improve access with a stop at Kramer Lane and Burnet Road. They also have grocery needs provided for by Whole Foods Market grocery store. Recreation by way of TopGolf, just outside of The Domain. So resident's really will have it all right next door!
Northwest Austin real estate also has great parks to walk your dog, hike, or bike. Bull Creek Park is located at Lakewood Dr. and North Capital of Texas Highway, it has a waterfall and great trails for hiking along Bull Creek or up the mountain-side. The park is also extremely dog friendly and great for family photos! The recreational adventures don't stop with the parks in Northwest Austin. In Great Hills, one of Northwest Austin's most popular neighborhoods, you have the Great Hills Country Club. The Great Hills Country Club is a serene sanctuary that exhibits panoramic views, peaceful valleys, among the abundant wildlife. The golf course at Great Hills is an 18-hole layout designed by PGA legend Don January and architect Billy Martindale. That's not all though, Great Hills Country Club also features tennis, swimming, dining, and banquet facilities. If country clubs and golf aren't your thing, try iFLY Indoor Skydiving off of 183!
Living in Northwest Austin is not only great because of the shopping, but because of the access to the rest of the city. Highway 183, Mo-pac, and Capital of Texas Highway (360) are all connected in Northwest Austin. So traveling downtown, north, west, east, or south is simple! It's almost one major arterial road to get anywhere from Northwest Austin, whether it be Downtown Austin or the Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
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This 1.9-acre Corner Lot Sits At The Intersection Of The North Mopac Service Road And Cima Serena, 234 Feet Of Frontage On The Service Road And 384 Feet On Cima Serena. The Property Is Zoned Gr For The Front Half And Lo For The Back. Ideally Posit...
Perched Atop One Of The Most Iconic Elevations In Central Austin, The Ridge At Mount Bonnell Presents A Rare Opportunity To Craft A World-class Estate On Nearly Six Acres Of Private, Blufftop Land. With Panoramic Views Over Lake Austin And A Front...
Prime Waterfront Location - Situated In The Gated Island At Mount Bonnell Community On A Private Cul-de-sac, This Property Has Direct Access To Lake Austin, Offering Breathtaking Water Views And Endless Opportunities For Boating, Paddleboarding, A...
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6601 N Capital Of Texas Highway, Austin, TX - $7,900,000
The Best Remaining Properties Are The Hidden Gems! Prime Location For Sale In West Austin On Capitol Of Texas Highway. Approved For 110,000+ Sq Ft Under Previous Height Restrictions On 10+ Acres. Zoned Gr-co And Now Multifamily Available Without ...
Set Above A Serene Canal On Lake Austin, This Newly Constructed Residence Is A One-of-a-kind Architectural Gem Situated On 0.615 Acres. Designed And Brought To Life By A Notable Team, This Residence Is An Opulent Convergence Of Modern And Traditio...
Modernized By Andrew Logan Architecture, Eef Construction, & Designed By Butterlutz Designs. Set Along A Private Stretch Of Coveted Bonnell Drive, This Residence Doesn’t Ask For Attention; It Commands It. Spanning 5,600sf On .83 Acres, The Home Is...
One Of The Last Significant Wooded Estates In Central Austin, This Cherished 1960s Family Homestead On 3 Acres Is Now Available In The Heart Of Northwest Hills. Nestled Beneath A Gorgeous Canopy Of Heritage Oaks And Surrounded By Wildlife, Austin ...
To Call This Opportunity Rare Is An Understatement. Three Captivating Acres, One Of The Last Significant Wooded Estates In Central Austin, Rife With Development Possibiiity In The Heart Of Coveted Northwest Hills Are Now Available. Consider Low De...
Set On Nearly Half An Acre In Highland Park West Along Balcones Drive, This Reimagined Contemporary Estate Offers Rare Privacy, Scale, And Iconic Views Of The Ut Tower Glowing Against The Austin Skyline. Spanning Nearly 5,000 Square Feet And Rebui...
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This Newly Completed 4,015-square-foot Luxury Residence In Northwest Hills Is Move-in Ready And Thoughtfully Designed For Elevated Living.
The Main Level Features An Exceptionally Private And Expansive Primary Suite, Offering A True Retreat With G...
Perfectly Perched On A Third Of An Acre In The Beautiful Balcones Park Neighborhood Sits 3402 Monte Vista Drive. This Exquisite Residence In The Rolling Hills Offers Nearly 4,000 Square Feet Of True Luxury Living - Every Inch Of The Home Having Be...
Set On Nearly Three Private Acres Beneath A Canopy Of Over 70 Mature Oak Trees, This Exceptional Estate Offers A Rare Blend Of Seclusion, Scale, And Sophistication—all Within The Highly Acclaimed Leander Isd.
From The Moment You Arrive Through Th...
Rare Opportunity In The Heart Of Highly Sought-after Balcones/northwest Hills. Offered For The First Time In Over 40 Years, This Exceptional Property Presents A Chance To Own One Of The Area’s Most Special Homesites — An Opportunity That May Not C...
A Once In A Decade Opportunity In Northwest Hills, 6309 Northgrove Rd Offers 3,752 Square Feet On An Exceptionally Rare 5.09 Acre Estate Lot In The Heart Of Cat Mountain/northwest Hills. Designed As An Award-winning Architect's Personal Home And P...
Stately Balcones Drive Is One Of Austin’s Most Beloved Streets—and Now You Have The Rare Opportunity To Own Over Half An Acre Backing To Camp Mabry. Bring Your Architect And Imagination To Re-envision What The Next Chapter Of 3917 Balcones Drive C...
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