West Lake Hills
Private, wooded, and minutes from downtown Austin.
Luxury Hill Country living, a stone's throw from the city.
West Lake Hills sits in the rolling, wooded hills just west of downtown Austin, separated from the city by Lady Bird Lake and the dramatic cliffs of the Colorado River. It is one of Central Texas's most desirable and exclusive zip codes, known for privacy, larger lots, sweeping views, and almost immediate access to downtown via the Pennybacker Bridge or Loop 360.
Eanes ISD anchors the community's identity. Westlake High School is regularly ranked among the top public high schools in Texas and the country, drawing families who could choose anywhere and choose this. Homes range from mid-century gems to contemporary architectural builds to large estate properties, almost all on heavily treed lots that feel a world away from city density.
Buyers come to West Lake Hills for one of the best school districts in the state, the kind of privacy you cannot replicate inside the city, and a five-minute drive to downtown Austin when the night out calls.
What life looks like in West Lake Hills.
Dining & Shopping
The Davenport Village and Westlake's small commercial pockets offer upscale restaurants, boutiques, and the kind of neighborhood spots locals guard quietly.
Parks & Outdoors
Direct access to the Barton Creek greenbelt, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, Commons Ford Park, and the Pennybacker Bridge overlook for postcard sunsets.
Schools
Eanes ISD is one of Texas's most highly-rated districts. Westlake High School ranks consistently in the top 1 percent nationally and is the area's most-discussed school.
Things to Do
Boating on Lake Austin, hiking the greenbelt, dinner at Hula Hut on the water, and weekend driving the winding roads through the hills.
Places worth knowing.
Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
The iconic arch over Lake Austin and one of the most photographed spots in Central Texas. Worth the short hike up at golden hour.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Twelve miles of trails, swimming holes, and Hill Country wilderness inside a major metropolitan area.
Hula Hut
A waterfront staple on Lake Austin, with frozen margaritas, fajitas, and a dock that feels like a vacation.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
A 227-acre preserve with hiking trails, golden-cheeked warbler habitat, and Hill Country views just minutes from downtown.
Davenport Village
A small but curated retail district with upscale restaurants, design stores, and neighborhood essentials.
Commons Ford Park
A 215-acre park on Lake Austin with hiking, picnic areas, a historic farmhouse, and rare Central Texas tallgrass prairie.
Eanes Independent School District
Eanes ISD serves about 8,000 students across West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, and the surrounding area. The district is consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of Texas school districts, with Westlake High School routinely earning national recognition for academic performance, college readiness, and athletic excellence.
Families relocating to the Austin area frequently center their home search on Eanes ISD attendance zones. The district's smaller size and longstanding excellence create a powerful pull on the West Austin housing market.
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