River Place area near Four Points (78730); River Place Elementary and Vandegrift HS
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Northwest AustinThe Hill Country side
Hill Country views, lake communities and a ten-minute drive to Apple and the Domain. Three strong school districts meet here.
78726Four Points · Canyon Creek78729Pond Springs78727Milwood78750Anderson Mill · Jester78759Great Hills · Arboretum78730River Place · Lake Austin78731Northwest Hills183MoPac360Lake TravisZIP areas: U.S. Census ZCTA 2020 · Roads & water: U.S. Census TIGERSchool districtsAustin · Round Rock · Leander ISD
ZIP codes78726 · 78727 · 78729 · 78730 · 78731 · 78750 · 78759
WalkabilityYou’ll drive for errandsWalk Score 5–36 out of 100 · Austin average 42
Median sale price$640KJan–Sep 2026 median · Up 6.7% vs 2025 · Unlock MLS
Price per sq ft · pace$316 /sqftMedian 41 days to sellSep 2026 · Unlock MLS
School ratings57% rated ATEA 2026 · 21To downtown20–40 minNew-home communities1Development projects6Not sure Northwest Austin is the one? Take the 1-minute neighborhood match →
01 — AT A GLANCE
Hills, lakes andthe tech corridor.
WhereLocationNorthwest of downtown, from Lake Austin and Loop 360 up to Parmer Lane, along US 183 and MoPac.
FeelVibe1970s–2000s homes on hilly, tree-covered lots, golf and lake communities, with the Domain and the Arboretum for shopping.
ForBest forTech workers who want a short drive to Apple and the Domain, and families choosing between three strong school districts.
02 — HOME PRICES
What homes sell forin Northwest Austin right now.
The Jan–Sep 2026 median compared with last year. Single-month numbers swing with the number of sales.
Median sale · Jan–Sep 2026$640KUp 6.7% vs 2025
Homes sold · Sep 2026122
Price per sq ft · Sep 2026$316
Median days on market · Sep 202641 days
Median sale price by year
2021$605K
2022$670K
2023$612K
2024$625K
2025$600K
2026*$640K
* 2026 is January–SeptemberMedian by bedrooms · 2026
2 bed$300K
3 bed$535K
4 bed$865K
Price range — what sold in September 2026 (122 sales)
Under $200K 3%$200–299K 9%$300–399K 13%$400–499K 13%$500–599K 7%$600–699K 10%$700–799K 6%$800–999K 14%$1–1.19M 5%$1.2–1.39M 6%$1.4M+ 14%
PRO TIP
Seven ZIPs, very different prices. Lake and hill ZIPs 78730 and 78731 lead the price chart, while 78727 and 78729 are the entry points. Compare sales within the same ZIP.
ZIP codes included · 78726 · 78727 · 78729 · 78730 · 78731 · 78750 · 78759
Source: Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot (Northwest Austin, residential), retrieved Oct 13, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
03 — NEIGHBORHOODS BY ZIP
Seven ZIP codes.Hills west, convenience east.
Lake and hill lots in 78730 and 78731, established family streets in 78750 and 78759, and value near MoPac in 78727 and 78729. This is a car-first area.
How to read Walk Score (0–100: how many daily errands you can do on foot)90+ Walk everywhere70–89 Most errands on foot50–69 Some errands on foot25–49 Car for most errands0–24 Car for almost everything
78731Northwest HillsHighland Hills · Cat Mountain · Courtyard
1950s–80s homes on hilly lots, some with lake and Hill Country views. Mount Bonnell is here.
WALK SCORE36Car for most errands
78759Great Hills · ArboretumBalcones Woods · Mesa Park
1970s–2000s homes around a golf course, plus quarter-acre family streets. Split between Austin and Round Rock ISD.
WALK SCORE33Car for most errands
78750Anderson Mill · JesterLakewood · Anderson Mill Estates
1970s–80s ranch homes in Anderson Mill; hillside homes in Jester Estates, zoned to Austin ISD.
WALK SCORE31Car for most errands
78730River Place · Lake AustinGlenlake · Long Canyon · Greenshores
Golf, trails and acre-plus lots. Some Lake Austin homes have private docks.
WALK SCORE5Car for almost everything
78726Four PointsCanyon Creek · Grandview Hills · Montebello
1990s–2000s neighborhoods near RM 620 and RM 2222, mostly Leander and Round Rock ISD.
WALK SCORE—Car for almost everything
78727MilwoodAngus Valley · Preston Oaks
About 2,500 mostly one-story 1980s homes, close to MoPac and Parmer Lane.
WALK SCORE29Car for most errands
78729Pond SpringsAnderson Mill West · Robinson Ranch · Rattan Creek
Established neighborhoods, mostly in Williamson County and Round Rock ISD.
WALK SCORE—Car for almost everything
Walk Score: walkscore.com ZIP pages, Sep 2026 (no ZIP score published for 78726 and 78729).
04 — SCHOOLS
Three districts,mostly A-rated.
Elementary
Canyon CreekRound Rock ISDA
Laurel MountainRound Rock ISDA
SpicewoodRound Rock ISDA
CarawayRound Rock ISDA
Pond SpringsRound Rock ISDB
JollyvilleRound Rock ISDB
HillAustin ISDA
Highland ParkAustin ISDA
DossAustin ISDB
SummittAustin ISDB
River PlaceLeander ISDB
Grandview HillsLeander ISDC
Middle
Canyon VistaRound Rock ISDA
GrishamRound Rock ISDA
MurchisonAustin ISD · IBA
Four PointsLeander ISDB
DeerparkRound Rock ISDC
High
WestwoodRound Rock ISD · IBA
McNeilRound Rock ISDA
VandegriftLeander ISDA
AndersonAustin ISDB
PRO TIP
One ZIP can hold three districts. 78727 alone has Austin, Round Rock and Pflugerville ISD addresses. Check every home in the district’s own lookup, never by ZIP.
PRIVATE OPTIONS NEARBYSt. Theresa’s Catholic School — Northwest HillsAustin Jewish Academy — Northwest HillsAustin International School — Milwood area
Ratings: Texas Education Agency 2026 A–F accountability ratings (released Aug 2026). Typical chains: Round Rock ISD Spicewood or Laurel Mountain → Canyon Vista → Westwood; Austin ISD Doss or Hill → Murchison → Anderson; Leander ISD River Place → Four Points → Vandegrift. Lookups: roundrockisd.org/school-boundaries-and-maps · leanderisd.org/attendancezones.
Austin ISD school finder ↗05 — COMMUTE
Ten minutesto Apple.
Approximate drive times from Great Hills (Jollyville Rd & US 183) in normal traffic. Allow more at rush hour. Transit: MetroRapid 803 — Domain, Burnet Rd, UT, downtown; MetroRail Red Line — Kramer, Howard, Lakeline; US 183 express toll lanes — open 2026.
AppleNorth Austin campus10–20 min
DellHQ · Round Rock15–30 min
DowntownDowntown Austin20–40 min
TeslaGiga Texas · Southeast30–45 min
AirportAustin-Bergstrom30–45 min
SamsungTaylor fab40–55 min
SpaceXBastrop plant45–65 min
06 — EVERYDAY LIFE
Hill Country views.City conveniences.
Outdoors
- Bull Creek District Parkcreek swimming & trails
- Emma Long Park1,142 acres on Lake Austin
- Mount Bonnellcity and lake views
- St. Edward’s Park & River Place trails
Shopping & food
- The Domainshops and dining
- The Arboretum
- North Lamar & BrakerAsian markets and restaurants
- Lakeline Mall & Parkline shops
Groceries
- H-E-B Four Points & Far West
- H-E-B Anderson Millremodeled 2026
- Whole Foods Gateway
- MT SupermarketChinatown Center
07 — WHAT’S COMING
New toll lanes, a hospitaland a Domain train stop.
The US 183 express lanes are open. Next: a major medical campus and a Red Line station at the Domain.
183 NORTH EXPRESS LANESOpened 2026Toll lanes from MoPac to SH 45A $612M project. All express lanes and MoPac connectors opened by February 2026.
UT MEDICAL CENTERTarget 2030A new hospital near the DomainUT and MD Anderson plan a 300–500-bed hospital on a research campus off MoPac and Braker Lane.
METRORAIL UPTOWN STATIONLate 2027A Red Line stop at the DomainA new North Burnet/Uptown station puts commuter rail within walking distance of the Domain.
LOOP 360 AT COURTYARD2026–2029A new underpass on Loop 360Construction started in April 2026 near Courtyard Drive and RM 2222, with completion expected in late 2029.
APPLE PARMER CAMPUSExpandingMore Apple buildingsPhase II buildings continue at the Parmer Lane campus.
UPTOWN ATX2027The IBM campus changesIBM leaves in mid-2027; the owner plans renovations rather than new towers.
Timelines are as announced and may change.
All Austin-area development news →08 — NEW HOMES
New-home communitiesin Northwest Austin.
1 communities where builders are selling new homes now. Builders and phases change often — confirm before you visit.
09 — MELISSA’S PRO TIPS
Buying in Northwest Austin?Know this first.
School lines, special tax districts and hilly lots make this area different. Six things we check on every purchase here.
Melissa Jung, REALTOR®
PRO TIP
Ask for the full tax rate. River Place and Anderson Mill sit in limited districts that add to the property tax (River Place is capped at $0.15, Anderson Mill about $0.12 per $100).
PRO TIP
Travis or Williamson? Compare the bill. Much of 78729 is in Williamson County. Its county rate is higher, but Travis adds Central Health (about $0.12 per $100). Compare total taxes, not one line.
PRO TIP
Check the wildfire code map. Austin’s wildland-urban interface code covers more than half the city and sets building rules for new construction and remodels.
PRO TIP
Hill Country lots need a closer look. Steep lots often mean retaining walls and engineered foundations, and some lake-area homes use septic. Budget for the right inspections.
PRO TIP
Clearing trees? Mind warbler season. On golden-cheeked warbler habitat, clearing is off-limits March 1–August 31, and some lots carry preserve permit records.
PRO TIP
Leander ISD now takes transfers. For 2026–27, Leander ISD opened some Four Points schools, including Vandegrift, to out-of-district applicants. Watch the spring window.
10 — FREE GUIDES