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Just across MoPac from downtown, next to Zilker Park. A small, quiet city inside Eanes ISD.

#Eanes ISD#MoPac#Minutes to downtown
71TESLACentralEastWestSouthSouthwestSoutheastNortheastWest Lake HillsDowntownRollingwoodCity limits: U.S. Census TIGER · Roads & lakes: Natural Earth
School districtEanes ISDFind your zoned school ↗
High schoolsWestlake
PopulationAbout 1,5002020 Census: 1,467
School ratingsA100% rated ATEA 2026 · 5To downtown8–20 minNew-home communities0Development projects0
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01 — AT A GLANCE

Next to downtown,small and quiet.

WhereLocationAbout 3 miles southwest of downtown Austin, between MoPac and Bee Caves Rd. It shares the 78746 ZIP code with West Lake Hills.
FeelVibeAbout one square mile of streets developed from 1955, where original homes sit next to new builds. Zilker Park and Barton Springs are a few minutes away.
ForBest forFamilies who want a short drive downtown, Eanes ISD schools and a quiet street.
02 — SCHOOLS

Eanes ISD.Check any address in seconds.

Elementary
EanesA
Forest TrailA
Middle
Hill CountryA
West RidgeA
High
WestlakeA

Depending on the address, Rollingwood is zoned to Eanes Elementary (then Hill Country Middle) or Forest Trail Elementary (then West Ridge Middle). Everyone goes to Westlake High. Always verify in the Eanes ISD school finder. Ratings: Texas Education Agency 2026 A–F accountability ratings (released Aug 2026). “New” marks campuses that opened after the ratings year.

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03 — COMMUTE

Downtown in 10-some minutes.Tesla in about 30.

Typical drive times from central Rollingwood. Allow more at rush hour.

DowntownDowntown Austin8–20 min
AppleNorth Austin campus25–40 min
TeslaGiga Texas · Southeast25–40 min
DellHQ · Round Rock30–45 min
SpaceXBastrop plant40–55 min
SamsungTaylor fab50–70 min
04 — EVERYDAY LIFE

Close to everything.Weekends at Zilker and Barton Creek.

Getting around
  • MoPac (Loop 1)north-south to downtown & North Austin
  • Bee Caves Rdlocal road to Westlake & shopping
  • Loop 360toward Westlake & Lake Austin
Weekends
  • Rollingwood Parkthe city’s neighborhood park
  • Zilker Park & Barton Springsminutes away
  • Barton Creek Greenbeltwalking and hiking
Shopping
  • Bee Caves Rd shopping (Trader Joe’s and more)
  • Barton Creek Square mall
  • South Lamar & downtown
05 — WHAT’S COMING

Road projectsand a possible school bond.

A MoPac South expansion plan, Loop 360 construction and a large Eanes ISD bond under review are all moving at once.

MOPAC SOUTHTimeline TBD8.7 miles of express lanesFrom Cesar Chavez St to Slaughter Ln, at about $825 million. Rollingwood sent a conditional letter of support in April 2026.
LOOP 3602026–2029Grade-separated intersectionsAfter the Westlake Dr and Cedar St work, construction at Courtyard Dr and RM 2222 began in April 2026.
EANES ISD BONDMay 2027?About $900M facilities bond under reviewA committee reviews projects for every campus through December; the board has until Feb. 12, 2027 to call an election.

Timelines are as announced and may change.

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06 — COMMUNITIES

Same city.Different streets.

Subdivision boundaries, price ranges and recent sales are coming next.

Rollingwood Dr · Nixon DrThe heart of RollingwoodCommunity guide coming soon
Park Hills Dr · Hatley DrThe hillside streetsCommunity guide coming soon
Bee Caves Rd edgeNear the shops on Bee Caves RdCommunity guide coming soon
07 — MELISSA’S PRO TIPS

Buying in Rollingwood?Check these first.

City limits, drainage and school zoning are the key things to check in Rollingwood. Five things to confirm before you sign.

Melissa Jung, REALTOR®

PRO TIP
Are you really in Rollingwood? ZIP 78746 is shared by Rollingwood, West Lake Hills and Austin. Taxes and building permits differ by city, so confirm on TCAD.
PRO TIP
Look at the full tax picture. Rollingwood’s city rate is $0.1963 (2026–27) and Eanes ISD’s is $0.8254. The city rate went down, but rising values can still raise your bill.
PRO TIP
Water is bought from Austin. The city buys water from Austin Water and resells it. When Austin raises rates, Rollingwood’s rates can follow.
PRO TIP
Check drainage and flooding. The city’s drainage study found spots that take on water in heavy rain, including the Bee Caves Rd low-water crossing. Check the flood map and seller’s disclosure for the address.
PRO TIP
Elementary zoning is split. Homes go to Eanes or Forest Trail Elementary, and the middle school follows. Eanes ISD is also weighing a large 2027 bond.

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