Northwest Austin Real Estate

Set among the dramatic backdrop of Texas Hill Country and Bull Creek Reserve, Northwest Austin offers easy access to Austin’s most popular restaurants and fashionable shopping areas. Known for its lush, green canopies and dramatic hillside homes, many of the homes within the Northwest Austin region boast scenic views. Homes in this area include newer homes as well as older homes, some of which are being extensively remodeled. [Read more about Northwest Austin...]

Northwest Austin Homes for Sale

NEW

12202 Dundee Dr #b

$1,300

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 816 Sqft, 0.24 Acres
Rental
Moreland Properties

8101 San Felipe Blvd #336

$1,299

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 720 Sqft
Rental
Crown Realty, Inc

REDUCED

4711 Spicewood Springs Rd #132

$1,299

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 875 Sqft, 0.1 Acres
Rental
Morris Green Properties

REDUCED

12312 Abney Dr #d

$1,295

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4127 Sqft, 0.25 Acres
Rental
Neighborhood Realty&prop Mgmt

REDUCED

12325 Los Indios Trl #21

$1,295

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1042 Sqft
Rental
Re/max Capital City

REDUCED

9007 Sawtooth Ln #b

$1,250

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1003 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Rental
Advantage Team Real Estate Svc

NEW

8806 Cainwood Ln #a

$1,250

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2720 Sqft, 0.25 Acres
Rental
Horizon Realty

NEW

6000 Shepherd Mountain Cv #112

$1,200

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 706 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Rental
Keller Williams Realty

NEW

12504 Tree Line Dr #b

$1,195

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1092 Sqft, 0.22 Acres
Rental
Tenex Properties, Llc

N/A

$1,185

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 712 Sqft, 0.08 Acres
Rental
Austin Silent Market

REDUCED

8112 Sonnet Ave #101

$1,170

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1147 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Rental
Austin Options Realty

REDUCED

6000 Shepherd Mountain Cv #1602

$1,150

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 706 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Rental
Legacy Realty Llc

NEW

11800 Alpheus Ave #d

$1,150

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1004 Sqft, 0.21 Acres
Rental
Monte Davis Realty Group, Corp

NEW

8888 Tallwood Dr #3310

$1,149

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 2 Bath, 598 Sqft, 0.03 Acres
Rental
Renters Warehouse Texas, Llc

8101 San Felipe Blvd #203

$1,115

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 581 Sqft
Rental
Crown Realty, Inc

8210 Bent Tree Rd #142

$1,100

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 641 Sqft, 0.03 Acres
Rental
Austin Landmark Prop. Services

10616 Mellow Meadows Dr #34d

$1,095

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 952 Sqft
Rental
Agent Realty

REDUCED

4601 Brown Bark Pl #b

$1,050

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1776 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Rental
Texas Income Property

REDUCED

11519 Pecan Creek Pkwy #14

$999

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 875 Sqft
Rental
Compass Re Texas, Llc

8809 Schick Rd #a

$995

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 3231 Sqft, 0.22 Acres
Rental
Twelve Rivers Realty

REDUCED

4300 Acropolis Ct #c

$950

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 768 Sqft, 0.23 Acres
Rental
Mars Hill Realty Group

4300 Acropolis Ct #b

$925

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 768 Sqft, 0.23 Acres
Rental
Mars Hill Realty Group

8804 Schick Rd #b

$925

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 700 Sqft, 0.35 Acres
Rental
Harmony Real Estate Group

4300 Acropolis Ct #a

$925

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 768 Sqft, 0.23 Acres
Rental
Mars Hill Realty Group

REDUCED

8812 Schick Rd #a

$900

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 3231 Sqft, 0.24 Acres
Rental
Ace Properties

NEW

9009 Sawtooth Ln #c

$850

Austin, TX
1 Bath, 484 Sqft, 0.23 Acres
Rental
Compass Re Texas, Llc

Northwest Austin Lifestyle

Northwest Austin offers a convenient location to the area’s best retail establishments and restaurants, with one of the most popular destinations being The Domain. The 1.3 million square foot upscale outdoor shopping mall boasts 100 stores. Among these are high-end retailers such as Louis Vuitton and Barneys. Other shopping destinations within Northwest Austin include The Arboretum, Gateway Shopping Center, and Lakeline Mall. Due to the region’s location just 20 minutes from downtown Austin, residents of Northwest Austin also enjoy easy access to the additional amenities and conveniences that the city of Austin has to offer.

While Northwest Austin is known for its many city amenities, residents of the region also enjoy plenty of opportunity to enjoy outdoor recreation. With Lake Austin located nearby, water-based recreational opportunities are popular among Northwest Austin residents. The Austin Country Club and a number of green spaces are also available near the area.

Northwest Austin is also home to many of the city’s biggest employers, including Motorola, Texas Instruments and Motive. As a suburb of downtown Austin, the Northwest Austin region also provides easy access to the many employers the downtown area has to offer.

The Northwest Austin region is served by the Austin Independent School District (ISD). Many of the schools within the district are recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools. Anderson High School, which offers courses through the International Baccalaureate program, is the primary school serving the Northwest Austin region. The high school was also the Southwest region’s winner of the College Board Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts in 2013. The school earned the reward in celebration of its innovative arts programming, which promotes both creativity and learning. Some of the elementary schools serving Northwest Austin include Davis Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School and Hill Elementary School. Middle schools serving the region include Lamar Middle School and Murchison Middle School.

Northwest Austin is defined as the area that runs from FM 2222 to Palmer Road and from MoPac to Highway 620. With development of the region beginning in the late 1950’s, many of the homes within the region were built in the late 20th and 21st centuries. Nonetheless, some older homes can still be found in the area. While Northwest Austin has grown to become a true shopper’s paradise, it is also characterized by an abundance of natural beauty. As such, Northwest Austin is an excellent option for those who wish to enjoy the best of both worlds.

By: Jim Olenbush