Westlake
one of the most desirable areas of Austin with its prime location west of downtown and gorgeous luxury homes. Located in the nationally acclaimed Eanes ISD – an award winning school district with an excellent athletic program. A suburb west of Austin, Westlake homes for sale are nestled amongst the hills of the Colorodo River and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell and the stunning Austin Skyline.
New areas in Austin boast a location as enviable as West Lake Hills, which sits at a bend in the Colorado River northwest of the capital’s downtown.
Upon entering West Lake Hills, you are transported to a different place and time. The urban landscape of Austin gives way to rolling hills, a thick canopy of foliage, and streets more akin to country roads than main avenues.
Except for a few small commercial districts, West Lake Hills is almost exclusively residential. Coupled with the rural landscape, West Lake Hills is a mainstay of practically every best-of list in the Austin region: best public schools, best suburb, best place to raise a family, best place to retire, and of course, best place to live.
- Bucolic setting with thick, mature foliage and winding country roads
- Best public schools in the state of Texas
- Little to no commercial or industrial traffic within city boundaries
- Wide range of home styles on large lots
Considering median home values skew higher, and nearly 90% of residents own their home, West Lake Hills’ demographics trend toward more established households. Even if you don’t have children, the schools produce real estate that makes for an excellent investment.
Many of Austin’s business and political elite like to call West Lake Hills home, thanks mainly to its proximity to and exclusion away from Austin. As it serves as a gateway to the Texas Hill Country, many buyers come to the area to establish second homes as well.
At the intersection of Westlake Drive and N Capital of Texas Highway, you’ll find Davenport Village, a collection of locally-owned shops, services, and eateries.
The Austin Country Club is in the Davenport Ranch community. It plays host to touring pros each year during the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
Adjacent to the club and crossing over the Colorado River is the Pennybacker Bridge and its steel archway. The bridge is one of the landmarks most often associated with the city of Austin.
- Eanes Elementary School, Public, K-5
- Cedar Creek Elementary, Public, K-5
- Hill Country Middle School, Public 6-8
- Westlake High School, 9-12
West Lake is also home to highly regarded private schools. Highlights include:
- Trinity Episcopal School of Austin, Private, K-8
- St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Private, 6-12
