Northwest Hills
Established Austin living, close to downtown with hill country views.
Yet another popular and well-established Austin neighborhood, Northwest Hills is as close as you can get to downtown in Northwest Austin. This community is located in Travis County in the 78731 and 78759 zip codes, just north of RM 2222 (also known as Allandale Road or Northland Drive) with a rough northern boundary of Spicewood Springs Road. Mesa Drive is the primary road connecting north and south.
The Barrow brothers purchased the land and began development in 1958, finally completing work in the mid 1980s. While buyers can find a variety of sizes and home styles, most homes for sale in Northwest Hills are single-story, ranch style homes, but plenty of traditional, contemporary, and two story homes can be found. A lot of recent construction features modern and mid-century modern architecture, with popular exterior finishes including stone, brick, stucco, and wood.
Homes average over 2,700 square feet and 3-6 bedrooms. Many have undergone exterior and interior renovations, featuring open living space and updated flooring and kitchens. Just 7 miles from Downtown Austin, Northwest Hills is perched on the precipice of the Texas Hill Country, and nearly every home is treated to incredible sunset, lake, and city views.
Thinking About Northwest Hills?
As Austin natives, we know Northwest Hills inside and out. Let's talk about what it's like to live here.
Connect With UsNearby and Related
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Hills in Austin?
Northwest Hills sits just north of RM 2222, in the 78731 and 78759 ZIP codes of Travis County. It is about 7 miles from downtown, which makes it the closest-in part of Northwest Austin.
When was Northwest Hills built?
The Barrow brothers bought the land and began development in 1958, finishing in the mid 1980s. That long build-out is why the housing varies so much from street to street.
What kind of houses are in Northwest Hills?
Mostly single-storey ranch houses, with traditional and contemporary styles mixed in. Homes average over 2,700 square feet with three to six bedrooms, and many have been renovated inside and out.
Does Northwest Hills have hill country views?
Many properties do. The neighborhood sits on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, and the elevation is what produces both the views and the steeper lots.
What schools are near Northwest Hills?
Doss Elementary School on 7005 Northledge Drive and Murchison Middle School on 3700 N Hills Drive stand in or beside the neighborhood. That is where the campuses are, not a statement about who attends them. Austin ISD assigns schools by street address, and assignments can change. Check the current one for a specific property with Austin ISD School Finder, which is the authoritative source. We do not publish attendance zones, because a zone we printed last year is not a zone you can rely on this year.
Talk to an Advisor
Tell us what you are trying to do. You will get a considered read on it from a team with 118+ years of experience in this market.