Austin & Hill Country

Find your
right setting.

Explore the places, property questions, and daily-life tradeoffs behind each area. These guides are a starting point; pricing, schools, and rules require an exact address and current information.

Austin MLS City · Preliminary October 2026

The Austin market at a glance.

Preliminary MLS data compiled by Albert Allen covers properties with an Austin MLS city designation, which differs from Austin city limits. Sales are through October 29 and may change; the snapshot does not establish a price or valuation for any neighborhood or home.

Closed Sales572Oct 1–29, 2026 · Preliminary
Closed Sales, Prior Year708Oct 1–29, 2025 · Comparison
Active Listings4,550October 29, 2026 · Snapshot
Under Contract886October 29, 2026 · Snapshot

View the October data source ↗ · Preliminary data through October 29, 2026; final results may differ.

Area Guides

14 ways to explore the area.

Premium Luxury

Westlake Hills

Westlake Hills remains one of Austin's most desirable luxury markets for privacy, schools, and elevated Hill Country scenery.

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Established & Prestigious

Tarrytown

Tarrytown blends historic homes, tree cover, and central convenience for buyers who want refined neighborhood character close to downtown.

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Resort-Style Luxury

Barton Creek

Barton Creek appeals to buyers looking for a tucked-away luxury environment with golf, gated enclaves, and generous space to breathe.

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Stylish & Walkable

South Congress

South Congress is for buyers who want design, dining, and unmistakable Austin character in one of the city's most recognizable corridors.

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Waterfront Prestige

Lake Austin

Lake Austin offers some of the city's most coveted real estate, blending waterfront lifestyle, privacy, and long-term prestige.

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Modern Urban Luxury

Downtown Austin

Downtown Austin serves buyers who want premium condo inventory, proximity to major employers, and a polished lock-and-leave lifestyle.

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Residential & Central

Rollingwood

Rollingwood offers a residential setting just west of central Austin, with its own city government and property rules.

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Historic & Central

Pemberton Heights

Pemberton Heights appeals to buyers drawn to established architecture and a central Austin address.

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Private & Wooded

Rob Roy

Rob Roy is a collection of West Austin residential enclaves where the specific property and association matter.

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Scenic & Residential

Davenport Ranch

Davenport Ranch offers a West Austin hillside setting, with property details and association terms worth examining closely.

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Gated & Hill Country

Spanish Oaks

Spanish Oaks is a private Bee Cave-area community where community and club access must be verified separately.

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Hill Country & Open Space

Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs draws buyers looking for a Hill Country setting, with important differences between city, ETJ, and rural properties.

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Lakeside & Varied

Lake Travis

The Lake Travis corridor covers distinct communities and shorelines; compare the exact property, water access, and daily route.

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Hill Country & Open Space

Spicewood

Spicewood offers a Hill Country setting where a property's water, wastewater, road access, and school assignment deserve close review.

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