Cat Mountain is one of Austin's most distinctive neighborhoods — it earns its name.
Last Updated: May 2026
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I'm Johnny Ronca — a Compass Austin luxury real estate agent with 20+ years in the Austin market, 300+ closed transactions, and over $250 million in career sales volume. Cat Mountain is one of Austin's most distinctive neighborhoods — it earns its name.
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~6 Active Off-Market Opportunities in Cat Mountain / 78731 Right Now
Cat Mountain and adjacent 78731 pocket listings — view-home custom builds, teardown opportunities, and established luxury estates. Priced $750K–$2.2M. Not on public MLS.
| Metric | Cat Mountain / 78731 |
|---|---|
| Median home price | ~$950K–$1.5M |
| Price per sq ft | $300–$500 |
| View lot premium | 20–40% above non-view |
| Days on market | 20–45 days |
| Active supply | Very tight (1–2 months) |
| Entry price | ~$700K |
| Premium ceiling | $2.5M+ (view custom builds) |
| School district | Austin ISD (Anderson HS) |
| Primary zip | 78731 |
The upper elevations of Cat Mountain — Catamount Trail, Yaupon Drive, Chinquapin — have the most dramatic panoramic views in all of Northwest Austin. Homes here look out over the Balcones Canyonlands, Lake Austin, and on clear nights, the full Austin skyline. These are the most coveted lots in the neighborhood.
Best for: Buyers who prioritize view living, architecture-forward homes, and being 10–15 minutes from UT, the Domain, and downtown.
More accessible price points, established canopy, and a neighborhood that has developed organically over 30+ years. Still carries the Cat Mountain address and community character.
Some Cat Mountain addresses blend with adjacent condo developments — buyers should verify single-family vs. condo status on any specific property.
Johnny Ronca of Compass Austin — 20+ years Austin luxury, direct 78731 corridor experience, $250M+ career sales.
The views. No other Northwest Austin residential neighborhood sits at this elevation with these view corridors. Upper Cat Mountain homes looking west over the Hill Country and south toward downtown Austin are genuinely one-of-a-kind in the Austin market.
Cat Mountain is primarily car-dependent — the hillside terrain isn't walkable infrastructure. However, Bull Creek Park (hiking, swimming) is minutes away on foot from several Cat Mountain streets.
Austin ISD feeders:
Cat Mountain home prices range from approximately $700K to $2.5M+, with view-lot premiums pushing the high end.
Austin ISD — Anderson High School feeder zone.
Johnny Ronca of Compass Austin — 20+ years Austin luxury, 300+ transactions, $250M+ career sales. Call (512) 797-0965.
The views. Upper Cat Mountain has some of the most dramatic Hill Country and Austin skyline panoramas of any residential neighborhood in the city.
12–15 minutes. Cat Mountain is one of the closest non-Downtown luxury neighborhoods to UT.
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— Johnny Ronca, Compass Austin · 20+ years · 300+ transactions · $250M+ career sales
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