Highland Park West is the kind of neighborhood that serious Austin buyers know — and newcomers discover after they've spent time in the city and started to understand how it's actually layered.
Last Updated: May 2026
5 Things to Know About Highland Park West in 2026
I'm Johnny Ronca — Compass Austin luxury real estate, 20+ years, 300+ transactions, $250M+ career sales. Highland Park West is the kind of neighborhood serious Austin buyers know — and newcomers discover after they've understood how the city is layered.
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West Austin pocket listings — established estates, renovation opportunities, custom builds. Priced $1.1M–$3.2M+.
| Metric | Highland Park West |
|---|---|
| Median home price | ~$1.5M–$2.3M |
| Price per sq ft | $380–$650 |
| Entry price | ~$1M |
| Premium ceiling | $3M+ (Eanes ISD) |
| School district | AISD or Eanes ISD (verify) |
| Zip codes | 78703 / 78746 border |
Highland Park West's most important due-diligence item: straddles the 78703/78746 boundary, school assignments vary significantly. Eanes ISD zone properties command a $200K–$500K premium over Austin ISD zone properties. Developed mid-20th century — Ranch, Cape Cod, Colonial, transitional. Lots 0.3–0.7 acres with exceptional canopy.
Highland Park West — sits on the 78703/78746 boundary. Some properties zone to Eanes ISD (Westlake High), others to Austin ISD. Eanes-zone properties typically command $200K–$500K premiums. Homes range $1M–$3M+.
Roughly $200K–$500K on otherwise identical properties. Highland Park West is one of the few neighborhoods where buyers choose between districts within a sub-area — block-level school verification is critical.
$1M to $3M+, with Eanes ISD zone properties commanding the premium end.
Johnny Ronca of Compass Austin — 20+ years 78703/78746 corridor experience, $250M+ career sales. Call (512) 797-0965.
📞 (512) 797-0965 | ✉️ [email protected]
— Johnny Ronca, Compass Austin · West Austin Specialist · 20+ years · 300+ transactions · $250M+ career sales
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