Westlake Highlands is the hilltop pocket along Toro Canyon Road above Lake Austin — 1970s–90s homes, new view builds and Bridge Point Elementary, with a 12-month median around $1.43M. It's one of the easier ways into this part of Eanes ISD.
Key Takeaways
Westlake Highlands sits in a sweet spot: close to Lake Austin and Bridge Point Elementary, but priced below the gated enclaves nearby. That makes the good hilltop lots and remodeled homes here disappear quickly, sometimes before anyone lists them. I track Toro Canyon Road and the side streets, and Johnny's Off Market Private Luxury Listings give me a way to reach sellers and agents who aren't advertising yet. If you want first look, let's talk.
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Pocket Listings — Not on Zillow
The best Westlake Highlands homes often trade before they ever hit Zillow, Realtor.com or the public MLS.
The view lots and move-in-ready remodels here are the first to go, and they often sell to buyers who asked their agent to watch the neighborhood before a sign ever went up. Call me before you search anywhere else — the good ones move fast and won't wait for an open house.
Neighborhood figures are a 12-month MLS median (Sep 2025–Aug 2026, via public MLS-based reports), with 78746 context from Redfin. Only nine sales make up the Westlake Highlands numbers, and one high-end sale stretches the range to $6.5M, so treat the median as a rough guide. I'll pull live closed comps for any home you're considering.
I've been selling Austin luxury real estate for 20 years, and Westlake Highlands is one of those addresses where, when someone tells me they live there, I immediately know three things about them: they wanted a view and Bridge Point Elementary without paying gated-enclave prices, they like being close to Lake Austin, and they're fine with a hillside driveway to get it.
Westlake Highlands is a hillside subdivision in 78746 on both sides of Toro Canyon Road, roughly between David Thomas Road and Stone Canyon Drive. It sits in the hills above Lake Austin near Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway), between the lake and the Westlake shopping corridor.
Most homes here were built in the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and records show platted sections of the subdivision. A typical original home is a two-story or split-level house of about 2,500 to 3,000 square feet on around half an acre — one Toro Canyon Road home from 1974 sits on about 0.51 acre with a pool. More and more, the hilltop lots are getting new construction built for the views.
The terrain is what you're buying. Many lots back onto preserve land, which gives the neighborhood a secluded feel for being this close to town, and the higher lots look out over the Hill Country. The trade-off is steep driveways and lots that need careful review before you remodel or rebuild.
Homes here carry an Austin mailing address and get City of Austin water service, according to public listing data. The reported tax rate for the neighborhood (about 1.46% for 2025) is lower than a typical City of Austin rate, so ask me to confirm the taxing units for any specific address with Travis CAD.
I couldn't verify a mandatory HOA or a neighborhood amenity center. What you get instead is location: Lake Austin marinas, Austin Country Club, the Loop 360 bridge, Davenport Village and Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve are all nearby.
Bands are based on 9 closed sales from the 12-month MLS report (Sep 2025–Aug 2026). With a sample this small, the lines between bands are approximate.
Westlake Highlands is served by Eanes ISD. Recent Westlake Highlands listings show Bridge Point Elementary, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School. Current Eanes ISD campuses are Barton Creek, Bridge Point, Cedar Creek, Eanes and Forest Trail elementaries; Hill Country and West Ridge middle schools; and Westlake High School. Older listings sometimes show a campus that has since closed or consolidated, so always check the current Eanes ISD attendance zones. (Confirm assigned campuses for any specific home.)
The Bridge Point buyer — Wants Bridge Point Elementary without a Rob Roy or Rivercrest price tag.
The view hunter — Wants a hilltop lot with Hill Country views, and maybe to rebuild on it.
The Lake Austin boater without a dock — Wants to be close to the marinas without paying waterfront prices.
Davenport Village on Loop 360 is the closest spot for coffee, dinner and errands. The Village at Westlake and the Bee Caves Road corridor cover groceries (H-E-B) and the rest.
Weekends here often revolve around the water and the trails: Lake Austin marinas and boat rentals, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve off Loop 360, and Zilker Park, Barton Springs and the Barton Creek Greenbelt a short drive away. If you want to be on the water yourself, read my Lake Austin waterfront buyer's guide.
If you want a bigger master-planned neighborhood, Davenport Ranch. If you want a gate and an acre, Rob Roy. If you want Bridge Point Elementary, views and a lower price, Westlake Highlands is the value play. I'm happy to tour all three with you in one afternoon.
Westlake Highlands is a neighborhood where knowing the lots pays off. Two homes a few doors apart can be worth very different amounts because of views, slope and what the lot can support. Helping a buyer spot the lot with upside, or helping a seller show buyers what theirs really offers, is the part of this job I enjoy most.
Westlake Highlands is in 78746 on both sides of Toro Canyon Road, roughly between David Thomas Road and Stone Canyon Drive, in the hills above Lake Austin near Loop 360.
Eanes ISD. Recent listings show Bridge Point Elementary, Hill Country Middle and Westlake High. Confirm assigned campuses for any specific home with Eanes ISD.
The 12-month MLS median (Sep 2025–Aug 2026) was $1,425,000 on 9 sales, with a range of about $1.0M to $6.5M and about $562 per sq ft. It's a small sample, so treat it as a rough guide.
Mostly in the late 1970s through the 1990s, plus remodels and some newer view homes on the hilltops.
Many are around half an acre on hillside terrain, and some back onto preserve land. Lot size and slope vary, so check the survey for any specific home.
Homes carry an Austin mailing address and get City of Austin water, according to listing data, and the neighborhood's reported tax rate is below a typical City of Austin rate. Confirm the taxing units for any address with Travis Central Appraisal District.
It sits in the hills near Lake Austin, close to several marinas, but it isn't a waterfront subdivision. For waterfront, look at Westlake Drive, Rivercrest or other Lake Austin addresses.
I couldn't verify a mandatory HOA or an amenity center. Check the deed restrictions and resale documents for the specific home.
Many homes are older and need updates, driveways and streets are steep, there are no neighborhood amenities, sales are few, and Loop 360 traffic at rush hour is real.
Still have a question about Westlake Highlands? Call or text me at (512) 797-0965 or book a quick call.
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If you want Bridge Point Elementary and a view without a gated-enclave price, let's tour Westlake Highlands and I'll show you which lots have real upside. If you own here, I'll help you price the view and the lot, not just the square footage. Johnny Ronca · (512) 797-0965 · [email protected] — or book a quick call: calendar.app.google/Mmtr3L3D16VRD7fQ9
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What has actually closed in Westlake Highlands, from Unlock MLS, over the 24 months ending September 22, 2026.
Closed sales (24 months) | 17 |
Median closed price | $2,200,000 |
Average closed price | $2,399,529 |
Median price per square foot | $570 |
Median home size | 3,275 sq ft |
Median days on market | 112 |
Median % of original list price | 85% |
78746 median for comparison | $2,050,000 at $582 per sq ft |
Source: Unlock MLS (ACTRIS) closed sales, pulled September 22, 2026. A 17-sale sample over two years, so read the median as directional.
That 112-day median market time and 85% of original list are the two numbers sellers here need to see: homes in this pocket that start high tend to sit, then sell well under the original ask. Full area context in the 2026 Westlake market report.
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