Looking for a home in Austin in a luxury neighborhood priced to $1.5 million? A neighborhood that has great schools, built in the last decade/decade and a half and as close to Downtown as you can get? Here is our Top 10 list for Best Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million.
Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million – Mapped
Driving Tour of Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million
Here is a link to our Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million driving tour. This tour goes from north to south and can be modified depending on where you are located.
Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million Driving Tour
Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million
The following neighborhoods are listed from north to south and are all in highly rated public school districts. Each neighborhood is linked to it’s neighborhood guide where you can search homes for sale, check out schools, learn about the market and see pictures.
Westminster Glen
Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 13 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 33 minutes, 24 miles
Zip Code: 78730
School District: Leander ISD
Elementary School: River Place
Middle School: Four Points
High School: Vandegrift
Lifestyle: Private Country Club Nearby
Average Home Price: $1,160,243
Median Home Price: $1,150,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Westminster Glen Neighborhood Guide.
Westminster Glen Homes for Sale
Steiner Ranch
Distance to Downtown Austin: 35 minutes, 19 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 42 minutes, 29 miles
Zip Code: 78732
School District: Leander ISD
Elementary School: Laura Welch Bush, Steiner Ranch or River Ridge
Middle School: Canyon Ridge
High School: Vandegrift
Lifestyle: Private Country Club, Master Planned Community, Lake Club, Waterfront, Sections of Luxury
Average Home Price: $555,118
Median Home Price: $495,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Steiner Ranch Homes for Sale
Vineyard Bay
Distance to Downtown Austin: 31 minutes, 21 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 37 minutes, 28 miles
Zip Code: 78734
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School: Lake Travis
Middle School: Hudson Bend
High School: Lake Travis
Lifestyle: Lake Travis Waterfront
Average Home Price: $1,955,393
Median Home Price: $1,314,700
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Vineyard Bay Neighborhood Guide.
Vineyard Bay Homes for Sale
Flintrock at Hurst Creek
Distance to Downtown Austin: minutes, miles
Distance to Austin Airport: minutes, miles
Zip Code: 78738
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School: Lakeway
Middle School: Hudson Bend or Lake Travis
High School: Lake Travis
Lifestyle: Private Country Club
Average Home Price: $807,131
Median Home Price: $807,667
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Flintrock at Hurst Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Flintrock at Hurst Creek Homes for Sale
Rough Hollow
Distance to Downtown Austin: 42 minutes, 25 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 44 minutes, 30 miles
Zip Code: 78738, 78734
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School: Serene Hills
Middle School: Lake Travis
High School: Lake Travis
Lifestyle: Master Planned Community, Waterfront, Lake Club, Sections of Luxury
Average Home Price: $647,008
Median Home Price: $563,073
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rough Hollow Neighborhood Guide.
Rough Hollow Homes for Sale
Serene Hills
Distance to Downtown Austin: 35 minutes, 23 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 37 minutes, 28 miles
Zip Code: 78738
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School: Serene Hills
Middle School: Lake Travis
High School: Lake Travis
Lifestyle: New Construction, Views
Average Home Price: $983,804
Median Home Price: $770,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Serene Hills Neighborhood Guide.
Serene Hills Homes for Sale
Belvedere
Distance to Downtown Austin: 35 minutes, 22 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 37 minutes, 29 miles
Zip Code: 78738
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School: Bee Cave
Middle School: Lake Travis
High School: Lake Travis
Lifestyle: Acreage, Hill Country
Average Home Price: $1,311,200
Median Home Price: $1,299,250
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Belvedere Neighborhood Guide.
Belvedere Homes for Sale
Spanish Oaks
Distance to Downtown Austin: 30 minutes, 18 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 32 minutes, 23 miles
Zip Code: 78738
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School: Lake Pointe
Middle School: Lake Travis
High School: Lake Travis
Lifestyle: Private Country Club
Average Home Price: $1,749,328
Median Home Price: $1,600,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Spanish Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Spanish Oaks Homes for Sale
Preserve at Barton Creek
Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 15 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 26 minutes, 21 miles
Zip Code: 78735
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School: Lake Pointe
Middle School: Lake Travis
High School: Lake Travis
Lifestyle: Hill Country, Acreage
Average Home Price: $957,800
Median Home Price: $999,000
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Preserve at Barton Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Preserve at Barton Creek Homes for Sale
Barton Creek
Distance to Downtown Austin: 22 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 19 miles
Zip Code: 78735
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Oak Hill
Middle School: O’Henry
High School: Austin
Lifestyle: Private Golf Course
Average Home Price: $1,333,469
Median Home Price: $1,122,500
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Barton Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Barton Creek Homes for Sale
Which of the Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million are Closest to Downtown?
If you’re looking to be as close to Downtown as possible but still want newer construction and great schools, check out Westminster Glen, Barton Creek and Preserve at Barton Creek first. Willing to drive a little further? Steiner Ranch, Vineyard Bay, Spanish Oaks and Belvedere are the next closest.
Which of the Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million are Furthest from Downtown?
Belvedere is the furthest from Downtown. The neighborhood itself does not have a rural feel, but most of the neighborhoods and land around the neighborhood is rural.
Which of the Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million are Golf Neighborhoods?
Spanish Oaks, Flintrock at Hurst Creek and Barton Creek are the three neighborhoods where you can live on the golf course in Austin. Flintrock at Hurst Creek has more homes that back to the golf course than Spanish Oaks, so you’re more likely to find a golf course home there. All three of these neighborhood courses are private country clubs.
Which of the Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million are Waterfront?
Vineyard Bay, Rough Hollow and Steiner Ranch all have waterfront homes.
Which of the Top 10 Austin Luxury Neighborhoods to $1.5 Million Have the Best Amenities?
Belvedere and Steiner Ranch are the two neighborhoods with the most amenities. Steiner Ranch employs a full time activities director to plan events for residents. You’ll also find two community centers, Lake Austin access, pools, nature trails, basketball courts, picnic areas and tennis courts. Belvedere was named the Best Overall Community at the 2010 Max Awards. It’s amenities include an indoor/outdoor social area, lazy river, grills, pool, playgrounds, fishing pond and rain harvest system.
What Type of Austin Luxury Neighborhood is Right for You?
Maybe these neighborhoods aren’t exactly what you’re looking for? Maybe you want to be in an urban setting? Want a bigger house? Or maybe even an older house? Our Austin Luxury Neighborhood Finder is the perfect tool for you. Simply answer a few questions about what you’re looking for and we’ll send you some suggestions tailored to what you’re looking for in an Austin luxury neighborhood.
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