Market Overview for Bear Creek
There are 6 active listings in Bear Creek with a median list price of $1.2M and a median sold price of $981K.
Homes average 29 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 16 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $397.
About Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a residential area in southwest Austin, Travis County, encompassing multiple subdivisions along Bear Creek and its tributaries. The area straddles the Austin city limits, with approximately half of the properties within city boundaries and half in unincorporated Travis County. It is accessible via Brodie Lane, FM 1626, Slaughter Lane, and SH 45 (which connects to MoPac/Loop 1), and lies approximately 10 to 13 miles southwest of downtown Austin in ZIP codes 78739 and 78748.
The area includes several distinct subdivisions developed at different times. Bear Creek Park was established in 1971 when O.H. Poole subdivided his farm. Bridges at Bear Creek was developed from 2008 to 2016 by builders including Lennar Homes, Buffington Homes, Mercedes Homes, and Megatel Homes, featuring stone and stucco homes with Mediterranean-influenced details on lots ranging from standard frontage to estate-sized parcels of half an acre to one acre. The Hills of Bear Creek, developed by MileStone beginning around 2014 near FM 1626 and Brodie Lane, added 78 homes ranging from 1,700 to 2,800 square feet.
The area is not gated. Individual subdivisions maintain separate homeowners associations; Bridges at Bear Creek has a mandatory HOA (Bridges of Bear Creek Master HOA), and Hills of Bear Creek has its own HOA.
SH 45 provides improved connectivity to MoPac, reducing commute times to central and north Austin. The area is near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and several Austin parks and retail centers.
Living in Bear Creek
Bear Creek residents commute via SH 45 to MoPac (Loop 1) for access to central and north Austin, or via Brodie Lane and Slaughter Lane to I-35. Downtown Austin is approximately 10 to 13 miles northeast (20 to 30 minutes in light traffic). SH 130 toll road is accessible to the east for connections to Round Rock and Georgetown.
Students in the Bear Creek area attend Austin Independent School District schools. The Bridges at Bear Creek section feeds to Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and James Bowie High School. Bear Creek Elementary at 12801 Escarpment Boulevard, which opened in 2020 as Austin ISD's first school from the 2017 bond election, serves other portions of the area. School assignments vary by specific address — some sections may be zoned to Menchaca Elementary or Paredes Middle School.
Escarpment Village shopping center, anchored by H-E-B, provides grocery and retail within the area. Southpark Meadows, a large retail center at I-35 and Slaughter Lane, offers additional shopping and dining. Grey Rock Golf Club, a public course accessible via SH 45, is nearby.
Things to Do in Bear Creek
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Botanical garden and research center featuring a 16-acre Texas Arboretum, observation tower, and native plant gardens. Located south of the Bear Creek area.
- Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: Austin park with trails, disc golf, sports fields, and a veloway for cycling and inline skating. Located near Slaughter Lane.
- Grey Rock Golf Club: Public golf course in southwest Austin, accessible via SH 45 from the Bear Creek area.
- Escarpment Village: Neighborhood shopping center anchored by H-E-B with restaurants including Waterloo Ice House and Santa Rita Tex-Mex.
- Southpark Meadows: Large retail center at I-35 and Slaughter Lane with H-E-B, Target, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Major Employers in Bear Creek
- NXP Semiconductors (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Oak Hill campus at 6501 William Cannon Drive West in southwest Austin.
- AMD (Semiconductor Design): Austin campus at 7171 Southwest Parkway.
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital in south Austin providing emergency, surgical, and specialty care.
- Apple (Technology): Austin campus accessible via MoPac northbound. Major employer in the Austin tech sector.
Bear Creek Schools
Bear Creek is served by Austin Independent School District. School assignments vary by specific address within the multi-subdivision area.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
Austin Independent School District
Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Creek a single subdivision?
No. Bear Creek encompasses multiple subdivisions developed at different times, including Bear Creek Park (1971), Bridges at Bear Creek (2008-2016), and Hills of Bear Creek (2014+). Each has its own character and HOA.
What school district serves Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is served by Austin ISD. The Bridges at Bear Creek section feeds to Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Other sections may feed to Bear Creek Elementary or different campuses — verify via Austin ISD School Finder.
Is Bear Creek inside Austin city limits?
Approximately half of Bear Creek is within the City of Austin and half is in unincorporated Travis County. Property tax rates may differ depending on location.
Is Bear Creek a gated community?
No. Bear Creek is not a gated community. Individual subdivisions within the area have separate homeowners associations, but there is no gated entry.
How far is Bear Creek from downtown Austin?
Bear Creek is approximately 10 to 13 miles southwest of downtown Austin via SH 45 and MoPac, a drive of roughly 20 to 30 minutes in light traffic.
