About Bee Creek Hills
Bee Creek Hills is a residential subdivision in unincorporated western Travis County, Texas, within the 78746 zip code. The neighborhood is located east of Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) and is accessed primarily from Canon Wren Drive. The community sits in the Hill Country terrain west of Austin, roughly 10 miles from downtown. Bee Creek, a tributary that feeds into Lake Austin, runs through the surrounding landscape and gives the neighborhood its name.
Homes in Bee Creek Hills sit on lots of approximately one acre, making it one of the few neighborhoods in the 78746 zip code with that level of lot size. Properties range from approximately 2,700 to 4,600 square feet with three- to five-bedroom floor plans. Resale prices typically range from $800,000 to $1,800,000 depending on home size, condition, and lot characteristics. Construction in the subdivision dates primarily to the mid-1980s through the 1990s, with exterior materials including limestone, stucco, and wood siding over Hill Country terrain with mature oak canopy.
Bee Creek Hills is served by Eanes Independent School District, one of the top-rated districts in Texas. Students are typically zoned to Bridge Point Elementary School, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Bridge Point Elementary is the largest elementary campus in Eanes ISD with enrollment near 600 students. Hill Country Middle School serves approximately 900 students in grades 6 through 8. Westlake High School enrolls roughly 2,850 students and is ranked in the top 1% of Texas high schools, offering AP courses, career and technical education pathways, and a strong athletics program.
Commuters from Bee Creek Hills reach downtown Austin in approximately 15 to 20 minutes via Bee Cave Road to MoPac Expressway. The Bee Cave and Lakeway commercial corridors along Highway 71 are within a 10-minute drive to the west, providing grocery stores, restaurants, and retail. Capital Metro does not serve this area directly, so private vehicles are the primary mode of transportation. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave offers Whole Foods Market, restaurants, and retail shops roughly 5 miles west.
Living in Bee Creek Hills
Bee Creek Hills features one-acre homesites set among Hill Country terrain with limestone outcroppings, native live oaks, and canyon views. The neighborhood has a secluded character with limited through traffic and no commercial development within its boundaries. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Eanes ISD jurisdictions, with Eanes ISD carrying one of the higher school tax rates in the metro area. An HOA maintains neighborhood standards with monthly dues averaging approximately $28.
Daily errands from Bee Creek Hills are handled along Bee Cave Road and Highway 71. The Randalls grocery store at Bee Cave Road and Walsh Tarlton Lane is roughly 2 miles east, and Whole Foods Market at the Hill Country Galleria is about 5 miles west. The Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at the Gus Fruh entrance is approximately 4 miles east, offering hiking and swimming access. Westlake-area restaurants along Bee Cave Road include Cafe Blue, Zax Restaurant, and Cover 3. The Rob and Bessie Welder Park on Rollingwood Drive provides a playground and sports courts roughly 3 miles east.