About Cortona
Cortona is a residential community located in West Lake Hills, Texas, within the 78746 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood sits along Westlake Drive west of Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway), roughly 7 miles west of downtown Austin. The development occupies elevated Hill Country terrain with limestone bluffs, mature live oak and Spanish oak canopy, and views of the surrounding hills. Loop 360 and Bee Caves Road (FM 2244) serve as the primary corridors connecting Cortona to central Austin and the Bee Cave commercial district.
Homes in Cortona consist of custom-built single-family residences on lots typically ranging from one-quarter acre to one-half acre. Resale prices generally range from $1,200,000 to $2,500,000 depending on lot position, home size, and finish level. Floor plans average 3,000 to 6,000 square feet with four- to six-bedroom configurations. Construction materials include Texas limestone, stucco, and natural stone with tile or slate roofing. Architectural styles reflect a Mediterranean and Hill Country influence with arched entryways, courtyard layouts, and covered outdoor living areas.
Cortona is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Eanes Elementary School, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Eanes Elementary enrolls approximately 500 students in grades K through 5. Hill Country Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 900 students. Westlake High School enrolls over 2,600 students in grades 9 through 12 and consistently receives top academic ratings in Texas, offering more than 30 AP courses and a competitive athletics program.
Commuters from Cortona reach downtown Austin in approximately 15 to 20 minutes via Loop 360 to MoPac Expressway or Bee Caves Road to Lamar Boulevard. The Barton Creek Square Mall area along Loop 360 provides retail and dining options roughly 2 miles southeast. The Westlake and Davenport Village shopping areas along Bee Caves Road, about 1 mile south, offer restaurants, banks, and professional services. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave is roughly 5 miles west along FM 2244.
Living in Cortona
Cortona features custom homes on landscaped lots with Hill Country views and mature live oak canopy. The community includes private streets, a gated entrance, and HOA-maintained common areas. Home designs incorporate covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and swimming pools suited to the central Texas climate. Property tax rates fall under Travis County, the City of West Lake Hills, and Eanes ISD jurisdictions, with Eanes ISD carrying one of the higher school tax rates in the region. The City of West Lake Hills imposes building and environmental regulations, including tree preservation ordinances.
Daily life in Cortona is oriented toward the Westlake and Bee Cave commercial corridors. Randalls at Westlake and H-E-B in Bee Cave are within a 5-minute drive. Davenport Village on Bee Caves Road, roughly 1 mile south, includes restaurants, a fitness studio, and professional offices. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, a 227-acre nature area managed by St. Edward's University, sits approximately 2 miles east along Loop 360 with 2.5 miles of hiking trails. The Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at Loop 360 is roughly 3 miles south, providing access to over 12 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and swimming at Sculpture Falls.