About McCormick Mountain
McCormick Mountain is a residential subdivision in unincorporated Travis County within the Austin metropolitan area. The neighborhood is located in the Hill Country west of Austin, in the general vicinity of Highway 71 and Hamilton Pool Road. The area features typical Edwards Plateau terrain with limestone ridges, mature oak groves, and natural spring-fed creeks. Travis County provides road maintenance, fire protection through an emergency services district, and law enforcement via the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
Homes in McCormick Mountain are custom-built single-family residences on lots ranging from 1 acre to over 5 acres. Construction dates from the 2000s through the 2020s, with architectural styles including Texas Hill Country limestone, stucco, and timber-frame designs. Floor plans range from 2,500 to 5,000 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations. Resale prices generally range from $700,000 to $1,400,000 depending on acreage, square footage, elevation, and views. Properties commonly include covered outdoor living areas, pools, detached workshops, and native landscaping with drought-tolerant plantings.
McCormick Mountain is served by Lake Travis Independent School District. Students typically attend Lake Travis Elementary for grades pre-K through 5, Lake Travis Middle School for grades 6 through 8, and Lake Travis High School for grades 9 through 12. Lake Travis ISD enrolls approximately 11,500 students and has earned multiple TEA distinction designations. Lake Travis High School has a graduation rate above 97% and offers over 30 AP courses, dual-credit programs through Austin Community College, and career and technical education pathways.
Commuters from McCormick Mountain reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 45 minutes via Highway 71 east to MoPac Expressway. The Bee Cave commercial corridor along Highway 71 is within 15 to 20 minutes and provides grocery stores, medical offices, and retail services at the Hill Country Galleria. Lakeway and the Highway 620 corridor offer additional commercial services within 20 minutes. The area's rural character means residents travel to Bee Cave or Lakeway for most daily services.
Living in McCormick Mountain
McCormick Mountain residents live on multi-acre lots with significant tree cover and natural Hill Country topography. Properties feature long driveways, gated entries, and separation between homes that provides a rural atmosphere. The subdivision does not have streetlights or sidewalks, and roads follow the natural terrain contours. Water is typically provided by a local water supply corporation or private wells, and most properties use septic systems. Property taxes fall under Travis County and Lake Travis ISD jurisdictions. Wildlife including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and fox are common on properties.
