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Market Overview for Mountaintop Acres
There are 0 active listings in Mountaintop Acres and a median sold price of $893K.
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Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
About Mountaintop Acres
Mountaintop Acres is a small residential community in an unincorporated area of the Austin metropolitan region in Travis County, Texas. The subdivision occupies elevated terrain along the western edge of the metro area, with access via Ranch-to-Market roads that connect to Highway 71 and Highway 290. The area maintains a rural Hill Country setting with scattered homesites on larger lots surrounded by native vegetation and limestone terrain. The community is located approximately 20 miles west of downtown Austin.
Properties in Mountaintop Acres are predominantly custom-built single-family homes on lots ranging from 1 acre to 5 acres or more. Construction styles reflect Hill Country architecture with native limestone, metal roofing, and stucco exteriors. Home sizes typically range from 1,800 to 3,500 square feet, with resale values generally falling between $400,000 and $800,000 depending on acreage, views, and home condition. The community developed over several decades beginning in the 1980s, resulting in a mix of older homes and more recent construction.
Mountaintop Acres is served by Lake Travis Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Lake Travis Elementary School, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis ISD has earned consistent recognition from the Texas Education Agency, with Lake Travis High School enrolling approximately 3,427 students (2025-26) and offering more than 30 AP courses. The district also provides career and technology pathways and extracurricular programs in athletics, fine arts, and academic competitions.
Commuters from Mountaintop Acres reach downtown Austin in roughly 30 to 40 minutes via Highway 71 or Highway 290 to MoPac Expressway, depending on traffic. The Bee Cave commercial corridor along Highway 71 provides grocery, retail, dining, and medical services within a 10- to 15-minute drive. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave offers additional shopping and entertainment. Lakeway and the Highway 620 corridor add further commercial and employment options to the north.
Living in Mountaintop Acres
Mountaintop Acres sits on hilly terrain with panoramic views of the surrounding Hill Country landscape. Properties are spaced apart on acreage lots, providing a semi-rural feel with privacy between homesites. Many lots feature native juniper, live oak, and prickly pear along with exposed limestone outcroppings. Residents rely on well water or water utility cooperatives, and septic systems are common throughout the subdivision. The area has minimal street lighting, preserving dark skies and a countryside atmosphere.
Daily life in Mountaintop Acres involves driving to nearby commercial centers for errands and services. H-E-B at Bee Cave is roughly 10 miles east along Highway 71, serving as the primary grocery destination. Restaurants and shops in the Hill Country Galleria and along Highway 71 in Bee Cave add dining and retail within a 15-minute drive. Hamilton Pool Preserve, operated by Travis County, is approximately 10 miles southwest and features a natural grotto and swimming area along Hamilton Creek. Pedernales Falls State Park lies about 25 miles west, offering hiking, river access, and camping. Community events in the Lake Travis area include seasonal festivals and lakeside gatherings.
Things to Do in Mountaintop Acres
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park featuring a collapsed grotto with a 50-foot waterfall and natural swimming area. Reservations required during peak season. Located roughly 10 miles southwest.
- Pedernales Falls State Park: 2,000-acre state park about 25 miles west with river swimming, over 10 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, and camping facilities.
- Hill Country Galleria: Open-air shopping center in Bee Cave with restaurants, retail stores, a movie theater, and a live music amphitheater. Approximately 10 miles east.
- Pace Bend Park: Travis County park on Lake Travis with swimming, cliff jumping, kayaking, and primitive camping. Located about 15 miles northwest along the lake.
- Bee Cave Sculpture Park: Public art installation in Bee Cave Central Park featuring rotating outdoor sculpture exhibits and walking paths among native landscaping.
Major Employers in Mountaintop Acres
- Lake Travis ISD (Education): School district employing over 2,000 teachers, administrators, and support staff across multiple campuses in the Lake Travis area.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway (Healthcare): Full-service hospital in Lakeway with emergency, surgical, and outpatient services, approximately 10 miles northeast.
- H-E-B - Bee Cave (Grocery/Retail): Major grocery store on Highway 71 in Bee Cave serving as a primary retail employer for the western Travis County area.
- Falconhead Golf Club (Hospitality): 18-hole golf course and clubhouse facility in the Bee Cave area employing course maintenance, food service, and event staff.
Mountaintop Acres Schools
Mountaintop Acres is served by Lake Travis ISD, with Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle, and Lake Travis High School as typical campus assignments.
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Public Schools
Pre-Schools
- Bluebonnet Montessori School of Lakeway - Family-owned Montessori school at 15099 Debba Drive in Lakeway, open since 2001 and serving children from age three, approximately 10 miles northeast.
- Bee Cave KinderCare - Full-service childcare and preschool center in Bee Cave offering programs for infants through pre-K.
Private Schools
- Summit Christian Academy - Private Christian school in the Lake Travis area serving elementary through high school students with faith-based curriculum.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - Two-year college campus in Kyle offering associate degrees and workforce certificates, approximately 35 miles southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Mountaintop Acres?
Homes in Mountaintop Acres generally range from $400,000 to $800,000. Properties are custom-built on lots of 1 to 5 acres or more, with floor plans typically between 1,800 and 3,500 square feet in Hill Country-style construction.
What school district is Mountaintop Acres in?
Mountaintop Acres is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. The district has earned consistent recognition from the Texas Education Agency.
How far is Mountaintop Acres from downtown Austin?
Mountaintop Acres is approximately 20 miles west of downtown Austin. The drive takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes via Highway 71 or Highway 290 to MoPac Expressway, depending on time of day and traffic.
What stores are near Mountaintop Acres?
The Bee Cave commercial corridor along Highway 71 is roughly 10 miles east and includes H-E-B grocery, pharmacies, and restaurants. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave adds additional retail, dining, and entertainment options.
Does Mountaintop Acres have well water or city water?
Most properties in Mountaintop Acres use well water or connect to a local water utility cooperative. Septic systems are standard for wastewater. Prospective buyers should verify water source and capacity with the property seller or local utility provider.
What is the lot size in Mountaintop Acres?
Lots in Mountaintop Acres range from approximately 1 acre to 5 acres or more. The subdivision features Hill Country terrain with native vegetation, limestone outcroppings, and elevated homesites with views of the surrounding landscape.