Market Overview for Overlook at Lewis Mountain
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About Overlook at Lewis Mountain
Overlook at Lewis Mountain is a subdivision of 50 estate-sized custom homes in southwest Austin, Texas, within the 78737 zip code in Travis County. The community is located off Farm-to-Market Road 1826 (FM 1826), south of Slaughter Lane and north of Texas State Highway 45. The neighborhood was developed beginning in the late 1990s, with most homes completed by the mid-2000s. It sits adjacent to the Lewis Mountain Ranch subdivision and is surrounded by undeveloped Hill Country terrain with native vegetation.
Homes in Overlook at Lewis Mountain sit on lots ranging from 1 to 1.5 acres. Interior floor plans range from approximately 2,500 to 5,000 square feet, with 3 to 6 bedrooms. Exterior construction includes limestone, stucco, and brick, consistent with Hill Country building styles. Resale prices generally range from $800,000 to $1,300,000 depending on lot placement, square footage, and updates. Most homes are one- or two-story designs with open floor plans and covered outdoor living spaces.
Overlook at Lewis Mountain is served by Austin Independent School District. Students are typically zoned to Baldwin Elementary School for grades K through 5, Gorzycki Middle School for grades 6 through 8, and Bowie High School for grades 9 through 12. Baldwin Elementary enrolls approximately 600 students. Bowie High School is one of the largest campuses in Austin ISD, enrolling over 2,900 students and offering more than 25 AP courses and dual-credit programs through Austin Community College.
Commuters from Overlook at Lewis Mountain reach downtown Austin in approximately 25 to 30 minutes via FM 1826 to MoPac Expressway or via Highway 45 to I-35. The community is roughly 14 miles southwest of downtown and 17 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Dripping Springs commercial corridor along US 290 is approximately 5 miles west, and the South MoPac retail area near Slaughter Lane is roughly 6 miles northeast.
Living in Overlook at Lewis Mountain
Overlook at Lewis Mountain is defined by its acre-plus lots and Hill Country setting. The landscape includes native grasses, live oak, and juniper across rolling terrain. Interior streets serve only the 50 homes in the community, keeping traffic volumes low. An HOA manages road maintenance, common areas, and entry features. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Austin ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation. The community enforces covenants governing building materials, lot use, and exterior modifications.
The commercial corridor along FM 1826 and US 290 near Dripping Springs, about 5 miles west, includes an H-E-B, restaurants, and retail shops. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park featuring a 50-foot waterfall and natural swimming hole, is approximately 15 miles west on Hamilton Pool Road. Milton Reimers Ranch Park, a 2,427-acre Travis County park with rock climbing, mountain biking, and 18 miles of trails, is roughly 12 miles west. The South MoPac corridor near Slaughter Lane, about 6 miles northeast, adds Target, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and additional dining.