About Skyline Terrace
Skyline Terrace is a residential neighborhood located in West Lake Hills, Texas, within the 78746 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood sits along the hills west of MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) and south of Bee Cave Road (FM 2244), roughly 6 miles west of downtown Austin. The area occupies elevated terrain with views of the surrounding Hill Country landscape and the Austin skyline to the east. Access to MoPac Expressway is available within approximately 2 miles, providing direct north-south connectivity into downtown and south Austin.
Homes in Skyline Terrace are primarily single-family residences on lots ranging from one-quarter acre to over 1 acre, reflecting the semi-rural character of West Lake Hills. Construction dates vary from the 1970s through the 2000s, with architectural styles including ranch, contemporary, and Hill Country limestone exteriors. Floor plans typically range from 2,000 to 4,500 square feet. Resale prices generally fall between $800,000 and $1,800,000 depending on lot size, home condition, views, and degree of renovation or custom construction.
Skyline Terrace is served by Eanes Independent School District, which consistently earns TEA A ratings. Students in the area are typically zoned to Eanes Elementary School, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Eanes Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 with enrollment of approximately 500 students. Westlake High School enrolls roughly 2,700 students and is recognized for its academic performance, with average SAT scores above state and national medians. The school offers more than 30 AP courses and has a strong UIL athletics program.
Commuters from Skyline Terrace reach downtown Austin in approximately 15 to 20 minutes via MoPac Expressway or Bee Cave Road. The Westlake Drive corridor connects to the MoPac interchange, and Walsh Tarlton Lane provides an alternate route to the Loop 360 corridor. Employment centers in the downtown core, Domain area, and along the MoPac corridor are accessible within 20 to 30 minutes. The Village at Westlake shopping area on Bee Cave Road offers grocery, dining, and retail within a 5-minute drive.
Living in Skyline Terrace
Skyline Terrace is part of the city of West Lake Hills, which has a population of approximately 3,200 residents. Median household incomes in the surrounding census tracts exceed $200,000. The area has a high rate of owner-occupied homes, and the majority of adults hold bachelor's or graduate degrees. Household composition includes a significant share of families with children enrolled in Eanes ISD schools, alongside empty-nesters who have remained in the area long-term.
Daily life in Skyline Terrace revolves around the nearby retail and recreation options along Bee Cave Road and the Loop 360 corridor. H-E-B at the Westlake location on Bee Cave Road is roughly 2 miles west, and additional grocery and specialty food stores operate nearby. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, managed by St. Edward's University, offers 2.5 miles of trails through a 227-acre Hill Country nature area about 2 miles northwest. Red Bud Isle, a 13-acre off-leash dog park on Lady Bird Lake, is roughly 3 miles east via Redbud Trail. Restaurants and coffee shops in the Westlake and Bee Cave corridor include local and regional options ranging from casual to fine dining.