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Market Overview for Spicewood Estates

There are 3 active listings in Spicewood Estates with a median list price of $859K and a median sold price of $967K.

Homes average 56 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 11 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $340.

About Spicewood Estates

Spicewood Estates is a residential subdivision located in northwest Austin, Texas, within the 78750 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood sits near the intersection of US 183 and Anderson Mill Road, approximately 14 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Development of Spicewood Estates took place primarily in the 1980s, producing a mature neighborhood of single-family homes on lots that back to greenbelt areas along Spicewood Springs. The community is bounded by Spicewood Springs Road to the south and established residential neighborhoods on the remaining sides, with the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve nearby to the west.

Homes in Spicewood Estates typically range from $425,000 to $650,000. Residences are single-family homes with three to four bedrooms, ranging from 1,500 to 2,800 square feet. Construction materials include brick, wood siding, and stone exteriors with composition roofing, typical of 1980s Austin construction. Lot sizes generally range from 7,000 to 12,000 square feet, and many back to wooded greenbelt areas. Mature live oaks and native landscaping are common throughout the neighborhood, and several properties have been updated with modern interiors while retaining original floor plans.

Spicewood Estates is served by Round Rock Independent School District. Students typically attend Spicewood Elementary School, Canyon Vista Middle School, and Westwood High School. Spicewood Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 with approximately 691 students. Canyon Vista Middle School enrolls roughly 1,295 students in grades 6 through 8. Westwood High School serves grades 9 through 12 with approximately 2,800 students and offers International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, AP courses, and career and technical education pathways.

Commuters from Spicewood Estates reach downtown Austin in approximately 20 to 30 minutes via US 183 South or MoPac Expressway. The Arboretum shopping area, a major northwest Austin retail and office district with over 1 million square feet of commercial space, is approximately 3 miles south along US 183. The Domain mixed-use development is roughly 5 miles southeast. Capital Metro bus routes serve stops along US 183 and Anderson Mill Road, and the Lakeline MetroRail station is approximately 4 miles north with commuter rail service to downtown.

Living in Spicewood Estates

Spicewood Estates features 1980s-era single-family homes on lots ranging from 7,000 to 12,000 square feet, many backing to wooded greenbelt corridors along tributaries of Spicewood Springs. The neighborhood has mature live oak canopy throughout, and streets follow a curvilinear layout with limited through-traffic. There is an HOA that manages common-area maintenance and community standards. Sidewalks are present on most streets, and the neighborhood connects to adjacent residential areas via Anderson Mill Road. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Round Rock ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.85 per $100 of assessed valuation.

The Arboretum shopping area approximately 3 miles south along US 183 serves as the primary retail and dining destination, with H-E-B, restaurants, and specialty retail stores. Trader Joe's on Great Hills Trail is within a 5-minute drive. Balcones District Park, a 50-acre Austin city park roughly 1 mile south, includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and sports fields. Bull Creek District Park is approximately 3 miles south and offers 2 miles of hiking trails along Bull Creek with wading access. The Domain mixed-use development, about 5 miles southeast, adds 300-plus retail and dining options along with entertainment venues.

Things to Do in Spicewood Estates

• Balcones District Park: 50-acre Austin city park roughly 1 mile south featuring a swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Free park access.
• Bull Creek District Park: Park approximately 3 miles south with 2 miles of hiking trails along Bull Creek, wading access, and picnic areas.
• The Arboretum: Open-air retail center about 3 miles south on US 183 with shops, restaurants, and a central courtyard with live music events.
• The Domain: Mixed-use development roughly 5 miles southeast with over 300 retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues across 300 acres.
• Balcones Canyonlands Preserve: 33,000-acre habitat preserve managed by Travis County and the City of Austin with designated hiking trails through juniper woodlands and limestone canyons.

Major Employers in Spicewood Estates

• Apple (Technology): 133-acre campus on Parmer Lane with over 6,000 employees, approximately 10 minutes north of the neighborhood.
• Dell Technologies (Technology): Global headquarters in Round Rock employing over 13,000 workers, roughly 15 minutes north via US 183.
• Indeed (Technology): Job search platform with offices at the Domain employing approximately 2,000 workers, about 5 miles southeast.
• Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital (Healthcare): 100-bed hospital on Research Boulevard employing several hundred staff, roughly 3 miles east.

Spicewood Estates Schools

Spicewood Estates is zoned to Round Rock ISD, which operates over 50 campuses and enrolls approximately 45,971 students (2025-26) across Williamson and Travis counties.

School District: Round Rock ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Stepping Stone School on Hymeadow - Accredited early education center near Spicewood Springs Road serving infants through school-age with structured curriculum.
• Bright Horizons at Arboretum - Corporate childcare center near the Arboretum serving infants through pre-K with early learning programs.

Private Schools

• Summit Christian Academy Northwest - Private school on Spicewood Springs Road serving pre-K through 8 with project-based learning curriculum.
• St. Louis Catholic School - Catholic school on Burnet Road serving pre-K through 8, approximately 4 miles southeast of the neighborhood.

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