About Wynnrock Estates
Wynnrock Estates is a residential neighborhood in the Austin metro area of Texas, located in Travis County. The community is situated in the southwestern portion of the metro near the intersection of FM 1826 and Convict Hill Road, within the 78749 zip code. The neighborhood sits in the hilly terrain west of Manchaca Road and south of US 290 West (Ben White Boulevard), with Convict Hill Road providing direct access to the surrounding road network.
Homes in Wynnrock Estates are primarily single-family detached houses built in the late 1980s and 1990s. Floor plans range from 1,600 to 2,800 square feet with three- to four-bedroom layouts on lots of 6,000 to 10,000 square feet. Construction materials include brick, stone, and composite siding with composition shingle roofs. Resale prices in the neighborhood generally range from $425,000 to $650,000, with price variation tied to lot size, elevation, and the extent of interior renovations.
Wynnrock Estates is served by Austin Independent School District. Students in the neighborhood are typically zoned to Kiker Elementary School, Small Middle School, and Bowie High School. Kiker Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 with strong TEA performance ratings. Small Middle School enrolls students in grades 6 through 8. Bowie High School is one of the larger Austin ISD campuses, serving approximately 3,000 students in grades 9 through 12 with Advanced Placement, dual-credit, and career and technical education programs.
The commute from Wynnrock Estates to downtown Austin takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes using MoPac Expressway, accessible via Convict Hill Road and US 290. The neighborhood is roughly 5 miles west of the Brodie Lane commercial corridor and 3 miles north of the Oak Hill area at the Y intersection of US 290 and SH 71. Capital Metro provides bus service along nearby arterial roads, and park-and-ride options are available along US 290.
Living in Wynnrock Estates
Wynnrock Estates has a suburban layout with winding streets that follow the terrain of the surrounding limestone hills. The neighborhood features mature tree cover with live oaks, cedar elms, and Ashe junipers. Lots vary in elevation, and some properties include sloped backyards with Hill Country views. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Austin ISD jurisdictions with combined rates near $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation. The neighborhood maintains a residential atmosphere with low through-traffic.
H-E-B at the Oak Hill intersection of US 290 and SH 71 is approximately 5 minutes south, serving as the primary grocery option. Convict Hill Grocery and other convenience stores are within walking distance for some residents. Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park, located roughly 3 miles south, offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, and miles of hike-and-bike trails. The Covered Bridge Trail along Williamson Creek is accessible nearby for walking and jogging. Restaurants and retail services are concentrated at the Oak Hill Y, including coffee shops, gas stations, and local dining establishments. The Sunset Valley shopping area is about 10 minutes east along US 290.