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About Hamilton Hills
Hamilton Hills is a residential subdivision located in an unincorporated area of Travis County, Texas, within the 78738 zip code west of Austin. The neighborhood sits along Hamilton Pool Road (FM 3238) in the Hill Country, approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The development is positioned between Bee Cave to the northeast and the Hamilton Pool Preserve area to the west, in a stretch of hilly terrain characterized by limestone outcrops, live oak and juniper woodland, and seasonal creek crossings. Access runs primarily through Hamilton Pool Road, which connects east to Highway 71 and the greater southwest Austin highway network.
Homes in Hamilton Hills are predominantly custom and semi-custom single-family residences built from the late 1990s through the 2010s. Floor plans range from approximately 2,200 to 4,500 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations on lots of one-half acre to 2 acres. Exterior construction includes native limestone, stucco, and Hill Country stone with standing-seam metal or tile roofing. Resale prices typically range from $550,000 to $950,000 depending on lot size, elevation, and finishes. Properties at higher elevations within the subdivision offer views of the surrounding Hill Country terrain.
Hamilton Hills falls within the Lake Travis Independent School District attendance zone. Students from the neighborhood typically attend Bee Cave Elementary School, Lake Travis Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Bee Cave Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 in the Lake Travis ISD system. Lake Travis Middle School enrolls students in grades 6 through 8. Lake Travis High School serves grades 9 through 12 with approximately 3,427 students (2025-26) and is recognized for academic performance, AP course offerings, and competitive athletics including a multi-year state football championship program.
The commute from Hamilton Hills to downtown Austin takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes via Highway 71 East to MoPac Expressway or via Bee Cave Road to Loop 360. Employment centers in the Bee Cave, Lakeway, and southwest Austin corridor are within a 15-minute drive. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 8 miles east, serves as the primary shopping and dining destination with Whole Foods, retail stores, restaurants, and a cinema. The community's Hill Country setting means residents navigate two-lane roads and seasonal low-water crossings during heavy rain events.
Living in Hamilton Hills
Hamilton Hills occupies rolling Hill Country terrain with homes set among mature live oak and Ashe juniper trees on larger lots. The subdivision's layout follows natural contours, with houses positioned on hillsides and ridgelines to maximize elevation views. Many properties feature wrap-around porches, outdoor kitchens, and pools designed around the natural limestone landscape. There is no central water utility in some sections; several properties rely on private wells and septic systems. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Lake Travis ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.65 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Daily life in Hamilton Hills involves driving for most errands and services. The nearest H-E-B is in Bee Cave, approximately 8 miles east along Hamilton Pool Road and Highway 71. Restaurants, medical offices, and banking are clustered at the Hill Country Galleria and the Shops at the Galleria. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park featuring a 50-foot waterfall and natural grotto swimming hole, is located roughly 5 miles west along Hamilton Pool Road. Reimers Ranch Park, a 2,427-acre Travis County park, offers mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and equestrian trails approximately 3 miles south. The Pedernales River runs through the area west of the subdivision, providing additional outdoor recreation.
Things to Do in Hamilton Hills
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park featuring a 50-foot waterfall cascading into a natural jade-green swimming hole within a collapsed grotto. Reservations required during summer months. Located roughly 5 miles west.
- Reimers Ranch Park: 2,427-acre Travis County park along the Pedernales River offering 18 miles of mountain biking trails, rock climbing at the Reimers climbing wall, hiking, and equestrian trails. Approximately 3 miles south.
- Hill Country Galleria: Open-air shopping and entertainment center in Bee Cave with Whole Foods, retail stores, restaurants, a cinema, and a live music amphitheater. Roughly 8 miles east.
- Pedernales River: Hill Country river west of the subdivision offering swimming holes, kayaking, and shoreline access at Pedernales Falls State Park roughly 25 miles west.
- Bee Cave Sculpture Park: Public art installation at the Bee Cave City Hall campus featuring rotating outdoor sculptures along walking paths, roughly 8 miles east on Hamilton Pool Road.
Major Employers in Hamilton Hills
- NXP Semiconductors (Technology): Dutch semiconductor company with a major design and manufacturing campus in west Austin employing over 1,800 workers, approximately 15 miles northeast of Hamilton Hills.
- Lake Travis ISD (Education): School district employing over 2,500 staff across 15+ campuses serving 10,771 students (2025-26) in the Lake Travis, Bee Cave, and Lakeway communities.
- Falconhead Golf Club (Hospitality): Semi-private 18-hole golf course and clubhouse in Bee Cave roughly 6 miles east, employing course maintenance, food service, and event staff.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway (Healthcare): Hospital in Lakeway with over 80 beds providing emergency, surgical, and specialty care, approximately 10 miles north of Hamilton Hills.
Hamilton Hills Schools
Hamilton Hills is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Bee Cave Elementary or Lake Travis Elementary for elementary school, Lake Travis Middle School or Bee Cave Middle School for middle school, and Lake Travis High School for high school.
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Public Schools
- Bee Cave Elementary
- Bee Cave Middle
- Lake Travis High School
Pre-Schools
- Primrose School of Bee Cave - Accredited early education center in Bee Cave offering programs for infants through pre-K.
- Bee Cave Montessori - Montessori preschool program serving children ages 18 months through 6 years near the Highway 71 corridor in Bee Cave.
Private Schools
- The Pinnacle School - Private K-8 school in the Lake Travis area offering small class sizes and individualized instruction.
- Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school in southwest Austin serving grades K-12 with a liberal arts and great-books curriculum, approximately 15 miles east.
Higher Education
- Concordia University Texas - Private liberal arts university on a 389-acre campus in northwest Austin offering undergraduate and graduate programs, approximately 20 miles northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Hamilton Hills
Homes in Hamilton Hills typically range from $550,000 to $950,000. Properties are custom and semi-custom residences built from the late 1990s through the 2010s with 2,200 to 4,500 square feet on half-acre to 2-acre Hill Country lots.
What school district is Hamilton Hills in
Hamilton Hills is served by Lake Travis Independent School District. Students typically attend Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis High enrolls approximately 3,427 students (2025-26) with AP courses and competitive athletics.
How far is Hamilton Hills from downtown Austin
Hamilton Hills is approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The commute takes 30 to 40 minutes via Highway 71 East to MoPac Expressway or via Bee Cave Road to Loop 360, depending on traffic.
Is Hamilton Hills on well water or city water
Some sections of Hamilton Hills rely on private wells and septic systems rather than centralized water and sewer service. Buyers should verify water source and septic status for individual properties during the inspection process.
What is near Hamilton Hills on Hamilton Pool Road
Hamilton Pool Preserve is roughly 5 miles west, and Reimers Ranch Park is about 3 miles south with mountain biking and rock climbing. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, 8 miles east, has Whole Foods, dining, and retail.
What is the lot size in Hamilton Hills
Lots in Hamilton Hills range from approximately one-half acre to 2 acres. The subdivision features hilly terrain with native limestone, live oak canopy, and juniper woodland. Higher-elevation lots offer views of the surrounding Hill Country.