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Market Overview for North Rim

There are 2 active listings in North Rim with a median list price of $742K and a median sold price of $747K.

Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 4 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $266.

About North Rim

North Rim is a small residential enclave in the Barton Creek area of west Austin, Texas, part of a 2,500-acre master-planned community known as Barton Creek North. The neighborhood consists of custom-built homes dating primarily to 1998 and later, situated within a gated section that overlooks Barton Creek and the surrounding Hill Country canyons. Homes in North Rim are large, with square footage typically ranging from 5,800 to over 7,100 square feet, placed on spacious lots that take advantage of the terrain's elevation changes and creek-side topography. The neighborhood is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Austin, and only a handful of listings appear on the market at any given time — MLS data shows roughly three active listings — which reflects the low turnover rate common in established, owner-occupied luxury enclaves. Very few homes in North Rim have changed hands since original construction, indicating long-term resident satisfaction with the location and community.

Austin Independent School District serves North Rim. Casis Elementary, located at 2710 Exposition Blvd in the 78703 zip code, is rated 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools and is one of Austin ISD's top-performing elementary campuses with STEAM-integrated curriculum and a history dating back to 1951 when it opened as a joint venture between Austin Public Schools and the University of Texas. O. Henry Middle School at 2610 W 10th Street enrolls approximately 691 students in grades 6 through 8 with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16 to 1. O. Henry feeds into Austin High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of Austin ISD's western vertical team. The feeder pattern places North Rim children in some of the most established campuses in the Austin ISD system, with Casis, O. Henry, and Austin High all located in central and west Austin within a relatively compact geographic area.

Barton Creek North encompasses eleven separate gated communities within its 2,500-acre footprint. The Barton Creek Resort and Club, operated as part of the Omni hotel group, sits adjacent to the community and offers four golf courses, dining, swimming, tennis, and spa facilities. The Barton Creek Greenbelt, a 12-mile public trail system running from Zilker Park westward through limestone cliffs and wooded creek corridors, provides hiking, mountain biking, and seasonal swimming at spots like Sculpture Falls, Twin Falls, and Campbell's Hole. Access points along Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) place the Greenbelt within a short drive of North Rim. The area's natural setting — Hill Country terrain with mature live oaks, juniper, and views of Barton Creek's channel — defines the residential experience more than any man-made amenity.

North Rim's central-west Austin location places residents near several employment centers without requiring highway commutes. The area along Loop 360 and MoPac Expressway hosts offices for technology companies, financial firms, and professional services. The Arboretum shopping area, approximately 15 minutes north on Loop 360, provides retail and dining at over 40 stores and restaurants. Barton Creek Square Mall on Loop 360 offers additional retail. The Domain, a mixed-use district roughly 20 minutes north, serves as a secondary downtown with corporate offices for companies including Apple, Amazon, and Meta alongside retail and dining. Downtown Austin's government, legal, and creative-sector employers are accessible via MoPac in 15 to 25 minutes during non-peak hours. The 78746 zip code, which encompasses much of the Barton Creek area, has median household incomes and home values among the highest in the Austin metro.

Living in North Rim

Life in North Rim revolves around the natural landscape and the relative isolation that a gated community within a 2,500-acre master plan provides. The Hill Country terrain means that many homes have views of wooded canyons and seasonal creek flow, and the low density of the neighborhood keeps traffic and noise levels well below what residents in more central Austin locations experience. The Barton Creek Greenbelt's 12 miles of trail are the primary outdoor recreation asset, offering options from casual creek-side walks to technical mountain bike routes over limestone ledges. Swimming holes along Barton Creek — including Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls — are fed by spring water and rainfall, with water levels varying by season. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, the 68-degree spring-fed swimming pool open year-round, are within a 15-minute drive.

The neighborhood's Austin ISD schools — Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle, and Austin High — have long waiting lists for transfer students from outside their attendance zones, reflecting demand driven by academic performance and central-west location. Daily errands are handled along Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road (FM 2244), where H-E-B, Whole Foods, Randalls, and a range of restaurants and services operate. The Westlake and Bee Cave retail corridor along Highway 71 adds options including the Hill Country Galleria, an open-air shopping and entertainment center. Commutes from North Rim are shorter than what most Austin-area suburban neighborhoods offer, with downtown reachable in 15 to 25 minutes via MoPac and South Lamar, and tech-sector offices along Loop 360 and in the Domain accessible without entering highway congestion during off-peak hours. The trade-off for this location is a higher price point — North Rim homes are among the most expensive residential properties in the Austin metro — and the gated, low-turnover nature of the community means available inventory is consistently limited.

Things to Do in North Rim

• Barton Creek Greenbelt: 12-mile public trail system from Zilker Park westward through limestone cliffs and wooded creek corridors. Hiking, mountain biking, and seasonal swimming at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls. Free.
• Barton Springs Pool: 68-degree spring-fed swimming pool in Zilker Park, open year-round. Three acres of water surface. Admission around $5-$9 for adults depending on season.
• Zilker Park: 350-acre metropolitan park along Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake. Includes Zilker Botanical Garden, the Zilker Zephyr train, sports fields, and the annual Austin City Limits festival grounds.
• Barton Creek Resort & Club: Omni-operated resort adjacent to North Rim with four golf courses, dining, swimming, tennis, and full-service spa. Membership and guest access available.
• Hill Country Galleria: Open-air shopping and entertainment center on Highway 71 in Bee Cave. Over 100 shops, restaurants, and a live music amphitheater. Free entry.

Major Employers in North Rim

• Apple (Technology): Operates a major campus in northwest Austin. One of the largest tech employers in the Austin metro with thousands of local employees.
• Ascension Seton (Healthcare): Operates multiple hospitals and clinics across Central Texas including facilities in west Austin. Part of the Ascension health system.
• Austin ISD (Education): Operates 114 schools across Austin. One of the largest employers in the city with teachers, administrators, and support staff.

North Rim Schools

North Rim is served by Austin Independent School District. The western vertical team includes some of the district's most established and highest-rated campuses, all located in central and west Austin.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Westlake Hills Presbyterian Preschool - Located at 7127 Bee Cave Road at Barton Creek Blvd. Serves children 17 months to 5 years.
• St. John Neumann Preschool - Located at 5455 Bee Cave Road (FM 2244). Programs for children 12 months to 5 years.
• The Children's Center of Austin - Located on Bee Cave Road (FM 2244). Programs for infants through pre-kindergarten.

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