Market Overview for Zip Code 78726
There are 29 active listings in Zip Code 78726 with a median list price of $720K and a median sold price of $687K.
Homes average 84 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 5 homes have sold, with 99 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $325.
About Zip Code 78726
Zip code 78726 covers the Four Points area of northwest Austin, including the neighborhoods of Canyon Creek, Grandview Hills, and portions of River Place. The area sits at the convergence of FM 2222 and FM 620, roughly 18 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Four Points takes its name from the intersection where these two major farm-to-market roads meet. The terrain is hilly and wooded with mature live oaks and junipers, part of the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country. Elevation ranges from roughly 800 to 1,000 feet above sea level, providing views of the surrounding hills and, from some properties, Lake Austin to the south.
Real estate in 78726 consists primarily of single-family homes built between the mid-1980s and early 2010s in established subdivisions. Canyon Creek is one of the largest neighborhoods, with roughly 1,500 homes ranging from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet. Home prices in the zip code typically range from $425K for older three-bedroom homes to $900K or more for larger updated properties on premium lots. Grandview Hills offers newer construction from the 2000s with prices starting around $600K. The median home price across 78726 sits near $550K. Lot sizes generally range from 0.15 to 0.5 acres, with some properties backing to greenbelt preserves.
Students in 78726 are split between Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD depending on their specific address. Round Rock ISD students typically attend Canyon Creek Elementary, Grisham Middle School, and Westwood High School. Leander ISD students may attend Grandview Hills Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. Westwood High School is rated among the top public high schools in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, with a student body of approximately 2,800 and strong AP course participation. Vandegrift High School has an enrollment of about 2,500 and is recognized for its fine arts and athletics programs.
The Four Points area provides access to both the MoPac Expressway corridor via FM 2222 and the US-183 corridor via FM 620. Commute times to downtown Austin run 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. The Arboretum shopping district is about 10 minutes east on 360. Major grocery options include H-E-B at Four Points and Randalls at the Trails at 620 shopping center. The 620 corridor has seen steady commercial growth with medical offices, restaurants, and retail. Lakeline Mall and the 45th Street corridor in Round Rock are each about 15 minutes north via 620.
Living in Zip Code 78726
Four Points residents are predominantly dual-income professional families drawn by the combination of strong public schools and proximity to the northwest Austin technology corridor. Median household income in 78726 exceeds $130,000, well above the Austin metro average. The population skews toward families with school-age children, though empty-nesters who bought in the 1990s also make up a notable share. Many residents work at companies along the Research Boulevard and Parmer Lane corridors, including Apple, Dell, Indeed, and National Instruments, all within a 15-minute drive.
