Market Overview for Zip Code 78735
There are 56 active listings in Zip Code 78735 with a median list price of $890K and a median sold price of $821K.
Homes average 52 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 13 homes have sold, with 148 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $474.
About Zip Code 78735
Zip code 78735 covers a large area of southwest Austin extending from the Barton Creek corridor in the north to the Highway 290/71 intersection in the south, and from MoPac (Loop 1) on the east to Highway 71 on the west. The area includes portions of Barton Creek, Oak Hill, and the northern sections of Circle C Ranch. The terrain is defined by the Barton Creek watershed, with deep limestone canyons, spring-fed pools, and dense juniper and oak woodland. The Edwards Aquifer recharge zone underlies much of the zip code, resulting in strict environmental regulations that have limited development density compared to other Austin areas. The zip code sits approximately 10 to 15 miles southwest of downtown Austin.
Real estate in 78735 ranges from established 1970s and 1980s homes in the Barton Creek area to newer master-planned community homes in Circle C Ranch. The Barton Creek Lakeside section features custom homes from 3,000 to 7,000 square feet on large wooded lots, with prices from $800K to over $3 million. Barton Creek West, a gated community, has homes from $1 million to $4 million. Circle C Ranch, developed beginning in the late 1980s, offers single-family homes from 1,800 to 3,500 square feet priced from $475K to $800K. The median home price across 78735 is approximately $700K. Oak Hill area homes along Highway 290 include more modest properties from $400K to $600K.
Students in 78735 are split between Eanes ISD and Austin ISD depending on their specific address. Eanes ISD students attend campuses including Barton Creek Elementary, with the high school feeder being Westlake High School, which enrolls about 2,600 students and ranks among the top public high schools in Texas. Austin ISD students in the Circle C area attend Kiker Elementary, Small Middle School, and Bowie High School, which has approximately 2,900 students and offers a comprehensive AP curriculum and career and technical education pathways.
The primary transportation routes through 78735 are MoPac, Highway 290/71, and Southwest Parkway, which connects the interior neighborhoods to MoPac. The Highway 290 and 71 intersection, historically called the "Y at Oak Hill," has been the subject of a major TxDOT reconstruction project to improve traffic flow. Commute times to downtown Austin run 15 to 30 minutes via MoPac from the eastern portions. Barton Creek Square mall is located within the zip code, providing major retail and dining. H-E-B on Highway 290 at Convict Hill Road and H-E-B on William Cannon near MoPac serve as primary grocery stops.
Living in Zip Code 78735
Residents of 78735 span a broad income range, from middle-income families in Circle C Ranch to high-net-worth households in gated Barton Creek communities. Median household income across the zip code is approximately $130,000. The Barton Creek sections attract executives, business owners, and professionals drawn by large-lot Hill Country living within 15 minutes of downtown. Circle C Ranch has a younger family demographic with active neighborhood associations and community pools. Oak Hill area residents tend to be longer-term homeowners who value the semi-rural feel of the western portions of the zip code.
The Barton Creek Greenbelt, one of Austin's most popular outdoor recreation areas, runs through the northern portion of the zip code. The greenbelt offers 12 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing, with swimming holes at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls. Barton Creek Country Club, a private facility within the zip code, operates two 18-hole golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Ben Crenshaw. Circle C Ranch has a community pool, sports fields, and the Veloway, a 3.1-mile paved loop restricted to bicycles and rollerbladers. Barton Creek Square mall provides shopping with Dillard's, JCPenney, and numerous restaurants. The area's dining includes Trattoria Lisina in nearby Driftwood and local Tex-Mex spots along Highway 290.
Things to Do in Zip Code 78735
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: 12 miles of trails through limestone canyons for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Swimming holes at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls.
- The Veloway: 3.1-mile paved loop in Circle C Ranch restricted to bicycles and rollerbladers, winding through protected habitat and Hill Country terrain.
- Barton Creek Country Club: Private club with two 18-hole golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Ben Crenshaw, plus tennis, swimming, and dining.
- Barton Creek Square Mall: Regional shopping mall within the zip code with Dillard's, JCPenney, and over 100 stores and restaurants.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Botanical garden and research center operated by UT Austin, about 10 minutes south, featuring native Texas plants on 284 acres.
Major Employers in Zip Code 78735
- Freescale/NXP Semiconductors (Technology): Semiconductor company with a campus on Ed Bluestein and offices in the Oak Hill area employing over 2,000 in Austin.
- Eanes ISD (Education): School district employing approximately 1,500 staff across its campuses in west Austin.
- Austin ISD (Education): District employing about 12,000 staff, with multiple campuses serving the 78735 area.
- Barton Creek Resort and Spa (Hospitality): Full-service Omni resort with two golf courses, spa, restaurants, and conference facilities employing several hundred.
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Hospital on Ben White Boulevard, about 10 minutes east, with over 1,500 employees.
Zip Code 78735 Schools
78735 is split between Eanes ISD and Austin ISD, with Westlake High School and Bowie High School as the respective feeder high schools.
School District: Austin ISD / Eanes ISD
Public Schools
- Oak Hill Elementary
- O Henry Middle
- Small Middle
- Austin High School
Pre-Schools
- Stepping Stone School Circle C - Early childhood education center in Circle C Ranch serving infants through school-age children.
- Primrose School of Southwest Austin - Accredited private preschool near the intersection of MoPac and William Cannon.
Private Schools
- The Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school on Bee Caves Road offering pre-K through 12th grade.
- Veritas Academy - Classical Christian school in southwest Austin for pre-K through 12th grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school districts serve 78735?
78735 is split between Eanes ISD and Austin ISD. Eanes ISD students attend Westlake High School, while Austin ISD students attend Bowie High School. Both are well-regarded schools.
What is the median home price in 78735?
The median home price in 78735 is approximately $700K. Prices range from about $400K in Oak Hill to over $3 million in gated Barton Creek communities.
How far is 78735 from downtown Austin?
78735 is 10 to 15 miles southwest of downtown Austin. Commute times run 15 to 30 minutes via MoPac from the eastern portions of the zip code.
What is the Barton Creek Greenbelt?
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 12-mile trail system through limestone canyons in southwest Austin. It offers hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and swimming at natural pools like Sculpture Falls.
Is 78735 in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone?
Much of 78735 overlies the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, which results in strict environmental and development regulations. This limits building density and helps protect water quality in Barton Springs and Barton Creek.