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Market Overview for Zip Code 78746

There are 111 active listings in Zip Code 78746 with a median list price of $2.5M and a median sold price of $1.7M.

Homes average 64 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 29 homes have sold, with 304 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $840.

About Zip Code 78746

Zip code 78746 covers the West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, and Eanes corridor of west Austin, one of the most established and highest-value residential areas in the Austin metro. The zip code extends from roughly Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) on the east to Bee Caves Road (FM 2244) on the west, and from Lake Austin on the north to Highway 290 on the south. The incorporated cities of West Lake Hills and Rollingwood are both within the zip code. The terrain is hilly, wooded, and bisected by deep creek drainages, with elevations ranging from 500 feet near Lake Austin to over 900 feet on the ridgelines. Mature live oaks, Ashe junipers, and pecan trees provide dense tree canopy across much of the area, situated on the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country.

Real estate in 78746 is predominantly single-family homes on large, wooded lots. West Lake Hills features custom homes from 2,500 to 8,000 square feet on lots of 0.25 to 2 acres, with prices from $900K to over $5 million. Rollingwood, a smaller enclave closer to MoPac, has homes from 2,000 to 4,500 square feet on lots of 0.2 to 0.5 acres, priced from $800K to $2.5 million. Newer construction and major renovations are common as buyers tear down older 1960s and 1970s ranch homes and build larger modern residences. The median home price across 78746 is approximately $1.3 million. There is very limited multi-family housing; the area is almost entirely owner-occupied single-family residential.

Students in 78746 attend Eanes ISD, which holds a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of A (94 of 100) for 2024-25. Elementary campuses serving the zip code include Bridge Point Elementary, Eanes Elementary, Forest Trail Elementary, and Cedar Creek Elementary. West Ridge Middle School and Hill Country Middle School serve 6th through 8th grade. Westlake High School, the sole high school in the district, enrolls approximately 2,873 students (2025-26) and has a four-year graduation rate of 97 percent (class of 2024). Average SAT scores at Westlake exceed the state average by over 200 points, and the school sends a high percentage of graduates to selective universities. The football program has won multiple state championships and produced NFL players.

Loop 360 provides the primary north-south highway connection along the eastern boundary, with access to MoPac northbound and Highway 71 southbound. Bee Caves Road and Walsh Tarlton Lane are key internal corridors. Commute times to downtown Austin are typically 10 to 20 minutes via MoPac from the eastern portions of the zip code. The Westlake area commercial corridor along Bee Caves Road includes the Village of Westlake shopping center, Eanes ISD administrative offices, and local restaurants and services. H-E-B on Bee Caves Road serves as the primary grocery anchor. Barton Creek Square mall is about 5 minutes east on Loop 360.

Living in Zip Code 78746

West Lake Hills and Rollingwood are among the wealthiest communities in Texas. Median household income in 78746 exceeds $250,000, and the area has one of the highest concentrations of million-dollar homes in the state. Residents include corporate executives, business owners, physicians, attorneys, and technology company leaders. The population includes many long-term homeowners. Eanes ISD schools are a primary draw for buyers, and the district's performance consistently ranks in the top tier statewide.

The area's residential character is maintained through strict local zoning in the cities of West Lake Hills and Rollingwood, with limited commercial development and an emphasis on tree preservation. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool are about 10 minutes east, providing some of Austin's most popular public recreation. The Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at the Loop 360 access point is within the zip code, offering 12 miles of trail for hiking, cycling, and swimming. West Lake Hills has a small village center on Bee Caves Road with restaurants including Zed's, a locally known Mediterranean spot, and Maudie's Tex-Mex. The Austin Country Club, a private membership facility on the shores of Lake Austin, is within the zip code. Walsh Boat Landing provides public kayak and canoe access to Lake Austin.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78746

• Barton Creek Greenbelt: 12-mile trail system with hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and swimming holes, accessible from the Loop 360 trailhead within the zip code.
• Zilker Park: 351-acre city park about 10 minutes east with Barton Springs Pool, botanical garden, disc golf, sports fields, and trail access.
• Austin Country Club: Private club on the shores of Lake Austin with an 18-hole golf course, tennis, swimming, and dining.
• Walsh Boat Landing: Public access point on Lake Austin for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding near the Bee Caves Road bridge.
• Village of Westlake: Small shopping and dining center on Bee Caves Road with Zed's restaurant, Maudie's Tex-Mex, and local retail.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78746

• Eanes ISD (Education): School district employing approximately 1,500 staff across its campuses, headquartered in the zip code.
• University of Texas at Austin (Higher Education): UT Austin employs roughly 4,600 faculty and 15,000 staff and is approximately 10 minutes east via MoPac.
• Oracle (Technology): Oracle's lakeside headquarters campus on the shores of Lake Austin is adjacent to 78746.
• Ascension Seton (Healthcare): Hospital network with multiple Austin facilities, the nearest being Seton Southwest about 10 minutes south.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal School (Education): Independent school within the zip code employing approximately 300 faculty and staff.

Zip Code 78746 Schools

78746 is served by Eanes ISD, with Westlake High School as the sole high school.

School District: Eanes ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Westlake United Methodist Preschool - Church-based program in West Lake Hills serving ages 2 through pre-K.
• Bee Cave Montessori - Montessori-based early childhood program near Bee Caves Road.

Private Schools

• St. Andrew's Episcopal School - Independent school on Old Walsh Tarlton Lane for pre-K through 12th grade within the zip code.
• Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school on an 82-acre campus at 3230 Travis Country Circle in southwest Austin, serving kindergarten through 12th grade with approximately 1,100 students.

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