Market Overview for Los Rincones
There are 1 active listings in Los Rincones with a median list price of $4.8M.
The average price per square foot is $1047.
About Los Rincones
Los Rincones is a residential enclave located in West Lake Hills, Texas, within the 78746 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood is situated in the Hill Country west of downtown Austin, accessed via Yaupon Valley Road and surrounding streets. West Lake Hills is an incorporated city of approximately 3,200 residents bordered by Austin to the north and east, Rollingwood to the southeast, and Lakeway to the west. The area features rolling terrain with mature live oak canopy, limestone outcroppings, and views of the surrounding hills.
Homes in Los Rincones consist of custom-built single-family residences on large lots, many exceeding one acre. Resale prices generally range from $1,200,000 to $3,500,000 depending on lot size, home condition, and views. Floor plans typically range from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet with four- to six-bedroom configurations. Construction styles include Texas Hill Country limestone, stucco, and wood exteriors with standing-seam metal or tile roofing. The community has a private-access character with gated entry points and limited through-traffic.
Los Rincones is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Eanes Elementary School, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Eanes Elementary enrolls approximately 450 students in grades K through 5. Hill Country Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 700 students. Westlake High School enrolls approximately 2,700 students in grades 9 through 12, offering more than 30 AP courses, extensive fine arts and athletics programs, and consistently ranks among the top public high schools in Texas.
Commuters from Los Rincones reach downtown Austin in approximately 10 to 15 minutes via Bee Caves Road (FM 2244) to MoPac Expressway or via Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway). The Barton Creek Square mall and Westlake commercial corridor are within a 5-minute drive, providing grocery, dining, and retail options. Employers in the Austin technology corridor along MoPac and Loop 360 are within a 15-minute drive, including major campuses for technology and financial services companies.
Living in Los Rincones
West Lake Hills has a median household income exceeding $200,000, among the highest in the Austin metropolitan area. The city maintains a low-density residential character with a minimum lot size of one-half acre enforced through municipal zoning. Educational attainment is high, with a large share of residents holding graduate or professional degrees. The city operates its own police department and municipal services, and residents pay city property taxes in addition to Travis County and Eanes ISD levies.
Daily life in Los Rincones is oriented toward the Westlake and Bee Cave corridors. Randalls and H-E-B grocery stores are within a 10-minute drive along Bee Caves Road. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, a 227-acre nature reserve on Loop 360, offers hiking trails and educational programs roughly 2 miles from the neighborhood. The Barton Creek Greenbelt provides over 12 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails with multiple access points within a 10-minute drive. Restaurants and shops along Bee Caves Road and in the Westlake area are within a 5-minute drive, and the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave adds additional retail and dining roughly 8 miles west.
Things to Do in Los Rincones
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve: 227-acre nature reserve on Loop 360 with 2.5 miles of hiking trails through juniper and oak woodland. No pets or bicycles permitted. Located roughly 2 miles from Los Rincones.
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: Over 12 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing along Barton Creek. Multiple trailheads are within a 10-minute drive, including the Loop 360 access point.
- Barton Creek Square: Regional shopping mall at the intersection of MoPac and Loop 360 with department stores, restaurants, and retail, roughly 5 minutes east.
- Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve: 21-acre city park off West 35th Street with walking trails, cottage gardens, and free-roaming peacocks. Located roughly 10 minutes north.
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park: City park on Lake Austin with swimming areas, boat ramps, picnic sites, and camping. Located off City Park Road, roughly 15 minutes north.
Major Employers in Los Rincones
- Apple (Technology): Technology company with a 133-acre campus in northwest Austin employing over 5,000 workers, approximately 20 minutes north from Los Rincones.
- Oracle (Technology): Enterprise software company that relocated its headquarters to Austin, with offices along the Riverside corridor, roughly 15 minutes east.
- Eanes ISD (Education): School district operating nine campuses in the Westlake area, employing approximately 1,100 staff members across the district.
- 3M (Manufacturing/Technology): Diversified manufacturer with an Austin-area facility employing several hundred workers, roughly 15 minutes northeast via MoPac.
Los Rincones Schools
Los Rincones is served by Eanes ISD, which operates nine campuses enrolling approximately 7,700 students and consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in Texas.
School District: Eanes ISD
Public Schools
- Eanes Elementary School - Eanes ISD campus in West Lake Hills serving grades K-5 with approximately 450 students.
- Hill Country Middle School - Eanes ISD campus serving grades 6-8 with roughly 700 students and advanced academic tracks.
- Westlake High School - Eanes ISD campus enrolling approximately 2,700 students in grades 9-12 with 30+ AP courses and top-ranked athletics.
Pre-Schools
- Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool - Church-based preschool in Westlake Hills serving ages 2 through 5 with structured early childhood programs.
- The Compass School - Early childhood education center in the Westlake area serving toddler through pre-K ages.
Private Schools
- St. Michael's Catholic Academy - Catholic college-preparatory high school on a 52-acre campus in Austin, roughly 10 minutes east, serving grades 9-12.
- Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school on a campus in southwest Austin serving grades K-12 with college-preparatory curriculum.
Higher Education
- University of Texas at Austin - Public research university enrolling over 51,000 students, roughly 8 miles east in central Austin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Los Rincones West Lake Hills
Homes in Los Rincones generally range from $1,200,000 to $3,500,000. Properties are custom-built residences of 3,000 to 6,000 square feet on lots often exceeding one acre, with Hill Country limestone and stucco construction.
What school district is Los Rincones in
Los Rincones is served by Eanes ISD. Students typically attend Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Westlake High enrolls approximately 2,700 students and offers 30+ AP courses.
How far is Los Rincones from downtown Austin
Los Rincones is approximately 7 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 10 to 15 minutes via Bee Caves Road to MoPac Expressway or Loop 360, depending on traffic.
What grocery stores are near Los Rincones
Randalls and H-E-B are within a 10-minute drive along Bee Caves Road. Additional grocery options are available at Barton Creek Square and at Whole Foods in the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 8 miles west.
What parks are near Los Rincones West Lake Hills
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve covers 227 acres with hiking trails roughly 2 miles away. The Barton Creek Greenbelt has over 12 miles of trails within a 10-minute drive. Emma Long Metropolitan Park on Lake Austin is roughly 15 minutes north.
What is West Lake Hills TX
West Lake Hills is an incorporated city of approximately 3,200 residents in Travis County, west of downtown Austin. The city is zoned for Eanes ISD schools and maintains a low-density residential character with a minimum lot size of one-half acre.