Market Overview for Mirkwood
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About Mirkwood
Mirkwood is a small residential neighborhood located in West Lake Hills, Texas, within the 78746 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood sits along Mirkwood Lane off Westlake Drive, roughly 6 miles west of downtown Austin. West Lake Hills is an incorporated city of approximately 3,200 residents situated between Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) to the east and Bee Caves Road (FM 2244) to the south. The terrain follows the rolling limestone topography typical of the Balcones Escarpment, with heavy tree cover of live oak, juniper, and Spanish oak throughout the area.
Homes in Mirkwood are primarily single-family residences built from the 1970s through the 1990s on lots ranging from one-quarter acre to one-half acre. Resale prices in the neighborhood generally range from $900,000 to $1,600,000 depending on lot size, condition, and degree of renovation. Floor plans typically range from 2,000 to 3,500 square feet with three- to four-bedroom configurations. Construction materials include Texas limestone, brick, and wood siding with composition or standing-seam metal roofing. Several homes have been substantially remodeled to include updated kitchens, expanded living areas, and outdoor entertaining spaces.
Mirkwood is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Eanes Elementary School, West Ridge Middle School, and Westlake High School. Eanes Elementary enrolls approximately 510 students (2025-26) in grades pre-K through 5. West Ridge Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with approximately 886 students (2025-26). Westlake High School enrolls approximately 2,873 students (2025-26) in grades 9 through 12, offers more than 30 Advanced Placement courses, and consistently earns TEA distinction designations across all academic categories.
Commuters from Mirkwood reach downtown Austin in approximately 15 to 20 minutes via Westlake Drive to MoPac Expressway or via Loop 360. Bee Caves Road provides access to the Bee Cave commercial corridor roughly 4 miles west, including the Hill Country Galleria mixed-use center. The Barton Creek Square mall area is approximately 3 miles east along Loop 360, offering additional retail, dining, and medical services. Loop 360 connects to MoPac and US 290 for broader metro access.
Living in Mirkwood
Mirkwood features a canopy of mature live oak and juniper trees across its sloping lots, with many properties backing up to undeveloped Hill Country terrain. Streets in the neighborhood are quiet cul-de-sacs and low-traffic lanes without sidewalks, consistent with the rural-suburban character of West Lake Hills. The City of West Lake Hills maintains strict tree-preservation ordinances and building setback requirements. Property tax rates fall under Travis County, the City of West Lake Hills, and Eanes ISD jurisdictions, with the combined rate among the higher levels in the Austin metro area due to the Eanes ISD component.
Grocery shopping is handled primarily at Randalls and H-E-B locations along Bee Caves Road, both within a 5-minute drive. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 4 miles west, offers a Whole Foods Market, restaurants, a public library branch, and an outdoor amphitheater for events. Westlake Park, a City of West Lake Hills park off Westlake Drive, provides a playground and picnic area approximately half a mile from the neighborhood. The Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at Loop 360 is about 3 miles east, offering over 12 miles of hiking and biking trails with access to swimming holes along Barton Creek.
Things to Do in Mirkwood
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: Over 12 miles of hiking and biking trails accessible from the Loop 360 trailhead roughly 3 miles east, with swimming holes along Barton Creek.
- Hill Country Galleria: Mixed-use center in Bee Cave about 4 miles west with Whole Foods, retail, dining, a public library, and an outdoor amphitheater.
- Westlake Park: City of West Lake Hills park off Westlake Drive with a playground, pavilion, and picnic areas, approximately half a mile from the neighborhood.
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve: 227-acre nature preserve managed by St. Edward's University along Loop 360, about 2 miles north, with 2.5 miles of hiking trails.
- Red Bud Isle: 13-acre peninsula at the mouth of Barton Creek on Lady Bird Lake, roughly 4 miles northeast, open daily as an off-leash dog park and kayak launch.
Major Employers in Mirkwood
- Apple (Technology): Operates a 133-acre campus in northwest Austin with over 5,000 employees, approximately 20 minutes north via MoPac.
- NXP Semiconductors (Technology): Semiconductor manufacturer with an Oak Hill campus employing roughly 2,000 engineers, about 10 minutes southeast.
- Eanes ISD (Education): School district operating nine campuses in the Westlake area, employing over 1,500 staff across the district.
- Ascension Seton (Healthcare): Regional healthcare system with multiple facilities across Austin, including Seton Southwest Hospital approximately 6 miles east.
Mirkwood Schools
Mirkwood is served by Eanes ISD. Students typically attend Eanes Elementary for elementary school, Hill Country Middle School for middle school, and Westlake High School for high school.
School District: Eanes ISD
Public Schools
Pre-Schools
- Westlake United Methodist Preschool - Church-based preschool on Westlake Drive serving ages 2 through 5 with structured half-day and full-day programs.
- Primrose School of Bee Cave - Accredited early education center serving infants through pre-K with Balanced Learning curriculum on Bee Caves Road.
Private Schools
- The Khabele School - Private school in the Westlake area serving grades K-12 with small class sizes and individualized instruction.
- St. Michael's Catholic Academy - Catholic college-preparatory school serving grades 9-12 on a 62-acre campus near Loop 360, enrolling approximately 380 students.
Higher Education
- Concordia University Texas - Private university on a 400-acre campus along Highway 71 in northwest Austin offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Mirkwood West Lake Hills?
Homes in Mirkwood typically range from $900,000 to $1,600,000. Properties sit on quarter-acre to half-acre lots with homes of 2,000 to 3,500 square feet, built from the 1970s through the 1990s in limestone, brick, and wood construction.
What school district is Mirkwood in?
Mirkwood is served by Eanes ISD. Students typically attend Eanes Elementary, West Ridge Middle School, and Westlake High School. Westlake High enrolls approximately 2,873 students (2025-26) and offers more than 30 AP courses.
How far is Mirkwood from downtown Austin?
Mirkwood is approximately 6 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 15 to 20 minutes via Westlake Drive to MoPac Expressway depending on traffic conditions.
What grocery stores are near Mirkwood West Lake Hills?
Randalls and H-E-B on Bee Caves Road are both within a 5-minute drive. Whole Foods Market at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave is roughly 4 miles west along Bee Caves Road.
What parks are near Mirkwood West Lake Hills?
Westlake Park is approximately half a mile away with a playground and picnic areas. The Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at Loop 360 is about 3 miles east with over 12 miles of trails.
What is the lot size in Mirkwood?
Lots in Mirkwood range from approximately one-quarter acre to one-half acre. The neighborhood features mature tree cover, sloping Hill Country terrain, and the City of West Lake Hills enforces strict tree-preservation ordinances.