About Great Hills Homes for Sale
Neighborhoods & Subdivisions in Great Hills
Great Hills is divided into dozens of recorded sections, and the distinctions between them matter to buyers who want to zero in on the right fit. Sections like Great Hills Sec 25 and Great Hills 04 Amd tend to feature larger, more custom homes on elevated lots with dramatic views and mature tree canopies. Great Hills Sec 10 and Great Hills 20 offer well-maintained single-family residences with the generous lot sizes and setbacks typical of northwest Austin development from this era. Great Hills Ph 02 Sec 02 and Great Hills 02 include some of the neighborhood's most sought-after properties, where homes have been extensively updated with modern kitchens, open floor plans, and resort-style outdoor spaces.
On the more accessible end of the spectrum, Great Hills Sec 3-B and Great Hills Sec 6 include some condominium and townhome product, which gives buyers a foothold in the neighborhood at a lower entry point. These sections are popular with buyers who want the Great Hills address and school access without committing to a full single-family lot. Across all sections, the defining characteristics remain consistent: wooded homesites, hilly topography, and a quiet neighborhood feel that feels removed from the city even though you're minutes from everything.
Buyers exploring this part of northwest Austin often also look at Northwest Hills, the adjoining neighborhood with a similar feel and price range, and the broader Austin resale market for context on how Great Hills compares to other established, tree-heavy neighborhoods inside the city limits.
Schools in Great Hills
The majority of Great Hills falls within Austin ISD, with students attending Caraway Elementary or Hill Elementary at the primary level, Canyon Vista or Murchison Middle School, and Anderson High School for grades 9-12. Anderson has a long reputation in northwest Austin as a comprehensive campus with strong academic programs, fine arts offerings, and competitive athletics. Murchison Middle School and Canyon Vista both serve the corridor well, with Canyon Vista drawing from parts of the neighborhood that sit closer to the Round Rock ISD boundary.
Some properties on the edges of Great Hills are zoned to Round Rock ISD with access to Westwood High School, which has its own strong academic profile and is worth verifying at the parcel level during any home search. A small number of addresses fall within HaysCONSISD boundaries, though this is less common in the core of the neighborhood. Because school zoning in this part of northwest Austin can shift by street or even by lot, buyers should always confirm current zoning directly with the applicable district rather than relying on neighborhood generalizations.
Real Estate Market Overview
Great Hills occupies a premium position in the northwest Austin resale market. It is not a new construction neighborhood, which means every home here comes with some history, and the condition and level of updating varies considerably from one section to the next. Buyers who have done their homework know that heavily renovated homes in Sec 25 or the Phase 02 sections can command prices well above the neighborhood average, while more original homes in the townhome sections represent a more accessible entry point into the same zip code and school district.
The neighborhood tends to attract buyers who prioritize lot size, tree coverage, and established surroundings over brand-new finishes. Many homes have been substantially updated by long-term owners, and it is common to find properties with high-end kitchen remodels, added square footage, and modern primary suites behind exterior facades that still look like classic 1980s northwest Austin ranch homes. Turnover is relatively steady, and well-priced homes in good condition tend to move quickly. Overpriced listings with deferred maintenance will sit, which creates occasional opportunities for buyers willing to take on a project.
Neuhaus Realty Group has worked extensively in northwest Austin and can help you evaluate specific sections, compare homes across different price tiers, and understand what is driving value in Great Hills right now. Browse all Austin area homes for sale for a broader view of the market.
Getting Around Great Hills
Great Hills has one of the better commute setups in Austin for buyers who work in the northern tech corridor. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) runs along the western edge of the neighborhood, providing a scenic but sometimes slow route toward Bee Cave and South Austin. US-183 (Research Boulevard) cuts through the heart of northwest Austin just north of Great Hills and connects directly to the Apple Campus, Dell Technologies' main complex, and dozens of other tech employers in the 183/620 corridor.
MoPac (Loop 1) is a quick shot east from the neighborhood and carries commuters downtown in roughly 20 to 30 minutes outside of peak hours, though that number climbs considerably during morning and evening rush. The Domain, which functions as Austin's second downtown with offices, hotels, and a full complement of retail and dining, is about five minutes by car. For travel farther afield, both US-183 and Loop 360 connect to I-35 and Highway 290, keeping the rest of the metro accessible without requiring surface street navigation through congested corridors.
Great Hills is not a walkable neighborhood in the traditional sense. Most errands require a car, and there is no light rail stop within walking distance. That said, the Arboretum and Domain areas to the north offer some pedestrian-friendly retail clusters, and the neighborhood's internal street network connects to Great Hills Park, where residents can access trails, tennis courts, and green space on foot.
Lifestyle in Great Hills
Living in Great Hills means having one of Austin's best urban parks essentially in your backyard. Great Hills Park is a 116-acre City of Austin park with lighted tennis courts, a playground, and a network of hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through the cedar and live oak terrain the neighborhood is named for. It is a genuine amenity that residents use year-round, and homes that back or side to the park command a noticeable premium.
The Arboretum is the neighborhood's closest shopping and dining anchor, just a few minutes north on 360. It houses a mix of regional and national retailers, several sit-down restaurants, and one of Austin's better Whole Foods locations. The Domain is a short drive farther north and adds a much larger selection of retail, a movie theater, hotel bars, and a full restaurant row that draws visitors from across the city. For day-to-day needs, residents have grocery, pharmacy, and service options within a five-minute drive in almost every direction.
The neighborhood itself is quiet and residential. Streets wind through the hills with no through-traffic grid, which keeps cut-through driving minimal and maintains the low-key character that longtime residents value. Buyers coming from denser parts of Austin often remark on how much calmer Great Hills feels given how close it sits to major employment and retail nodes.
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