Highland Hills, Austin, TX: Homes, Prices & Neighborhood Guide

What types of homes are in Highland Hills?

21 homes sold in Highland Hills from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; 95% were single-family houses. The typical home has about 2,541 square feet and was built in 1968.

• Single Family Residence: 20 sold (95%)
• Condominium: 1 sold (5%)
• New construction: 0% of sales
• Living area: typically 2,541 sq ft; most between 1,660 sq ft and 3,145 sq ft (10th to 90th percentile, 21 homes)
• Year built: typically 1968; most between 1957 and 1977 (10th to 90th percentile, 21 homes)
• Lot size: typically 0.28 acres; most between 0.25 acres and 0.36 acres (10th to 90th percentile, 21 homes)
• Stories: one 52%; two 38%; three or more 10%
• Private pool: 24% of homes sold

Closed residential sales in ABOR MLS, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.

What is the typical price range in Highland Hills?

The median single-family home in Highland Hills sold for $1,083,250 net of seller concessions ($436 per square foot) over Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, across 20 sales; the median home took 9 days to sell.

Single-family homes, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, ABOR MLS. Net price = sale price less seller-paid closing costs and repairs. Figures from the ALEX market statistics model, the same computation as the ALEX valuation report. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What restaurants and amenities are near Highland Hills?

Within 3 miles of the middle of Highland Hills OpenStreetMap lists 204 restaurants and cafes, 16 grocery stores, 46 parks and nature areas.

• Restaurants and cafes (204 within 3 miles): Azul Tequila (0.4 mi), 5280 Burger and Taphouse (0.5 mi), Wholy Bagel (0.6 mi), Starbucks (0.6 mi), McDonald's (0.6 mi)
• Groceries (16 within 3 miles): H-E-B (0.4 mi), Randalls (0.8 mi), Asahi Imports (1.4 mi), Thom's Market (1.4 mi), Fresh Plus (1.4 mi)
• Parks and nature (46 within 3 miles): Allen Memorial County Park (0.3 mi), Ridge Dog Park (0.4 mi), Murchison Pool (0.6 mi), Stone Ledge Park (0.9 mi), Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park (1.0 mi)
• Golf (1 within 3 miles): Austin Country Club (2.3 mi), Great Hills Golf Club (3.3 mi), Hancock Golf Course (3.8 mi), Great Hills Country Club (3.9 mi), Lions Municipal Golf Course (4.2 mi)
• Fitness and recreation (25 within 3 miles): The Ridge Pool (0.4 mi), Northwest Pool (1.1 mi), Northwest Park Kiddie Pool (1.1 mi), Waterloo Swimming (1.5 mi), F45 Training (1.7 mi)
• Pharmacies (7 within 3 miles): H-E-B Pharmacy (0.4 mi), Randalls Pharmacy (0.8 mi), NuCara Pharmacy (1.4 mi), CVS Pharmacy (1.6 mi), Peoples Pharmacy (2.8 mi)
• Hospitals and clinics (16 within 3 miles): Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital (0.5 mi), Austin Regional Clinic Far West (0.6 mi), Texan Surgery Center (0.7 mi), Central Texas Hearing Center (1.5 mi), Austin Endoscopy Center - North (1.6 mi)
• Libraries (3 within 3 miles): Austin Public Library - Old Quarry Branch (0.5 mi), Austin Public Library - Yarborough Branch (1.9 mi), Austin Public Library - John Gillum Branch (2.0 mi), Austin Public Library - Howson Branch (3.4 mi), Austin Public Library - Little Walnut Creek Branch (3.8 mi)

Community features named in listings: Curbs (3 listings).

Named places from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), extract of September 28, 2026; straight-line miles from the middle of the homes sold, not driving distance. A place missing from OpenStreetMap is missing here.

What should someone know before moving to Highland Hills?

Before moving to Highland Hills: 0% of homes sold had a homeowners association; the median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 2.1211% (2026 adopted rates, 21 parcels, before exemptions).

• HOA: 0% of homes sold had a homeowners association.
• Property tax: The median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 2.1211% (2026 adopted rates, 21 parcels, before exemptions). It sums every taxing unit on the parcel, including a MUD or PID where one levies. Source: county appraisal district records.
• Flood zone (FEMA map): 0 of 21 homes sold sit inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance) and 0 in the 0.2% annual chance zone. Checked October 25, 2026 against the National Flood Hazard Layer by each home's map point; ask for an elevation certificate on any specific home.
• Flood plain (as listed): 0 of 21 listings answered yes or partial to the MLS flood-plain question.
• Schools named in listings: Elementary: Highland Park (Austin ISD), 11 listings; Elementary: Doss (Austin ISD) (Austin ISD), 10 listings; Middle: Murchison (Austin ISD), 11 listings; Middle: Lamar (Austin ISD) (Austin ISD), 10 listings; High: Anderson (Austin ISD), 11 listings; High: McCallum (Austin ISD), 10 listings. Attendance zones change; confirm with the school district.
• Supply: 2 homes for sale, about 0.1 months of supply (under 4 months usually favours sellers).

What is it like to live in Highland Hills?

By the records: Highland Hills has lots of about 0.28 acres; community features such as curbs; the nearest grocery store 0.4 miles away (H-E-B); the nearest park 0.3 miles away (Allen Memorial County Park).

Answered only from the records on this page: sales, listings, maps and public records. ALEX does not describe who lives in a neighborhood.

Sources: ABOR MLS (Unlock MLS) closed and active listings; ALEX market statistics model; county appraisal district records (tax rates); FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Which listings count as Highland Hills follows the MLS subdivision name, the same rule ALEX uses for comparable sales. Aggregates only: Texas is a non-disclosure state. Updated October 25, 2026.

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