Highland Park West, Austin, TX: Homes, Prices & Neighborhood Guide

What types of homes are in Highland Park West?

22 homes sold in Highland Park West from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; 95% were single-family houses. The typical home has about 2,916 square feet and was built in 1958.

• Single Family Residence: 21 sold (95%)
• Condominium: 1 sold (5%)
• New construction: 5% of sales
• Living area: typically 2,916 sq ft; most between 1,385 sq ft and 4,472 sq ft (10th to 90th percentile, 22 homes)
• Year built: typically 1958; most between 1950 and 2015 (10th to 90th percentile, 22 homes)
• Lot size: typically 0.32 acres; most between 0.22 acres and 0.47 acres (10th to 90th percentile, 22 homes)
• Stories: one 50%; two 50%
• Private pool: 36% of homes sold

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

What is the typical price range in Highland Park West?

The median single-family home in Highland Park West sold for $1,635,000 net of seller concessions ($469 per square foot) over Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, across 21 sales; the median home took 78 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 Park West?

Within 3 miles of the middle of Highland Park West OpenStreetMap lists 217 restaurants and cafes, 17 grocery stores, 57 parks and nature areas.

• Restaurants and cafes (217 within 3 miles): Russell's Bakery (0.0 mi), Chez Zee (0.3 mi), McDonald's (0.5 mi), Azul Tequila (0.7 mi), Fonda San Miguel (1.1 mi)
• Groceries (17 within 3 miles): Randalls (0.2 mi), Camp Mabry Exchange (0.9 mi), H-E-B (1.1 mi), Thom's Market (1.2 mi), Asahi Imports (1.3 mi)
• Parks and nature (57 within 3 miles): Perry Neighborhood Park (0.1 mi), Ridge Oak Triangle (0.4 mi), Northwest Recreation Center (0.5 mi), Ridge Oak Reservoir Park (0.6 mi), Bright Leaf Natural Area (0.7 mi)
• Golf (1 within 3 miles): Austin Country Club (2.3 mi), Hancock Golf Course (3.1 mi), Lions Municipal Golf Course (3.2 mi), Great Hills Golf Club (4.2 mi), Butler Pitch & Putt (4.8 mi)
• Fitness and recreation (28 within 3 miles): The Ridge Pool (1.3 mi), Westwood Country Club (1.5 mi), Urban Lagree (1.5 mi), Northwest Pool (1.6 mi), Northwest Park Kiddie Pool (1.6 mi)
• Pharmacies (7 within 3 miles): Randalls Pharmacy (0.2 mi), H-E-B Pharmacy (1.1 mi), CVS Pharmacy (1.3 mi), NuCara Pharmacy (1.3 mi), Peoples Pharmacy (2.0 mi)
• Hospitals and clinics (20 within 3 miles): Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital (1.3 mi), Austin Regional Clinic Far West (1.4 mi), Texan Surgery Center (1.6 mi), Cornerstone Hospital Austin (1.7 mi), UltraPersonal Healthcare (1.9 mi)
• Libraries (4 within 3 miles): Austin Public Library - Yarborough Branch (1.3 mi), Austin Public Library - Old Quarry Branch (1.4 mi), Austin Public Library - Howson Branch (2.4 mi), Austin Public Library - John Gillum Branch (2.7 mi), Harrison Library (3.2 mi)

Community features named in listings: Park (7 listings), Playground (4 listings), Tennis Court(s) (3 listings), Curbs (3 listings), Picnic Area (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 Park West?

Before moving to Highland Park West: 5% 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: 5% 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), 22 listings; Middle: Lamar (Austin ISD) (Austin ISD), 22 listings; High: McCallum (Austin ISD), 22 listings. Attendance zones change; confirm with the school district.
• Supply: 3 homes for sale, about 0.2 months of supply (under 4 months usually favours sellers).

What is it like to live in Highland Park West?

By the records: Highland Park West has lots of about 0.32 acres; community features such as park, playground, tennis court(s), curbs, picnic area; the nearest grocery store 0.2 miles away (Randalls); the nearest park 0.1 miles away (Perry Neighborhood 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 Park West 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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