Hillcrest, Austin, TX: Homes, Prices & Neighborhood Guide

What types of homes are in Hillcrest?

11 homes sold in Hillcrest from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; 100% were single-family houses. The typical home has about 2,409 square feet and was built in 2001.

• Single Family Residence: 11 sold (100%)
• New construction: 0% of sales
• Living area: typically 2,409 sq ft; most between 1,835 sq ft and 2,757 sq ft (10th to 90th percentile, 11 homes)
• Year built: typically 2001; most between 1998 and 2002 (10th to 90th percentile, 11 homes)
• Lot size: typically 0.15 acres; most between 0.14 acres and 0.17 acres (10th to 90th percentile, 11 homes)
• Stories: two 82%; one 18%
• Private pool: 0% of homes sold

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

What is the typical price range in Hillcrest?

The median single-family home in Hillcrest sold for $400,021 net of seller concessions ($181 per square foot) over Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, across 11 sales; the median home took 98 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 Hillcrest?

Within 3 miles of the middle of Hillcrest OpenStreetMap lists 47 restaurants and cafes, 3 grocery stores, 56 parks and nature areas.

• Restaurants and cafes (47 within 3 miles): The Hive (0.8 mi), Texican Cafe (0.9 mi), Polyphonic Coffee (1.0 mi), Gatti's Pizza (1.1 mi), Chuck's Deli (1.2 mi)
• Groceries (3 within 3 miles): H-E-B (1.5 mi), Randalls (1.9 mi), Walmart Supercenter (2.9 mi), Sprouts Farmers Market (3.6 mi), Desi Brothers (3.8 mi)
• Parks and nature (56 within 3 miles): Hillcrest HOA Park (0.2 mi), The Reserve Community Park (0.4 mi), Arbor Downs Park (0.5 mi), Bauerle Ranch Community Park (0.6 mi), Olypmic Heights Trail Park (0.6 mi)
• Golf (0 within 3 miles): Onion Creek Club (3.5 mi), Grey Rock Golf Course (4.9 mi)
• Fitness and recreation (12 within 3 miles): Hillcrest Pool (0.2 mi), Olympic Heights Community Pool (0.2 mi), Ravenscroft Pool (0.4 mi), Broccoli Pool (0.5 mi), Villages of Shady Hollow Community Center Pool (0.9 mi)
• Pharmacies (4 within 3 miles): Walgreens (1.5 mi), H-E-B Pharmacy (1.5 mi), Randalls Pharmacy (1.9 mi), CVS Pharmacy (2.0 mi), Costco Pharmacy (4.3 mi)
• Hospitals and clinics (4 within 3 miles): Ally Medical (2.3 mi), Texas MedClinic Urgent Care (2.8 mi), Baylor Scott and White Clinic (2.9 mi), Texas NeuroRehab Center (3.0 mi), Austin Oaks Hospital (4.6 mi)
• Libraries (0 within 3 miles): Austin Public Library - Hampton Branch at Oak Hill (4.2 mi), Austin Public Library - Pleasant Hill Branch (4.4 mi), Austin Public Library - Manchaca Road Branch (4.8 mi), Buda Public Library (4.9 mi)

Community features named in listings: Pool (7 listings), Playground (5 listings), Park (3 listings), Cluster Mailbox (3 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 Hillcrest?

Before moving to Hillcrest: 100% of homes sold had a homeowners association; typical dues $33 a month (middle half $33–$37, converted from the billing period listed); the median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 2.1211% (2026 adopted rates, 11 parcels, before exemptions).

• HOA: 100% of homes sold had a homeowners association; typical dues $33 a month (middle half $33–$37, converted from the billing period listed).
• Property tax: The median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 2.1211% (2026 adopted rates, 11 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 12 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 11 listings answered yes or partial to the MLS flood-plain question.
• Schools named in listings: Elementary: Menchaca (Austin ISD), 11 listings; Middle: Bailey (Austin ISD), 10 listings; High: Akins (Austin ISD), 11 listings. Attendance zones change; confirm with the school district.
• Supply: 5 homes for sale, about 0.2 months of supply (under 4 months usually favours sellers).

What is it like to live in Hillcrest?

By the records: Hillcrest has lots of about 0.15 acres; an HOA on most homes; community features such as pool, playground, park, cluster mailbox, curbs; the nearest grocery store 1.5 miles away (H-E-B); the nearest park 0.2 miles away (Hillcrest HOA 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 Hillcrest 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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