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Francesca Hernandez-Singer
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Rollingwood Neighborhood Overview

Leafy Luxury Next To Zilker’s Chaos

22of 33 Austin Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by Bee Caves Road, Mopac, Barton Creek, and Zilker Park hugging the edge

📌Well known for top schools, tree-filled lots, and family-friendly calm

👕You can spot a Rollingwood local by SUVs stuffed with sports gear

👍Professional-class preppy parents offer a real-life postcard of perfect front yards shaded by ancient oaks

👎Move here for suburban tranquility five minutes from downtown madness

✨The downside to Rollingwood is property taxes that sting like scorpions

The overall feel is quiet upscale leafy

Neighborhood Hotspots: Rollingwood Park, Zilker Park Entrance, Treaty Oak Distilling

Rollingwood is perfect for sprawling yards and soccer mom convoys

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Moving to Rollingwood - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Austin or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Austin guide for the big-picture view — or compare Rollingwood against other parts of the city in our Austin neighborhood guide.