Moving Guides|Texas|Austin|Neighborhoods|Westlake Hills
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Francesca Hernandez-Singer
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Westlake Hills Neighborhood Overview

Hilltop Mansions And Sky-High Property Taxes

25of 33 Austin Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by Lake Austin, Bee Caves Road, Loop 360, and Wild Basin Preserve sprawling wide

📌Best known for luxury estates, Eanes schools, and panoramic hill country vistas

👕You’ll fit in if you drive European SUVs and wear golf polos

👍Properties so private, you can go years without meeting your neighbors

👎Move here for prestige, privacy, and sunsets worth a realtor’s markup

✨The downside to Westlake Hills is property taxes equal to college tuition

The overall feel is exclusive scenic opulent

Neighborhood Hotspots: Hill Country Galleria, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, Barton Creek Country Club

Westlake Hills is perfect for modern mansions perched on high with panoramic views

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Moving to Westlake Hills - 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 Westlake Hills against other parts of the city in our Austin neighborhood guide.