 West Lake Hills & "Westlake" in Austin, Texas
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The small town of Westlake Hills and
the surrounding area within the Eanes Independent School
District is generally referred to as the “Westlake” area.
Westlake is one of the most exclusive luxury real estate
markets in all of Austin. Westlake residents enjoy short
commute times, convenient shopping, fine dining, and
a relaxing lifestyle in the beautiful rolling hills of
West Austin. As an added bonus, Westlake also happens
to belong to one of the highest rated school districts
in the state, Eanes ISD.
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Westlake Amenities |
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The Westlake area boasts a wide array of outdoor recreation
and entertainment for its residents. Nearby Lake Austin
provides a host of water sports including boating,
wakeboarding, water skiing, fishing, and swimming.
Because of its scenic rolling hills and wide shoulders
along such roads as Bee Cave Road and Loop 360, Westlake
is also a very popular area among cyclists. Even the
great Lance Armstrong himself can sometimes be seen
enjoying a bike in the Westlake area. Several greenbelts,
including the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve and the
Barton Creek Greenbelt, allow Westlake residents the
opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with other
activities such as hiking, climbing, kayaking, and
mountain biking. |
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Westlake Schools |
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Eanes Independent School District is a major driving
force behind the popularity of Westlake. Eanes ISD
has a total of nine schools, eight of which hold exemplary
ratings. The school district has six elementary schools,
two middle schools, and one high school. West Lake
High School is a U.S. Blue Ribbon School and has won
numerous awards for scholastic and athletic achievements.
West Lake High School has over 90% of its seniors attend
college after graduation and a 0.1% dropout rate. |
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Westlake Homes |
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Homes in Westlake range in price from about 200K to
10 million dollars and vary in size from around 1,000
to 12,000 square feet. The average price per square
foot for a home in Westlake is around $150. There are
some condo options in the Westlake area as well, with
pricing starting at 140K for a 1,000 sq ft condo. |
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Westlake Location |
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The Westlake area is directly west of downtown Austin. The eastern edge of the Westlake area is as close as 3 miles from downtown. It includes zip codes 78746,78735, and 78733. |
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Westlake Info |
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For more information about the Westlake area or to tour properties currently for
sale
in Westlake within your specific search criteria, please contact the Westlake specialist with Park One Realty at (512) 416-9990 or info@parkonerealty.com |
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