With its hilly terrain and tranquil residential streets, only feels far-flung from Austin’s bustling core. Just six miles west of Downtown, this family-friendly pocket is a sought after community. Home to Eanes ISD, a top-rated district in the state.

Not long after it was established as a suburb in 1915, Tarrytown was being touted as a picture-perfect place “where oak trees charm the eye.” And so it remains today, with its lush canopy shading high-demand homes tucked along a scenic stretch of Lake Austin.

Built on the former site of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, this town-within-a-town started welcoming residents in 2007. As it keeps growing, Mueller’s mixed-use community continues to be the epitome of thoughtful, sustainable urban design.

It wasn’t until reliable bridges were built across the Colorado River that this tiny subdivision on the city’s south side began to thrive. With a surge of development in the 1920’s, Travis Heights was soon attracting Austin’s well-to-do who liked its roomy lots, winding streets, and mini forest of trees.

Since the mid-seventies, Great Hills has developed into a sizable swath of gated communities and luxury apartments nestled into hillsides. The area may have once felt far-flung, but as Austin’s sprawl continues to spread, it provides easy access to the city’s newest retail hubs.

Barton Hills was settled in 1837. Named after the homesteader, he was hardly the first to recognize this lush swath as prime real estate; These days, its those who love the outdoors who flock to the 78704 zip code. Walking distance to the magical Zilker park.