5 Hillside Ct, Austin, TX 78746

With panoramic views of downtown Austin from every vantage point, this stunning home brings timeless beauty to contemporary design. For those seeking both exclusivity and proximity, this idyllic 0.88 acre haven enjoys the privacy of West Lake Hills, with easy access to downtown - and the coveted Eanes ISD. Designer lighting fixtures, Cherry Laurels and Japanese Yews sweep alongside a privately-gated drive; a 5-camera security system is integrated seamlessly into the stucco-and-limestone exterior. Step inside the main entrance to find 12 ft. high ceilings, sliding glass doors, a Sonos sound system, and custom design details at every turn. Clean lines create graceful movement through the spacious floor plan, while natural light brings the outdoors in. A heated infinity pool and spa accompanied by over 1500 sq. ft. of Garapa wood terrace beckon for lounging in resort-worthy surroundings. An inviting kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, elegant cabinetry, and stone countertops. Move beyond the kitchen to an airy living space and Venetian plaster fireplace. A separate dining area offers an intimate space for mealtimes, while around the corner you’ll find a private study - complete with ensuite bathroom and terrace access. A half bath and laundry room provide premium convenience. The primary suite is home to a magnificent walk-in closet and a dreamy, spa-like bathroom: a stone soaking tub, glass shower, and sit-down vanity are just a few of the highlights. Up the floating staircase to the third floor, you’ll find 3 bedrooms with walk-in closets, 2 with ensuite bathrooms. A spacious playroom opens onto a covered east-facing terrace, while an additional laundry room and bathroom offer same-floor convenience. Next-level entertainment can be found on the ground floor, which houses a media area, wet bar, powder room, and access to the 3-car garage. Undeniably elegant and infinitely liveable, this is a house waiting to be called home.

Westlake Hills is an incorporated city in Austin's 78746 ZIP code, five minutes west of downtown via Bee Caves Road. Eanes ISD - ranked #1 in Texas by Niche 2026 - draws most buyers. Median home price $2.4M, with estates from $1.2M updates to $10M+ hilltop compounds.

Roughly 1,000 total homes sit on wooded lots averaging half an acre to two acres, spread across the hills south of the Colorado River. Lost Creek, Davenport Ranch, The Oaks, and Bee Caves Woods each have a different character - from 1970s ranches on established lots to new-build Hill Country Contemporary estates with 20-foot ceilings and limestone facades.

The housing stock is in a generational transition. Original 1970s-80s ranch homes sell as teardowns at $1-2M for land alone, replaced by $3-8M contemporary builds. At any given time, 25-30 homes are actively listed. Inventory is tight, and a meaningful share of deals happen off-market through agent networks.

What defines daily life here: morning coffee at Swedish Hill, school drop-off at Eanes Elementary or Bridge Point, a trail run at Wild Basin Preserve, and dinner at Sway or Las Palomas without crossing MoPac. This is a quiet neighborhood built around schools and outdoor access, not nightlife or walkable retail. The people who live here chose it for exactly that trade-off.