MLS Area 1A
LuxuryMLS Area 1A - Northwest Hills
Northwest Hills and the surrounding corridors between Hwy 183 and FM 2222. Big lots, mature trees, Doss Elementary, and 15 minutes to downtown.
1A
MLS Area Code
Luxury
Market Tier
51
Active Listings
$1.19M
Median Price
What is MLS Area 1A like for real estate?
Northwest Hills and the surrounding corridors between Hwy 183 and FM 2222. Big lots, mature trees, Doss Elementary, and 15 minutes to downtown.
- Neighborhoods: Northwest Hills, Highland Park West, Great Hills, Cat Mountain
- Active listings: 51 from the live MLS listing snapshot
- Median price: $1.19M from the live MLS listing snapshot
- Avg $/sqft: $469
- Avg days on market: 65
- Market tier: Luxury
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
About MLS Area 1A - Northwest Hills
Northwest Hills delivers big lots and top-rated schools without the Westlake price tag. Most homes sit on half-acre or larger parcels under mature oaks, with builds ranging from 1960s ranches to recent custom construction. Doss Elementary draws families from across Austin. You're 15 minutes to downtown, 10 to the Domain, and the 183/2222 interchange puts you on any major corridor fast. Cat Mountain and Highland Park West add hill country views at the higher end. Great Hills rounds out the area with solid inventory in the $800Ks to $1.5M range.
“MLS areas are how agents actually track micro-markets in Austin. Area 1A covers Northwest Hills, Highland Park West, Great Hills and 1 more neighborhoods. Understanding these boundaries gives our clients a pricing edge that general ZIP code data can't match.”
- Joe Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass
Market Snapshot
Live MLS listing snapshot from 51 active listings across 4 neighborhoods.
- Active Listings
- 51
- Median Price
- $1.19M
- Avg Days on Market
- 65
- Avg $/SqFt
- $469
School Districts
Districts serving neighborhoods in MLS Area 1A.
School District Ratings
TEA Accountability Ratings (2024-2025). Source: Texas Tribune / Texas Education Agency.
Featured Listings
Top 6 of 51 active listings in MLS Area 1A
4906 Balcones
Austin, TX 78731
Highland Park West
MLS# 4245974 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$3,499,000
$782/sqft
4216 Deepwoods
Austin, TX 78731
Northwest Hills Sec 07
MLS# 6729491 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$3,399,900
$847/sqft
5819 Westslope
Austin, TX 78731
Cat Mountain Villas Sec 03B
MLS# 8705617 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,880,000
$718/sqft
6309 Northgrove
Austin, TX 78731
Overlook At Cat Mountain Sec 2
MLS# 4529372 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,750,000
$733/sqft
4703 Highland
Austin, TX 78731
Highland Park West
MLS# 6886677 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,675,000
$767/sqft
5806 Westslope
Austin, TX 78731
Cat Mountain Villas Sec I03B
MLS# 5198747 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,500,000
$647/sqft
Neighborhood Highlights
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ACTRIS Boundary Description
Hwy 183 to MoPac Expwy to FM 2222 to Loop 360 to Hwy 183
Boundaries are defined by ACTRIS (Austin/Central Texas Realty Information Service) and follow major roads, rivers, and county lines. If a property sits near a boundary, it could fall in an adjacent area. Contact us to confirm the exact MLS area for any Austin address.
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Explore >MLS Area 1A - Northwest Hills FAQs
Quick answers for buyers and sellers focused on this MLS area.
Which neighborhoods are in MLS Area 1A?
MLS Area 1A - Northwest Hills includes Northwest Hills, Highland Park West, Great Hills, Cat Mountain. We can confirm boundaries by address.
How many homes are for sale in MLS Area 1A?
The live MLS listing snapshot shows 51 active listings across MLS Area 1A. Prices range from $199K to $3.50M.
What is the median home price in MLS Area 1A?
The live MLS listing snapshot shows a median listing price in MLS Area 1A of $1.19M at $469 per square foot. Contact the Keenan Group for a detailed price analysis.
How long do homes take to sell in MLS Area 1A?
Homes in MLS Area 1A currently average 65 days on market. Timing varies by neighborhood, price point, and condition.
Why work with Keenan Group in MLS Area 1A?
Keenan Group at Compass is Austin's #1 team (2024 ABoR) with $1B+ in career sales. We track micro-market shifts, pricing signals, and buyer demand so your strategy is aligned with current conditions.