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Barton Creek homes for sale in 78735. Austin ISD, $800K-$8M, 4 Tom Fazio golf courses, 6 gated enclaves, Omni Resort. Austin's #1 team — 1,000+ transactions.
Barton Creek in 78735 has a median home price around $2.85M. Zoned to Austin ISD. 12 listings currently available. Keenan Group - #1 Austin team, 25+ years, 1,000+ transactions.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Resort-Driven Luxury
Buyer Fit
Move-up and luxury buyers comparing gated and club-adjacent pockets.
Lifestyle Fit
Real experiences from buyers and sellers in this neighborhood
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Long-Term Client in Austin, TX
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Cecilia Jones
3 transactions totaling $3.52M | Avg list price $1.17M
| Address | List Price |
|---|---|
| 8532 Calera Dr | $2.50M |
| 8800 Golden Rain Cv | $800K |
| 8532 Calera DR | $225K |
Resort-style golf, trails, and wellness amenities anchored by Barton Creek.
Seller Fit
Positioning by micro-location and lot quality is critical to maximizing velocity.
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Barton Creek is 20-30 minutes from downtown Austin via Highway 71 to MoPac, depending on which enclave you live in and traffic conditions. During peak rush hour (7-9 AM eastbound), the commute can stretch to 35-40 minutes. The Bee Cave and Hill Country Galleria area is 10-15 minutes away for daily errands.
Barton Creek has 6 distinct gated enclaves, each with its own HOA and price tier: Barton Creek West (newest, $3M-$8M+), Amarra Drive (contemporary customs, $2M-$6M), The Preserve, The Collections (most attainable, $800K-$1.5M), and two additional established sections. Each has separate security gates, amenity areas, and community character.
Barton Creek proper is zoned to Austin ISD, feeding into Austin High School. However, the 78735 ZIP code straddles both Austin ISD and Eanes ISD - some western addresses near Lost Creek are zoned to Eanes ISD (Westlake High School). School district boundaries do not follow neighborhood or ZIP code lines exactly, so always verify the specific address. Both Austin ISD and Eanes ISD rank among the top public school districts in Texas.
No. Club membership is separate from home ownership. Many Barton Creek residents live in the community for the schools, security, and environment without joining the Barton Creek Country Club. Membership initiation ranges from $25K for social memberships to $75K-$100K+ for full golf memberships, with monthly dues on top.
Both are gated golf communities. Barton Creek has 4 Tom Fazio-designed courses, the Omni Resort, 6 enclaves, and Austin ISD zoning (20-30 min to downtown). Spanish Oaks has one Bobby Weed-designed 18-hole course, about 400 homes on larger lots, and Dripping Springs ISD zoning (35-45 min to downtown). Barton Creek is closer in and offers course variety; Spanish Oaks offers exclusivity and one world-class course. Full comparison: /the-source/barton-creek-or-spanish-oaks-austins-golf-communities-compared
Barton Creek Country Club operates 4 championship courses: Fazio Canyons, Fazio Foothills, Coore-Crenshaw (designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore), and the Palmer Lakeside course on Lake Travis. The two Fazio courses are the most prominent and drive most of the club's golf reputation. Club membership is separate from home ownership — initiation runs $25K (social) to $75K-$100K+ (full golf) with monthly dues on top.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 25+ years serving families in the 78735 corridor. We provide enclave-specific market knowledge across all 6 Barton Creek sections, total cost of ownership transparency (HOA + club + taxes), and off-market access through Compass Private Exclusives. Our $1B+ career volume and 1,000+ transactions give us pricing confidence in a complex, multi-tier community.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Barton Creek. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Barton Creek pricing, schools, and market dynamics. Their 8-person team includes specialists in residential sales, relocation, and new construction. Contact Keenan Group for a confidential consultation: (512) 415-7653.
| Metric | Barton Creek | Austin Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price (12M) | $2.85M | $610K |
| Avg Days on Market | 88 days | 62 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% | 96.7% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $676 | $351 |
| Active Listings | 12 | 2,723 |
| Homes Sold (12M) | 32 | 6,595 |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Data as of . Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin MLS (ACTRIS). Benchmark reflects the citywide market cohort labeled above.
School district: Austin ISD
| School | Type | Grades | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A+ | 0.8 mi |
| Forest Trail Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A+ | 1.0 mi |
| Fusion Academy Aus: Austin | Regular | 6-12 | — | 1.1 mi |
| Westlake Alternative | Alternative/Other | 9-12 | — | 1.4 mi |
| Westlake High School | Regular | 9-12 | A+ | 1.4 mi |
| Eanes Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A+ | 1.4 mi |
| Trinity Episcopal School of Austin | Regular | PK-8 | — | 1.6 mi |
| Ypw Spanish Immersion School | Special Program Emphasis | PK-KG | — | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A | 2.1 mi |
Source: ATTOM Data, U.S. Census. Reported at the neighborhood/community level.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | School District | ZIP | Active Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Creek (you are here) | $2.85M | Austin ISD | 78735 | 12 |
| Travis Country | $850K | Austin ISD | 78735 | — |
| Downtown Condos | $670K | Austin ISD | 78701 | 235 |
| Tarrytown | $1.95M | Austin ISD | 78703 | 30 |
| Bouldin Creek | $1.17M | Austin ISD | 78704 | 28 |
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A gated golf community in 78735 with 4 Tom Fazio courses, Austin ISD schools, 6 distinct enclaves, and homes from $800K to $8M+.
#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold
Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 25+ years serving families across Barton Creek, Westlake, and the 78735 corridor.
Barton Creek is a master-planned, gated golf community in Austin's 78735 ZIP code, located southwest of downtown along Highway 71 and Barton Creek Boulevard. It is 20-30 minutes from downtown Austin depending on which enclave you live in. The community includes 4 Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, the Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa, and 6 distinct gated enclaves with separate HOAs and price tiers. Barton Creek proper is served by Austin ISD (Austin High School). School district boundaries vary by address within the 78735 ZIP - some western enclaves near Lost Creek feed into Eanes ISD (Westlake High School) while the majority of Barton Creek is Austin ISD. Always verify the specific address. Barton Creek attracts golf-focused buyers, corporate executives, and families who want resort-level amenities in a private, security-gated setting. Current market context: median sold price $2.9M, 12 active listings, and 32 trailing-12-month closed sales.
Source: Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 25+ years serving families across Barton Creek, Westlake, and the 78735 corridor.
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Active Listings
12
Barton Creek is the only community in Austin where you get 4 championship golf courses, a gated security environment, and top-rated public schools in one package. Barton Creek proper is zoned to Austin ISD (Austin High School), while some western sections of the 78735 ZIP near Lost Creek fall in Eanes ISD. That combination of club-level amenities, property privacy, and strong schools draws a specific buyer. It is Austin's closest equivalent to a full-service golf resort community.
The community is organized into 6 distinct enclaves, each with its own HOA, price tier, and character. Barton Creek West has the newest construction and highest price points. Amarra Drive features contemporary custom homes on premium lots. The Preserve and Collections sections offer more attainable entry points. Understanding which enclave fits your budget and lifestyle is the first decision, not which house to buy.
Where Barton Creek buyers and residents actually eat — from date night to weeknight favorites.
| Name | Cuisine / Type | Price | Highlights | Last verified |
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Bob's Steak & Chop House 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735 | Steakhouse | $$$$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735 | Sustainable Seafood / Farm-to-Table | $$$$ |
Trails and outdoor activities that buyers and locals ask about most.
| Name | Highlights |
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Barton Creek Greenbelt |
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Sculpture Falls |
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Family favorites, date night ideas, and local experiences close to the neighborhood.
| Name | Highlights |
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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa |
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Barton Springs Pool |
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Zilker Park |
Side-by-side comparison with similar Austin neighborhoods based on price range, school district, and location.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Active Listings | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
Barton CreekCurrent | $2.9M | 12 | You're here |
| $850K | N/A | View Guide | |
| $670K | 235 | View Guide | |
| $1.9M | 30 | View Guide | |
| $1.2M | 28 | View Guide |
Prices based on trailing 12-month polygon-based market data. Contact Keenan Group for a personalized comparison.
The live Barton Creek MLS market snapshot shows a median sold price of $2.9M, 12 active listings, 88 days average days on market, and $676 average sold price per square foot, based on 32 closed sales in the trailing 12-month market dataset.
Sales-through should be read with inventory and pricing together: 32 trailing-12-month closed sales, 8 pending listings, 4.5 months of supply, and a 94% sale-to-list ratio.
Barton Creek sits southwest of Austin along Highway 71 and Barton Creek Boulevard. The community entrance is at the intersection of Barton Creek Boulevard and Highway 71, approximately 10 miles from downtown Austin. Daily driving depends heavily on which enclave you live in — the closer-in sections near the main gate are 20 minutes to downtown, while Barton Creek West at the far end adds another 5-10 minutes.
Highway 71 is the primary connection to Austin. During peak hours (7-9 AM, 4-6:30 PM), eastbound 71 toward MoPac can back up significantly, especially at the Y at Oak Hill. The 290/71 intersection improvements have helped, but rush hour is still a factor for daily downtown commuters.
Barton Creek operates more like a small, self-contained town than a typical Austin neighborhood. The combination of golf courses, resort, security gates, and internal road network means many residents go days without leaving the community. That insular quality is either the main appeal or the main drawback, depending on what you want from daily life.
The community's distance from central Austin means social life tends to center around the club and school. Families with kids at Barton Creek Elementary form tight networks through school events, sports teams, and club activities. For buyers who value a close-knit, amenity-rich environment within gates, Barton Creek delivers. For buyers who want to walk to a restaurant or be in downtown Austin in 10 minutes, this is the wrong neighborhood.
Barton Creek buyers typically compare with Westlake Hills, Rob Roy, Spanish Oaks, and Lost Creek. The decision usually comes down to: Do you want golf-community amenities with gated security, or do you want a closer-in location with a shorter commute?
Barton Creek is 20-30 minutes from downtown Austin via Highway 71 to MoPac, depending on which enclave you live in and traffic conditions. During peak rush hour (7-9 AM eastbound), the commute can stretch to 35-40 minutes. The Bee Cave and Hill Country Galleria area is 10-15 minutes away for daily errands.
Barton Creek has 6 distinct gated enclaves, each with its own HOA and price tier: Barton Creek West (newest, $3M-$8M+), Amarra Drive (contemporary customs, $2M-$6M), The Preserve, The Collections (most attainable, $800K-$1.5M), and two additional established sections. Each has separate security gates, amenity areas, and community character.
Barton Creek proper is zoned to Austin ISD, feeding into Austin High School. However, the 78735 ZIP code straddles both Austin ISD and Eanes ISD - some western addresses near Lost Creek are zoned to Eanes ISD (Westlake High School). School district boundaries do not follow neighborhood or ZIP code lines exactly, so always verify the specific address. Both Austin ISD and Eanes ISD rank among the top public school districts in Texas.
No. Club membership is separate from home ownership. Many Barton Creek residents live in the community for the schools, security, and environment without joining the Barton Creek Country Club. Membership initiation ranges from $25K for social memberships to $75K-$100K+ for full golf memberships, with monthly dues on top.
Both are gated golf communities. Barton Creek has 4 Tom Fazio-designed courses, the Omni Resort, 6 enclaves, and Austin ISD zoning (20-30 min to downtown). Spanish Oaks has one Bobby Weed-designed 18-hole course, about 400 homes on larger lots, and Dripping Springs ISD zoning (35-45 min to downtown). Barton Creek is closer in and offers course variety; Spanish Oaks offers exclusivity and one world-class course. Full comparison: /the-source/barton-creek-or-spanish-oaks-austins-golf-communities-compared
Barton Creek Country Club operates 4 championship courses: Fazio Canyons, Fazio Foothills, Coore-Crenshaw (designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore), and the Palmer Lakeside course on Lake Travis. The two Fazio courses are the most prominent and drive most of the club's golf reputation. Club membership is separate from home ownership — initiation runs $25K (social) to $75K-$100K+ (full golf) with monthly dues on top.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 25+ years serving families in the 78735 corridor. We provide enclave-specific market knowledge across all 6 Barton Creek sections, total cost of ownership transparency (HOA + club + taxes), and off-market access through Compass Private Exclusives. Our $1B+ career volume and 1,000+ transactions give us pricing confidence in a complex, multi-tier community.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Barton Creek. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Barton Creek pricing, schools, and market dynamics. Their 8-person team includes specialists in residential sales, relocation, and new construction. Contact Keenan Group for a confidential consultation: (512) 415-7653.
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| 2026-03-27 |
Trattoria Lisina 13308 FM 150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619 | Italian | $$$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Lee's Kitchen + Cocktails 6317 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746 | Vietnamese / Asian Fusion | $$$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Plate by Dzintra 12823 Shops Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX 78738 | New American / Continental | $$$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen 3001 RR 620 S, Lakeway, TX 78738 | Wine Bar / New American | $$$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
La Traviata Italian Kitchen 7415 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 4, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78735 | Italian | $$-$$$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Jack Allen's Kitchen 7720 Highway 71 W, Austin, TX 78735 | Texas Comfort / Southern | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Mandola's Italian Kitchen 12815 Shops Pkwy, Ste 400, Bee Cave, TX 78738 | Italian Deli / Casual Italian | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Hecho en Mexico 6001 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749 | Interior Mexican | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
County Line on the Hill 6500 W Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | Texas BBQ | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Salt Lick BBQ 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619 | Open-Pit Texas BBQ | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
The Well Westlake 6317 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | Health-Focused / Clean Eating | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Chisos Grill 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Ste S-100, Bee Cave, TX 78738 | Southwest / Texas-New Mexico | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732 | Tex-Mex / American | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Violet Crown Trail |
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Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve |
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Barton Creek Habitat Preserve |
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Hamilton Pool Preserve |
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center |
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St. Edwards Park |
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Hill Country Galleria |
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Jester King Brewery & Farm |
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Uchi Austin |
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Duchman Family Winery |
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The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria |
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South Congress Avenue |
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The Backyard - Live Oak Amphitheater |
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Lady Bird Lake Paddleboarding |
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| Hill Country Middle School |
| Regular |
| 6-8 |
| A+ |
| 2.1 mi |
Browse current listings in Barton Creek. Updated daily from Austin MLS.
Austin, TX 78738
Barton Creek Preserve Ph 03
MLS# 5971502 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$9,800,000
$1,564/sqft
Austin, TX 78735
Barton Creek Sec J Ph 01
MLS# 6020269 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$5,000,000
$532/sqft
Austin, TX 78735
Barton Creek Sec J Ph 02
MLS# 1202315 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$4,900,000
$886/sqft
Austin, TX 78735
Foothills Barton Creek
MLS# 1144274 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$3,390,000
$575/sqft
Austin, TX 78735
Barton Creek Ph 04 Sec H
MLS# 9103394 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$3,200,000
$663/sqft
Austin, TX 78735
Barton Creek Sec G Ph 02
MLS# 5975763 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,950,000
$517/sqft
Spicewood, TX 78669
Barton Creek Lakeside
MLS# 1140362 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,800,000
$571/sqft
Austin, TX 78735
Fairways On Fazio At Barton Creek Co
MLS# 3654650 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,335,000
$619/sqft