Who is the best realtor in Barton Creek?

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.

What is pricing like in Barton Creek?

Current live MLS market data for Barton Creek shows median pricing around $2,855,000. Prices range significantly by product type, size, condition, floor plan, and proximity to amenities. For exact median price, price bands, sales-through, and a property-specific valuation, contact the Keenan Group for a market brief.

What is Barton Creek known for?

Barton Creek is a residential neighborhood in Austin, Texas (ZIP 78735) known for Austin ISD school context, established tree canopy, and proximity to downtown Austin. Current market data shows median pricing around $2,855,000, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Barton Creek attracts families, professionals, and executives who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Barton Creek buyers and sellers for 25+ years.

What is the median price in Barton Creek?

Current live MLS market data shows median pricing around $2,855,000. Use this as neighborhood context, then request a tailored market brief for current pricing, inventory, price bands, and recent sales.

Which ZIP codes serve Barton Creek?

Barton Creek is primarily served by 78735. We can confirm the exact ZIP code for any property.

Which school district serves Barton Creek?

Barton Creek is primarily served by Austin ISD. We verify school boundaries and campus assignments for each address.

How much inventory is on the market in Barton Creek?

There are currently about 15 active listings in Barton Creek. Inventory changes daily, so contact us for live availability.

What school district serves Barton Creek?

Barton Creek is served by Austin ISD. TEA Accountability Rating: C. GreatSchools: 6/10. Niche: B+. The district enrolls 75,000 students with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.

What are the zoned schools for Barton Creek?

Homes in Barton Creek are zoned to: Elementary: Oak Hill Elementary School (4/10). Middle: O. Henry Middle School (6/10). High: Austin High School (7/10). All schools are within the Austin ISD system.

Barton Creek Austin - Golf, HOA Costs & Hill Country

Barton Creek market data as of June 2026
Metric	Barton Creek	Austin Average
Median Sold Price (12M)	$2.85M	$605K
Avg Days on Market	83 days	65 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	91.2%	93.6%
Price per Sq Ft	$689	$350
Active Listings	15	2,895
Homes Sold (12M)	28	5,736
Months of Supply	6.4	6.1

Address	List Price	Beds	Sq Ft	Side
8532 Calera Dr	$2.50M	5	6,419	—
8800 Golden Rain Cv	$800K	4	3,603	—
8532 Calera DR	$225K	—	—	—

Overview

Why Buyers Choose Barton Creek

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.

School quality is a primary demand driver. Barton Creek proper feeds into Austin ISD (Austin High School). Some western addresses near Lost Creek are zoned to Eanes ISD (Westlake High School). Both districts rank among the top in Texas - always verify school zoning by exact address before making an offer.
4 Tom Fazio-designed golf courses: Fazio Canyons, Fazio Foothills, Coore-Crenshaw, and the Palmer Lakeside. Club membership is separate from home purchase and ranges from $25K-$100K+ initiation.
Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa provides hotel, spa, dining, and conference facilities within the community. Residents use the resort amenities independently of club membership.
Gated entry with 24/7 security at all 6 enclaves. This level of controlled access is rare in Austin - Rob Roy is the only comparable gated community in the southwest Austin luxury corridor.
Hill Country terrain with mature oaks, creek views, and golf course frontage. Lot sizes range from 0.25 acres (garden homes) to 3+ acres (estate lots).

Market Data

Current Barton Creek Market Data

The live Barton Creek MLS market snapshot shows a median sold price of $2.9M, 15 active listings, 83 days average days on market, and $689 average sold price per square foot, based on 28 closed sales in the trailing 12-month market dataset.

Sales-through should be read with inventory and pricing together: 28 trailing-12-month closed sales, 2 pending listings, 6.4 months of supply, and a 91% sale-to-list ratio.

Median price: $2.9M
Active inventory: 15 listings
Recent sales-through: 28 closed sales in the trailing 12-month dataset
Product filter: Single Family Residence only
Luxury price bands: $1M-$1.5M: 3.6%; $1.5M-$2M: 18%; $2M-$3M: 36%; $3M+: 43%
Dataset refresh: June 5, 2026

Location & Commute

Daily Geography in Barton Creek

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.

Downtown Austin: 20-30 minutes via Highway 71 to MoPac, depending on enclave location and traffic.
Westlake Hills and Bee Caves Road corridor: 10-15 minutes. Most daily shopping, dining, and errands happen in the Hill Country Galleria or Bee Cave area.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport: 25-30 minutes via Highway 71 east - one of the most direct airport routes from any Austin luxury neighborhood.
The Domain and North Austin tech corridor: 30-40 minutes via MoPac north.
Hill Country Galleria (Bee Cave): 10-minute drive for grocery, retail, restaurants, and movie theater. This is the primary errand hub for Barton Creek residents.
Barton Creek Square Mall: 15 minutes east on Highway 71. Closer shopping option for department stores and chain retail.
H-E-B at Bee Cave and Lakeway: 10-15 minutes. Daily grocery runs go here rather than into Austin proper.

Culture

Local Anchors That Shape the Community

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.

Barton Creek Country Club: The social and recreational center of the community. Four 18-hole courses, tennis, fitness, swimming, and multiple dining venues. Club events drive the community calendar.
Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa: Hotel and conference center within the community. Residents use the spa, restaurants, and event spaces. The resort brings outside visitors into the gates, which some residents appreciate and others do not.
Barton Creek Elementary: The neighborhood school for K-5, located within the community gates. Parents walk or golf-cart kids to school. This is the social hub for families with young children.
Barton Creek Greenbelt access: The actual Barton Creek runs through the southern edge of the community. Several trail access points connect to the broader greenbelt system for hiking and creek access.
Hill Country Galleria: The primary shopping and dining destination outside the gates. 10-minute drive to Bee Cave for H-E-B, restaurants, retail, and a movie theater.
Community pools, playgrounds, and common areas within each enclave. Each section maintains its own amenities separate from the country club.

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.

Buying Strategy

What Is the Best Way to Sell a Barton Creek Home?

We price Barton Creek homes by enclave, not by community-wide averages. Amarra Drive and The Preserve command different price-per-square-foot than the original Barton Creek sections, and the buyer profiles diverge - newer enclaves attract custom-build buyers while established sections attract renovation-minded families.

For homes below $1.5M, we position against non-gated alternatives in 78735 and 78746. The buyer is evaluating club lifestyle value versus Eanes ISD access in a different community.

For estate lots above $3M, the buyer pool skews toward golf-lifestyle executives. We market through golf community channels and our executive network alongside MLS. Photography leads with the course views and Hill Country backdrop.

We always present total cost of ownership - HOA fees ($50-$917/month by enclave), club initiation ($125K), and monthly dues ($1,120/month) - so the listing is positioned transparently.

Spring through early fall captures the strongest golf-lifestyle buyer traffic.

Comparison

How Barton Creek Compares to Nearby Alternatives

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?

Compared with Westlake Hills: Westlake Hills is 10-15 minutes from downtown vs. 20-30 for Barton Creek. Westlake Hills is Eanes ISD; Barton Creek proper is Austin ISD (some western 78735 addresses are Eanes). Westlake has more diverse housing stock and no mandatory HOA. Barton Creek offers gated security, golf courses, and resort amenities that Westlake does not have.
Compared with Rob Roy: Both are gated communities with 24/7 security. Rob Roy is Eanes ISD; Barton Creek proper is Austin ISD. Rob Roy has larger lots (1-5 acres) and higher price floors ($2.4M+) but no golf amenity. Rob Roy is closer to downtown (15-20 min). Barton Creek offers more price range and club-level recreation.
Compared with Spanish Oaks: Both are gated golf communities, but Spanish Oaks is in Dripping Springs ISD and 35-45 minutes from downtown. Spanish Oaks is newer construction with a different school path. Buyers who want the 78735 corridor and proximity to Austin choose Barton Creek.
Compared with Lost Creek: Lost Creek is an ungated Eanes ISD neighborhood 15-20 minutes from downtown. Lower price points ($700K-$2M) and no club amenities. Lost Creek attracts buyers who want Eanes schools without the HOA fees and club culture.
Compared with Lakeway: Lakeway offers waterfront access on Lake Travis with its own golf and marina amenities, but is in Lake Travis ISD (not Eanes) and 30-40 minutes from downtown. Lakeway median is lower. Buyers choosing between them are deciding between lake lifestyle and golf lifestyle.

Keenan Group

Who Is the Best Realtor for Barton Creek?

#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold

The best realtor for Barton Creek treats each of the 6 enclaves as a separate micro-market - pricing, HOA structures, and buyer profiles differ significantly across Barton Creek West, Amarra Drive, The Preserve, and the established sections. HOA fees alone range from $50/month in the Estates to $917/month in Amarra, and club membership adds $1,120/month - buyers need that total cost modeled upfront.

Keenan Group - #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team 2024 - has sold across all Barton Creek enclaves for 25+ years with enclave-specific pricing expertise.

Frequently Asked

Quick Answers About Barton Creek

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.

Barton Creek HOA fees vary sharply by enclave. In an MLS-derived sample of 37 unique addresses / 42 listing records or pages, Estates Above Lost Creek ranged from about $51-$82/month, ABC West/Wimberly/Woods/North from $125-$217/month, Verano/Barton Creek Southwest/Portofino from $162-$307/month, Governor's Hill condos from $150-$208/month, Fairways on the Fazio condos from $410-$420/month, and Amarra cottages/villas from $517-$917/month. Club membership is separate from HOA fees; current verified club figures are $125K initiation and $1,120/month dues.

Name	Cuisine / Type	Price	Highlights	Last verified
Bob's Steak & Chop House 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735	Steakhouse	$$$$	The only white-tablecloth steakhouse you can walk to from most Barton Creek homes Prime cuts, award-winning wine list, private dining rooms inside the Omni Resort	2026-03-27
Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735	Sustainable Seafood / Farm-to-Table	$$$$	Chef Francisco Baca's signature restaurant at the Omni Seasonal menu heavy on sustainable seafood with panoramic Hill Country views	2026-03-27
Trattoria Lisina 13308 FM 150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619	Italian	$$$	Damian Mandola's Hill Country Italian estate - vineyard, bocce courts, and some of the best handmade pasta in Central Texas Closed Mondays	2026-03-27
Lee's Kitchen + Cocktails 6317 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746	Vietnamese / Asian Fusion	$$$	Family-owned with real Vietnamese recipes The beef rib pho and shaking beef are standouts	2026-03-27
Plate by Dzintra 12823 Shops Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX 78738	New American / Continental	$$$	Chef Dzintra Dzenis makes everything from scratch - sauces, crusts, creams Unpretentious fine dining with supper club events	2026-03-27
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen 3001 RR 620 S, Lakeway, TX 78738	Wine Bar / New American	$$$	Extensive wine program, seasonal menu with locally sourced ingredients, and a polished-but-relaxed atmosphere The go-to date night for the Lakeway/Bee Cave corridor	2026-03-27
La Traviata Italian Kitchen 7415 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 4, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78735	Italian	$$-$$$	Neighborhood Italian with legitimate carbonara and Bolognese More space, easier parking, and better outdoor seating than downtown Italian spots	2026-03-27
Jack Allen's Kitchen 7720 Highway 71 W, Austin, TX 78735	Texas Comfort / Southern	$$	The gold standard for family dinner in southwest Austin Locally sourced comfort food - green chile mac & cheese, chicken-fried everything, solid cocktails	2026-03-27
Mandola's Italian Kitchen 12815 Shops Pkwy, Ste 400, Bee Cave, TX 78738	Italian Deli / Casual Italian	$$	Old-world Italian grocery feel from the Mandola family House-made pasta, paninis, and a case full of Italian imports	2026-03-27
Hecho en Mexico 6001 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749	Interior Mexican	$$	Guanajuato-inspired cooking with real moles, chiles rellenos, and an excellent tequila list Not Tex-Mex - authentic interior Mexican	2026-03-27
County Line on the Hill 6500 W Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746	Texas BBQ	$$	Operating since 1975 on a hilltop with Hill Country views Brisket, ribs, sausage, and cold beer on the patio	2026-03-27
Salt Lick BBQ 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619	Open-Pit Texas BBQ	$$	Legendary open-pit BBQ in the Hill Country since 1967 The complex now includes a vineyard and live music	2026-03-27
The Well Westlake 6317 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746	Health-Focused / Clean Eating	$$	Free of gluten, seed oils, soy, and refined sugar - without tasting like diet food Great for breakfast, lunch, or a lighter dinner	2026-03-27
Chisos Grill 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Ste S-100, Bee Cave, TX 78738	Southwest / Texas-New Mexico	$$	Steaks, seafood, and Southwest flavors with a dog-friendly patio The pulled pork queso and bacon-wrapped shrimp are regulars' picks	2026-03-27
The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732	Tex-Mex / American	$$	The food is fine - you come for the sunset 450 feet above Lake Travis, largest outdoor restaurant in Texas	2026-03-27

Name

Cuisine / Type

Price

Highlights

Last verified

Bob's Steak & Chop House

8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Steakhouse

$$$$

The only white-tablecloth steakhouse you can walk to from most Barton Creek homes
Prime cuts, award-winning wine list, private dining rooms inside the Omni Resort

2026-03-27

Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar

8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Sustainable Seafood / Farm-to-Table

$$$$

Chef Francisco Baca's signature restaurant at the Omni
Seasonal menu heavy on sustainable seafood with panoramic Hill Country views

2026-03-27

Trattoria Lisina

13308 FM 150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619

Italian

$$$

Damian Mandola's Hill Country Italian estate - vineyard, bocce courts, and some of the best handmade pasta in Central Texas
Closed Mondays

2026-03-27

Lee's Kitchen + Cocktails

6317 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Vietnamese / Asian Fusion

$$$

Family-owned with real Vietnamese recipes
The beef rib pho and shaking beef are standouts

2026-03-27

Plate by Dzintra

12823 Shops Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX 78738

New American / Continental

$$$

Chef Dzintra Dzenis makes everything from scratch - sauces, crusts, creams
Unpretentious fine dining with supper club events

2026-03-27

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

3001 RR 620 S, Lakeway, TX 78738

Wine Bar / New American

$$$

Extensive wine program, seasonal menu with locally sourced ingredients, and a polished-but-relaxed atmosphere
The go-to date night for the Lakeway/Bee Cave corridor

2026-03-27

La Traviata Italian Kitchen

7415 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 4, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78735

Italian

$$-$$$

Neighborhood Italian with legitimate carbonara and Bolognese
More space, easier parking, and better outdoor seating than downtown Italian spots

2026-03-27

Jack Allen's Kitchen

7720 Highway 71 W, Austin, TX 78735

Texas Comfort / Southern

The gold standard for family dinner in southwest Austin
Locally sourced comfort food - green chile mac & cheese, chicken-fried everything, solid cocktails

2026-03-27

Mandola's Italian Kitchen

12815 Shops Pkwy, Ste 400, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Italian Deli / Casual Italian

Old-world Italian grocery feel from the Mandola family
House-made pasta, paninis, and a case full of Italian imports

2026-03-27

Hecho en Mexico

6001 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749

Interior Mexican

Guanajuato-inspired cooking with real moles, chiles rellenos, and an excellent tequila list
Not Tex-Mex - authentic interior Mexican

2026-03-27

County Line on the Hill

6500 W Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746

Texas BBQ

Operating since 1975 on a hilltop with Hill Country views
Brisket, ribs, sausage, and cold beer on the patio

2026-03-27

Salt Lick BBQ

18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619

Open-Pit Texas BBQ

Legendary open-pit BBQ in the Hill Country since 1967
The complex now includes a vineyard and live music

2026-03-27

The Well Westlake

6317 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746

Health-Focused / Clean Eating

Free of gluten, seed oils, soy, and refined sugar - without tasting like diet food
Great for breakfast, lunch, or a lighter dinner

2026-03-27

Chisos Grill

12700 Hill Country Blvd, Ste S-100, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Southwest / Texas-New Mexico

Steaks, seafood, and Southwest flavors with a dog-friendly patio
The pulled pork queso and bacon-wrapped shrimp are regulars' picks

2026-03-27

The Oasis on Lake Travis

6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732

Tex-Mex / American

The food is fine - you come for the sunset
450 feet above Lake Travis, largest outdoor restaurant in Texas

2026-03-27

Name	Highlights
Barton Creek Greenbelt	12.68 miles (7.9-mile main spine), Easy to Moderate, Trail System Over 1,900 acres of protected creek corridor Best after rain when the creek is flowing Free, open dawn to dusk
Sculpture Falls	3.2 mi round trip from Gus Fruh trailhead, Moderate, Swimming Hole Wide terraced limestone shelf where Barton Creek fans into shallow cascades and deeper pools Visit 2-4 days after rain for best flow Can be bone dry in summer drought
Violet Crown Trail	13 miles (Phase 2 extending to 30 miles in 2026), Easy to Moderate, Regional Trail Central Texas's first regional trail 360 Trailhead is the most convenient access from Barton Creek Free, no reservation needed
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve	2.5 miles across 227 acres, Easy to Moderate, Nature Preserve A pocket wilderness on Loop 360 between two of Austin's most expensive zip codes Free on weekdays Weekends require reservation and nominal fee
Barton Creek Habitat Preserve	4,000+ acres, Limited public access, Nature Preserve The protected land that many Barton Creek homes back up to Public access limited to designated Greenbelt trail connections The real value is the permanent greenspace buffer for adjacent homeowners
Hamilton Pool Preserve	232 acres, Easy (short trail descent), Swimming Hole / Grotto A collapsed underground river dome created a 50-foot waterfall pouring into a jade-green pool surrounded by a limestone grotto Reservations required book well in advance
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center	284 acres with multiple garden trails, Easy, Botanical Garden / Nature Trails The state botanical garden of Texas and a terminus of the Violet Crown Trail Open Tue-Sun, 9 AM-5 PM Adults ~$12
St. Edwards Park	~2 miles per trail, Easy to Challenging, Park / Creek Trail Two distinct experiences Small parking lot fills on weekends arrive before 9 AM

Name	Highlights
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa	Four championship golf courses, Mokara Spa (massage, facials, cold plunge, sauna), three resort pools, tennis courts, and dining The social anchor of the Barton Creek lifestyle
Barton Springs Pool	A 3-acre natural spring-fed pool that stays 68-70 degrees year-round Not a tourist attraction for Barton Creek residents - it is their neighborhood pool Typical spend: $5-9 adults, $3-5 kids
Zilker Park	350 acres with the Zilker Eagle mini train, Zilker Botanical Garden (including Taniguchi Japanese Garden), and the free Austin Nature & Science Center where kids dig up fossils Barton Creek families treat this as their extended backyard Typical spend: Free park entry
Hill Country Galleria	Open-air shopping center with 100+ stores including Whole Foods Free live music on the lawn Friday and Saturday evenings Typical spend: Free
Jester King Brewery & Farm	World-renowned farmhouse ales and barrel-aged wild ales on a 165-acre working ranch Family and dog friendly Typical spend: Free entry, beers $7-15
Uchi Austin	James Beard Award-winning Japanese restaurant in a converted bungalow on South Lamar Where Barton Creek residents go for anniversaries and client dinners Typical spend: $80-150 per person
Duchman Family Winery	Italian varietals from 100% Texas grapes on a Hill Country property that feels like Tuscany Full kitchen with wood-fired pizza, open Thu-Sun Typical spend: Tastings $25-30
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria	14-acre sculpture park on the shores of Lake Austin with rotating contemporary art installations The 1916 Driscoll Villa grounds alone are worth the visit Typical spend: ~$15 adults, free Thursdays
South Congress Avenue	Austin's signature walkable strip with independent boutiques, galleries, and restaurants Perla's for oysters, June's All Day for cocktails Typical spend: Free to walk
The Backyard - Live Oak Amphitheater	A 3,700-seat amphitheater under ancient live oaks that has hosted Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Paul Simon since 1993 World-class live music without driving downtown - the closest major venue to Barton Creek Typical spend: $30-150+ depending on artist
Lady Bird Lake Paddleboarding	Walk-up rentals for kayaks, SUPs, and canoes at Rowing Dock on Lady Bird Lake The seasonal Full Moon Paddle is a signature Austin experience - golden hour into moonrise from the water Typical spend: $15-30/hour

Name

Highlights

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Four championship golf courses, Mokara Spa (massage, facials, cold plunge, sauna), three resort pools, tennis courts, and dining
The social anchor of the Barton Creek lifestyle

Barton Springs Pool

A 3-acre natural spring-fed pool that stays 68-70 degrees year-round
Not a tourist attraction for Barton Creek residents - it is their neighborhood pool
Typical spend: $5-9 adults, $3-5 kids

Zilker Park

350 acres with the Zilker Eagle mini train, Zilker Botanical Garden (including Taniguchi Japanese Garden), and the free Austin Nature & Science Center where kids dig up fossils
Barton Creek families treat this as their extended backyard
Typical spend: Free park entry

Hill Country Galleria

Open-air shopping center with 100+ stores including Whole Foods
Free live music on the lawn Friday and Saturday evenings
Typical spend: Free

Jester King Brewery & Farm

World-renowned farmhouse ales and barrel-aged wild ales on a 165-acre working ranch
Family and dog friendly
Typical spend: Free entry, beers $7-15

Uchi Austin

James Beard Award-winning Japanese restaurant in a converted bungalow on South Lamar
Where Barton Creek residents go for anniversaries and client dinners
Typical spend: $80-150 per person

Duchman Family Winery

Italian varietals from 100% Texas grapes on a Hill Country property that feels like Tuscany
Full kitchen with wood-fired pizza, open Thu-Sun
Typical spend: Tastings $25-30

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

14-acre sculpture park on the shores of Lake Austin with rotating contemporary art installations
The 1916 Driscoll Villa grounds alone are worth the visit
Typical spend: ~$15 adults, free Thursdays

South Congress Avenue

Austin's signature walkable strip with independent boutiques, galleries, and restaurants
Perla's for oysters, June's All Day for cocktails
Typical spend: Free to walk

The Backyard - Live Oak Amphitheater

A 3,700-seat amphitheater under ancient live oaks that has hosted Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Paul Simon since 1993
World-class live music without driving downtown - the closest major venue to Barton Creek
Typical spend: $30-150+ depending on artist

Lady Bird Lake Paddleboarding

Walk-up rentals for kayaks, SUPs, and canoes at Rowing Dock on Lady Bird Lake
The seasonal Full Moon Paddle is a signature Austin experience - golden hour into moonrise from the water
Typical spend: $15-30/hour

Neighborhood	Median Price	Active Listings	Guide
Barton CreekCurrent	$2.9M	15	You're here
Travis Country	$850K	N/A	View Guide
Downtown Condos	$670K	235	View Guide
Tarrytown	$1.9M	30	View Guide
Bouldin Creek	$1.2M	28	View Guide

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
Hill Country Middle School	Regular	6-8	A+	2.1 mi

Neighborhood	Median Price	School District	ZIP	Active Listings
Barton Creek (you are here)	$2.85M	Austin ISD	78735	15
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

Barton Creek - Homes, Schools & Neighborhood Guide

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11941 Overlook

3575 Lost Creek

7715 Escala

8616 Mendocino

7609 Sandia

3809 Verano

8513 Chalk Knoll

27426 Waterfall Hill