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Cat Mountain homes for sale in 78731. Austin ISD, custom Hill Country builds, panoramic views, 15-20 min to downtown. Keenan Group, #1 ABoR Team 2024.
Cat Mountain in 78731 has a median home price around $1.05M. Zoned to Austin ISD. 4 listings currently available. Keenan Group - #1 Austin team, 25+ years, 1,000+ transactions.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
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Buyer Fit
Best for buyers targeting $1.05M+ opportunities in Cat Mountain.
Lifestyle Fit
Real experiences from buyers and sellers in this neighborhood
Joe sold our Cat Mountain home in 2025 after we lived there for 18 years. The house needed some updating and Joe was straightforward about what to fix and what to leave. He recommended a painter and a landscaper — both were reasonably priced and did good work. We listed on a Thursday and had two offers by Sunday. Joe walked us through both offers with a spreadsheet comparing net proceeds, contingencies, and timelines. That kind of organized approach made a stressful decision much easier.
C. McBride
Cat Mountain was not on our radar until Cara suggested it. We were focused on Tarrytown but the prices were above our budget. She pulled up Cat Mountain listings with similar lot sizes, better views, and $200K less. Same 78731 zip code, same access to Murchison Middle School. We closed on a mid-century ranch with a pool for under a million. Cara knew exactly how to match what we wanted with what we could afford.
Austin ISD (78731) helps anchor school-driven search and day-to-day livability.
Seller Fit
4 active listings means pricing precision and premium positioning matter for faster offer quality.
Keenan Group Authority
Cat Mountain is 15-20 minutes from downtown Austin via MoPac. The Domain and Arboretum area is 10 minutes north. Loop 360 access along the western edge provides direct connection to the Westlake Hills corridor. During peak rush hour, add 5-10 minutes.
Cat Mountain is in ZIP code 78731, which also covers Northwest Hills, Westover Hills, and Jester Estates. All share the Austin ISD school path through Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School, and Anderson High School.
Cat Mountain is served by Austin ISD. The school path is Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School, and Anderson High School. Doss Elementary is consistently one of the highest-rated elementary schools in Austin ISD and is a primary draw for family buyers in 78731.
Both are in 78731 with the same school path (Doss-Murchison-Anderson). Northwest Hills has flat lots, a suburban grid, and a lower median ($850K). Cat Mountain has steep Hill Country terrain, more custom homes, panoramic views, and higher construction costs. Cat Mountain appeals to buyers who want views and character; Northwest Hills appeals to buyers who want flat lots and lower maintenance.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 130+ sales in the Northwest Hills and Cat Mountain corridor over 25 years. Joe Keenan lives in the 78731 area. We provide terrain-adjusted pricing expertise — critical in Cat Mountain where hillside construction costs, view corridors, and lot complexity create wide value variance between adjacent properties.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Cat Mountain. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Cat Mountain 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.
Current live MLS market data for Cat Mountain shows median pricing around $1,055,000. 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.
Cat Mountain is a residential neighborhood in Austin, Texas (ZIP 78731) known for Austin ISD school context, established tree canopy, and proximity to downtown Austin. Current market data shows median pricing around $1,055,000, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Cat Mountain attracts families, professionals, and executives who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Cat Mountain buyers and sellers for 25+ years.
| Metric | Cat Mountain | Austin Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price (12M) | $1.05M | $610K |
| Avg Days on Market | 61 days | 62 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% | 96.7% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $392 | $351 |
| Active Listings | 4 | 2,747 |
| Homes Sold (12M) | 13 | 6,595 |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | 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 |
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| St Theresas Catholic School | Regular | PK-8 | — | 0.7 mi |
| Doss Elementary School | Regular | PK-5 | A- | 1.4 mi |
| Bridge Point Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A | 1.4 mi |
| Murchison Middle School | Regular | 6-8 | B | 1.6 mi |
| Paragon Preparatory Inc | Special Program Emphasis | PK-8 | — | 1.8 mi |
| Austin Jewish Academy | Regular | KG-8 | — | 1.9 mi |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A | 2.0 mi |
| Gullett Elementary School | Regular | PK-5 |
Source: ATTOM Data, U.S. Census. Reported at the neighborhood/community level.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | School District | ZIP | Active Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Mountain (you are here) | $1.05M | Austin ISD | 78731 | 4 |
| Northwest Hills | $1.19M | Austin ISD | 78731 | 20 |
| Highland Park West | $2.21M | Austin ISD | 78731 | 10 |
| Downtown Condos | $670K | Austin ISD | 78701 | 235 |
| Tarrytown | $1.95M | Austin ISD | 78703 | 30 |
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E. Thompson
We'd been renting in 78731 for two years before Cara helped us buy in Cat Mountain. She knew every street in the neighborhood and told us which blocks had the best views, which ones backed up to the greenbelt, and where the drainage issues were. That level of local knowledge saved us from making a mistake on a house that looked great online but had foundation concerns she spotted right away.
L. Kim
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A hilltop neighborhood in 78731 with custom homes on steep terrain, panoramic Hill Country views, Austin ISD schools, and 15-20 minute downtown access.
#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold
Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 130+ sales in the Northwest Hills and Cat Mountain corridor.
Cat Mountain is a residential neighborhood in Austin's 78731 ZIP code, located in the hills northwest of downtown Austin between Far West Boulevard and Loop 360. It is 15-20 minutes from downtown by car. The neighborhood is built on steep Hill Country terrain, which gives many homes panoramic views of the surrounding hills and tree canopy but also means sloped lots, retaining walls, and complex construction. Cat Mountain is served by Austin ISD (Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School, Anderson High School). The area attracts buyers who want Hill Country views, custom architecture, and proximity to both downtown and the 360/MoPac corridor without the Eanes ISD price premium. Current market context: median sold price $1.1M, 4 active listings, and 13 trailing-12-month closed sales.
Source: Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 130+ sales in the Northwest Hills and Cat Mountain corridor.
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Cat Mountain delivers views that most Austin neighborhoods cannot match. The steep terrain that defines the neighborhood — and that complicates construction — also produces panoramic Hill Country panoramas from living rooms, decks, and driveways. On a clear evening, sunset views from Cat Mountain hilltop lots extend for miles across the tree canopy. That visual experience is the primary draw.
The neighborhood sits in the broader Northwest Hills corridor of 78731, sharing the Doss Elementary-Murchison Middle-Anderson High school path with Northwest Hills proper. But Cat Mountain has a different character: steeper lots, more custom architecture, and a hillside feel rather than the flat suburban grid of central Northwest Hills. Homes here were built on the terrain rather than against it.
Where Cat Mountain buyers and residents actually eat — from date night to weeknight favorites.
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Trails and outdoor activities that buyers and locals ask about most.
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Bull Creek District Park & Greenbelt |
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360 Bridge (Pennybacker) Overlook Trail |
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Family favorites, date night ideas, and local experiences close to the neighborhood.
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Cat Mountain HOA Pool & Tennis Courts |
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Lake Austin Boating & Paddleboarding |
Side-by-side comparison with similar Austin neighborhoods based on price range, school district, and location.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Active Listings | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
Cat MountainCurrent | $1.1M | 4 | You're here |
| $1.2M | 20 | View Guide | |
| $2.2M | 10 | View Guide | |
| $670K | 235 | View Guide | |
| $1.9M | 30 | View Guide |
Prices based on trailing 12-month polygon-based market data. Contact Keenan Group for a personalized comparison.
20 transactions totaling $27.66M | Avg list price $1.38M
| Address | List Price |
|---|---|
| 6905 Ladera Norte | $2.00M |
| 6109 Mountain Villa Cir | $1.63M |
| 6910 Hart Ln Unit #706 | $315K |
| 4607 Balcones Dr | $1.50M |
The live Cat Mountain MLS market snapshot shows a median sold price of $1.1M, 4 active listings, 61 days average days on market, and $392 average sold price per square foot, based on 13 closed sales in the trailing 12-month market dataset.
Sales-through should be read with inventory and pricing together: 13 trailing-12-month closed sales, 2 pending listings, 3.7 months of supply, and a 94% sale-to-list ratio.
Cat Mountain sits in the hills between Far West Boulevard and Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) in northwest Austin. The neighborhood is accessed primarily from Cat Mountain Drive off Far West or from Loop 360. The terrain means internal roads are winding and steep — GPS can send you on unexpected routes if you are unfamiliar with the area.
The location benefits from dual highway access. MoPac (Loop 1) is accessible via Far West Boulevard to the east, and Loop 360 runs along the western edge. That dual-access means Cat Mountain has better commute flexibility than most 78731 neighborhoods.
Cat Mountain does not have its own commercial district or community center. Daily life connects to the broader Northwest Hills corridor — Far West Boulevard for errands, the Arboretum area for dining and shopping, and Doss Elementary for family community. The neighborhood itself is residential-only, which contributes to its quiet character.
Cat Mountain residents tend to be outdoor-oriented and value the Hill Country setting. The neighborhood attracts people who want to see trees and hills from their windows rather than other houses. It is quieter and more isolated than central Northwest Hills, which is either its greatest feature or its limitation depending on your daily routine.
Cat Mountain buyers typically compare with Northwest Hills, Westover Hills, Jester Estates, and Westlake Hills. The decision usually comes down to: Do you want views and character, or do you want flat lots and a traditional suburban layout?
Cat Mountain is 15-20 minutes from downtown Austin via MoPac. The Domain and Arboretum area is 10 minutes north. Loop 360 access along the western edge provides direct connection to the Westlake Hills corridor. During peak rush hour, add 5-10 minutes.
Cat Mountain is in ZIP code 78731, which also covers Northwest Hills, Westover Hills, and Jester Estates. All share the Austin ISD school path through Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School, and Anderson High School.
Cat Mountain is served by Austin ISD. The school path is Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School, and Anderson High School. Doss Elementary is consistently one of the highest-rated elementary schools in Austin ISD and is a primary draw for family buyers in 78731.
Both are in 78731 with the same school path (Doss-Murchison-Anderson). Northwest Hills has flat lots, a suburban grid, and a lower median ($850K). Cat Mountain has steep Hill Country terrain, more custom homes, panoramic views, and higher construction costs. Cat Mountain appeals to buyers who want views and character; Northwest Hills appeals to buyers who want flat lots and lower maintenance.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 130+ sales in the Northwest Hills and Cat Mountain corridor over 25 years. Joe Keenan lives in the 78731 area. We provide terrain-adjusted pricing expertise — critical in Cat Mountain where hillside construction costs, view corridors, and lot complexity create wide value variance between adjacent properties.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Cat Mountain. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Cat Mountain 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.
Current live MLS market data for Cat Mountain shows median pricing around $1,055,000. 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.
Cat Mountain is a residential neighborhood in Austin, Texas (ZIP 78731) known for Austin ISD school context, established tree canopy, and proximity to downtown Austin. Current market data shows median pricing around $1,055,000, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Cat Mountain attracts families, professionals, and executives who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Cat Mountain buyers and sellers for 25+ years.
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Mount Bonnell |
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Bright Leaf Nature Preserve |
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Bull Creek Greenbelt (Upper) |
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St. Edwards Park |
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Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve |
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Pennybacker Bridge Sunset Viewing |
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Bull Creek Swimming |
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The Arboretum at Great Hills |
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Randalls at Balcones |
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Deep Eddy Pool |
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Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve |
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Mozart's Coffee - Live Music on the Lake |
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| A |
| 2.2 mi |
| St Matthew's Episcopal School | Early Childhood Program/Child Care Center | PK-KG | — | 2.4 mi |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | Regular | 6-12 | — | 2.4 mi |
| 4403 Canyonside Trl | $1.23M |
| 7911 Cavalry Ct | $575K |
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MLS# 1172918 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
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Cat Mountain
MLS# 1261634 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
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Cat Mountain Villas Sec 02
MLS# 7948456 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$885,000
$421/sqft