Great Hills
North Austin
Great Hills is a master-planned community near the Arboretum, offering wooded lots, top-rated schools, Spicewood Springs greenbelts, and quick access to Domain-area dining and tech employers.
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Quick Facts
Region
North Austin
City
Austin
ZIP Code
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Coordinates
30.40°N, 97.77°W
About Great Hills
Great Hills is one of Northwest Austin's most desirable residential communities, nestled among rolling limestone terrain and dense oak canopy just west of MoPac and north of US-183. Developed primarily in the 1980s, the neighbourhood features a mix of spacious single-family homes on generous wooded lots, ranging from modest ranch-style houses to larger custom builds. Many properties back up to the Spicewood Springs greenbelt, giving residents direct access to some of Austin's best urban hiking trails without ever leaving the neighbourhood.
The area's appeal extends well beyond its natural setting. Great Hills sits at the doorstep of the Arboretum shopping district and a short drive from the Domain, giving residents easy access to upscale retail, dining, and entertainment. Families are drawn to the neighbourhood for its highly rated schools in the Round Rock ISD system, including Spicewood Elementary and Canyon Vista Middle School. The Great Hills Country Club adds a private amenity layer with its golf course and social programming.
Day-to-day life in Great Hills feels like a sweet spot between suburban quiet and urban convenience. You can grab excellent Vietnamese food on North Lamar, coffee at a Domain café, or hike Bull Creek — all within ten minutes. The neighbourhood's mature landscaping and winding streets give it a settled, Hill Country character that newer developments can't replicate. For professionals working at the tech campuses along MoPac or in the Domain corridor, Great Hills offers an enviable commute paired with genuine neighbourhood charm.
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