About Great Hills Homes for Sale

Great Hills is a suburban neighborhood conveniently nestled next to two major local highways and one of the Greater Austin Area’s busiest shopping centers. Great Hills is located among the hills and valleys of Northwest Austin, where open spaces and views of the Texas hill country abound. [Read more about Great Hills...]

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Great Hills Neighborhood

Great Hills is a community that is located nearby to Hwy. 360 and Hwy. 183, which provide locals access to the very best of what the Greater Austin Area has to offer. There are also several public bus stops in the neighborhood for commuters in need of transit options.

Great Hills is located next to popular shopping and dining options, as well as a hotel, cinema, bookstore, and several coffee shops. There are also two parks, a country club, a pool, playground, and hiking and bike trails in the area. Residents include young professionals and couples, families, and college students.

As an established neighborhood, the area is lined with mature trees and homes, that give the area a sense of history.

A majority of the listings in the area are single-family homes with styles that range from mid-century to modern architecture. Buildable lots do periodically exist, and are highly coveted. Great Hillshas become a popular destination for home buyers that want to enjoy both a close proximity to the scenic Texas Hill Country and easy access to Downtown Austin.

Great Hills Lifestyle

The Great Hills is a neighborhood known for maintaining a residential atmosphere that is conveniently close to local highways, shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The Arboretum, a well-known outdoor shopping center, is next to the neighborhood and includes many retail stores, supermarkets, and chain restaurants. There are two movie theaters, a bookstore, and several cafes in the Arboretum.

The neighborhood has plenty to offer in the way of outdoor recreation. The Great Hills Country Club has facilities for swimming, tennis, and golf, as well as a clubhouse. Great Hills Park in the neighborhood has a hiking trail, playscape, and picnic tables. Nearby Bull Creek Park offers swimming, hiking, and many open green spaces.

Residents who work in the high-tech area of north Austin have a short commute. Those who work downtown can get on the highways directly from the neighborhood.

The population is a diverse mix of young couples, young families, students, and young single professionals, and retirees.

Great Hills Schools

Due to the sprawling nature of Northwest Austin, the neighborhoods are served by a variety of different school districts depending upon the geographical location of residents. The school districts that serve students living in Great Hills include Austin ISD,and Round Rock ISD.

Students are assigned to schools within the respective school districts in accordance to where they reside within the region.

Many area private schools are available for parents seeking alternate education opportunities for their children including Montessori and religious schools, as well as daycare centers. The Concordia University of Austin is also located in Northwest Austin.