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Great Hills, Austin, Texas
In northwest Austin between US 183 and Loop 360, Great Hills is a neighborhood of wooded hills and winding streets built around a private country club, with the Arboretum next door and the Domain a short drive away.
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Bull Creek District Park, a short drive from Great Hills. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hills, trees and a country club
Great Hills was first developed in the 1970s on the rolling, wooded hills of northwest Austin, and homes continued to be built into the 2000s. Today its winding streets mix established single family homes, townhomes and apartments under a canopy of mature trees.
Built in the 1970s
The neighborhood took shape in the 1970s and kept growing for three decades, so homes range from classic 1970s and 1980s designs to newer builds.
A club since 1973
Great Hills Country Club opened in 1973 and became member owned in 1985. Its 18 hole course winds through the neighborhood.
The Arboretum next door
The Arboretum shopping center, built in 1985, sits at the edge of the neighborhood, with shops and restaurants set among large shade trees.
Outdoors
Trails right in the neighborhood
Great Hills Park covers more than 80 acres inside the neighborhood, with roughly two miles of hiking trails, creek crossings, a playscape, a pavilion and exercise equipment.
A short drive away, Bull Creek District Park has limestone ledges, natural springs and small waterfalls along Bull Creek.
- Great Hills Park, more than 80 acres with trails, a playscape and a pavilion.
- Bull Creek District Park, with limestone ledges, springs and small waterfalls.
- Great Hills Country Club, a private club with golf, tennis, a pool and dining.
Everyday life
Shopping, dining and work close to home
The Arboretum is right next door for shopping and restaurants, and the Domain is a short drive north. With US 183, Loop 360 and MoPac all nearby, Great Hills is an easy commute to the tech campuses and employers of north and northwest Austin.
Downtown Austin is a straight shot down MoPac, typically about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Price points
What homes cost in Great Hills
Great Hills offers a wide range, from townhomes and condominiums to larger single family homes on wooded lots and along the golf course.
Homes.com counted about 189 sales in Great Hills over the last 12 months, with prices up about 8 percent from a year earlier. Homes on the golf course and on larger wooded lots usually sit at the top of the range.
Market figures are from third party sources as of 2026, are not guaranteed and change often. Ask us for current sales on any street you are considering.
Schools
Which schools serve Great Hills
Most of Great Hills is in Austin ISD, and some addresses in the surrounding area are in Round Rock ISD.
- Anderson High School in Austin ISD serves much of the neighborhood.
- Some nearby addresses are zoned to Round Rock ISD campuses.
- Austin ISD is changing some boundaries and campuses for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Buyers should verify the district and schools for any address they are considering.
Buying or selling in Great Hills
Guidance from a team that knows northwest Austin
In Great Hills, details like the slope of a lot, views, trees, golf course frontage, the age of a home’s systems and the school district for a specific address can change the picture from one street to the next. We help you weigh all of it, whether you are hoping to buy or preparing to sell.
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Great Hills questions
Where is Great Hills in Austin?
Great Hills is in northwest Austin, between US 183 and Loop 360, next to the Arboretum shopping center and a short drive from the Domain.
What ZIP code is Great Hills in Austin?
Great Hills is in ZIP code 78759.
What is Great Hills Country Club?
Great Hills Country Club is a private club founded in 1973 and member owned since 1985, with an 18 hole golf course, tennis, a pool and dining. A $22.3 million redesign of the golf course is planned for completion in spring 2027.
How long is the Great Hills Park trail?
Great Hills Park covers more than 80 acres and has roughly two miles of hiking trails, with creek crossings, a playscape and a pavilion. Trail guides list loops of about 1.7 to 2.3 miles depending on the route.
How much does a home in Great Hills cost?
Homes.com reports a median sale price of about $742,000 for Great Hills, with single family homes at about $785,000 and townhomes and condominiums at about $445,000. Ask us for current sales on the streets you are considering.
What school district is Great Hills in?
Most of Great Hills is in Austin ISD, with Anderson High School serving much of the neighborhood, while some nearby addresses are in Round Rock ISD. Buyers should verify the schools for any address they are considering.
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