— Westlake·West Austin, TX
Updated September 28, 2026
— West Austin, TX

Living in Westlake.

Monthly 78746 market data for West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Lost Creek and Barton Creek, from Creath Partners at Kuper Sotheby's.

— Market Snapshot · Updated Monthly

Westlake Real Estate Market — September 2026

Over the trailing 12 months through September 2026, 302 homes closed in 78746 at a median of $1,846,437 and an average of $609 per square foot, after an average 70 days on market, down from 78 days in the July update. Active residential listings fell to 137 on September 28, 2026, from 159 in late July. The Austin metro median dropped 6.4% year over year to $412,000 in August 2026.

12-Mo Median Price
$1.85M
↓ -1.8% vs. Jul
Avg Days on Market
70
↓ -10.3% vs. Jul
Price / Sq Ft
$609
→ +0.3% vs. Jul
Active Listings
137
↓ -13.8% vs. Jul
Austin Metro Median
$412K
↓ -6.4% YoY
— Where the inventory sits
Under $1M10%
$1M-$2M24%
$2M-$4M34%
$4M-$8M20%
Over $8M12%
— Data & sources

Neuhaus Realty Group 78746 market data (data through September 2026), AustinRealEstate.com active-listing counts from Austin Board of REALTORS MLS data (September 28, 2026), and the Unlock MLS August 2026 Central Texas Housing Report via CultureMap Austin. Price distribution is an approximate breakdown of current active listings based on the observed price range and average, not a banded data source.

As of September 28, 2026 · neuhausre.com · austinrealestate.com · austin.culturemap.com
— Latest Market Report

Westlake Market Report, September 2026: 78746 Tightens as Austin Softens

Westlake's 78746 inventory fell 13.8% to 137 active listings and average days on market dropped to 70 since July, while price per square foot held at $609. The Austin metro moved the other way, with an August median down 6.4% year over year.

Active listings down to 137

78746 residential inventory fell 13.8% from 159 in late July to 137 on September 28, 2026.

Days on market fell to 70

The trailing-12-month average dropped from 78 days in the July update, across 302 closings.

Price per square foot held

Sold homes averaged $609 per square foot, versus $607 in July, with a $1,846,437 trailing median.

Austin metro median fell 6.4%

The August 2026 metro median was $412,000, with residential sales down 7.3% year over year.

Pricing still decides outcomes

About 41.9% of 78746 listings in the trailing data failed to sell.

Read the full September 2026 report →
— Earlier reports
July 2026
— Lifestyle

What It's Like to Live in Westlake

Westlake is the shorthand for the 78746 ZIP code west of MoPac, covering the city of West Lake Hills, the city of Rollingwood, Lost Creek and the Barton Creek area. Rollingwood sits on the west bank of Lady Bird Lake next to Zilker Park, while West Lake Hills climbs the hills above Bee Cave Road and Loop 360. The area is served by Eanes ISD. On September 28, 2026 there were 137 active residential listings in 78746, priced from $242,000 to $19,000,000, and trailing-12-month closings put the median sale price at $1,846,437 across 302 sales. Jonathan Creath of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, part of Creath Partners, names Westlake first among the areas he works.

Greenbelt and Lake Access

Rollingwood sits on the west bank of Lady Bird Lake and abuts the west side of Zilker Park. The Barton Creek greenbelt corridor runs through the southern side of the 78746 area.

Zilker ParkLady Bird LakeBarton Creek

Eanes ISD Zoning

The Westlake area is served by Eanes ISD. District campuses include Barton Creek, Bridge Point, Cedar Creek, Eanes and Forest Trail elementary schools, Hill Country and West Ridge middle schools, and Westlake High School.

Eanes ISDWestlake High

Loop 360 and MoPac Corridors

The area is framed by MoPac (Loop 1) on the east, Loop 360 to the west, and Bee Cave Road (RM 2244) running through the middle. Zilker Park, the site of ACL Fest each October, sits just east of Rollingwood.

Loop 360MoPacBee Cave Road

Three Local Jurisdictions

The 78746 ZIP spans the incorporated cities of West Lake Hills and Rollingwood plus surrounding Austin and Travis County areas. Each city sets its own budget, tax rate and permitting rules. West Lake Hills adopted a city rate of $0.174896 per $100 of valuation for FY 2026-27.

West Lake HillsRollingwoodTax rates

Shopping and Dining Nodes

Everyday retail clusters along Bee Cave Road and Westlake Drive. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, west of the neighborhood, is a larger open-air center and the location of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty's office.

Bee Cave RoadHill Country Galleria

A Wide Housing Range

Active 78746 residential listings on September 28, 2026 spanned $242,000 to $19,000,000, averaging $3,443,999. The same snapshot showed 32 active land listings and 49 lease listings.

Listing rangeLandLeases
— Common Questions

Questions People Ask Most About Westlake

What's the Westlake housing market like right now?

Tighter and a bit faster than in July. Active 78746 listings fell to 137 on September 28, 2026 from 159 in late July, and average days on market dropped to 70 from 78. Price per square foot held near $609 while the Austin metro median fell 6.4% year over year.

How much does a home cost in 78746?

The trailing-12-month median sale price is $1,846,437 across 302 closings, at an average of $609 per square foot, per data through September 2026. Active listings run from $242,000 to $19,000,000 and averaged $3,443,999 in asking price on September 28, 2026.

How long does it take to sell a home in Westlake?

About 70 days on average, based on 302 closings in 78746 over the trailing 12 months through September 2026. That is down from a 78-day average in the July update. About 41.9% of listings in the same data failed to sell, so pricing matters.

Is Westlake a buyer's or a seller's market this fall?

Still mixed, leaning slightly toward sellers compared with July. Inventory dropped 13.8% to 137 active listings and days on market fell to 70. Price per square foot was flat at $609, and the wider Austin metro softened, with an August median of $412,000, down 6.4% year over year.

What are property taxes like in West Lake Hills?

For 2026-27, Eanes ISD adopted a total rate of $0.8254 per $100 of valuation on August 18, 2026, and the City of West Lake Hills adopted $0.174896 on September 9, down from $0.176783. County and other taxing units are billed separately on top of those.

What school district serves Westlake?

Eanes ISD serves West Lake Hills, Rollingwood and the surrounding 78746 area. Campuses include Barton Creek, Bridge Point, Cedar Creek, Eanes and Forest Trail elementaries, Hill Country and West Ridge middle schools, and Westlake High School. Confirm zoning for a specific address with the district.

How many homes are for sale in Westlake?

There were 137 active residential listings in 78746 on September 28, 2026, priced from $242,000 to $19,000,000 with an average asking price of $3,443,999. The same snapshot showed 32 active land listings and 49 lease listings, all fewer than in late July.

Who is Jonathan Creath?

He is a Real Estate Advisor with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty and part of Creath Partners, the family business his father Garry Creath founded in 1971 and brought to Austin in 1989. He holds Texas license #547237 and names Westlake first among his market areas.

— Upcoming

What's Happening in Westlake

annual

Austin City Limits Music Festival, Weekend One

ACL Fest returns to Zilker Park, next to Rollingwood, October 2-4 for its 25th year there. Expect heavy traffic on Westlake-area routes.

annual

Austin City Limits Music Festival, Weekend Two

The second ACL Fest weekend runs October 9-11 at Zilker Park. Plan around road congestion near MoPac and Barton Springs Road.

free

Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Community Update

Austin Water hosts a neighbor meeting at West Lake Hills City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on current projects and sound mitigation work at the plant.

registration

Westlake Chamber Business Builder Lunch

Monthly chamber lunch at the Laura Bush Community Library on Bee Caves Road, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration closes November 5.

free

Westlake Wonderfest

The Westlake Chamber's free community festival at Westlake High School, 1-4 p.m., with photos with Santa, live music, games and treats.

— Community News

What's New in Westlake

Taxes

West Lake Hills adopts lower city tax rate for FY 2026-27

On September 9, 2026 the City Council approved the FY 2026-27 budget and a tax rate of $0.174896 per $100 of assessed valuation, down from $0.176783. The average residence's annual city tax bill is $3,918.36, a decrease of more than $40. The general fund is $8.95 million, with the police allocation up nearly $100,000.

Schools

Eanes ISD adopts $0.8254 tax rate for 2026-27

At its August 18, 2026 meeting the Eanes ISD board adopted a total rate of $0.8254 per $100 of valuation: $0.7054 for maintenance and operations and $0.12 for debt service. The board postponed a staff compensation vote and a proposed land sale to the Westbank Community Library District, which had been projected at $1.5 million in budget revenue.

Schools

Eanes ISD approves one-time staff payment

On September 22, 2026 the board voted 5-2 to give eligible staff a one-time payment of $1,306.32 for 2026-27, leaving a projected fund balance of 24.1%, below the district's 25% target. The superintendent said the district will keep pressing for more state funding when the Legislature convenes in January.

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Talk to Someone Who Knows Westlake

Jonathan Creath

Jonathan Creath

Real Estate Advisor · Kuper Sotheby's International Realty

Creath Partners was founded by Garry Creath and remains a family business to this day — begun in Colorado Springs in 1971, grown in Lubbock, and brought to Austin in 1989.

(512) 406-1086jonathan.creath@sothebysrealty.com
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