Homes for Sale in North Austin

North Austin offers residents a quiet, almost "rural" lifestyle paired with strong job opportunities, excellent educational facilities, and easy access to the fabled music venues and entertainment districts of Downtown Austin.

Forbes has identified Austin as one of its "Best Buy Cities", and its thriving northern neighborhoods are the jewel in the crown.

Despite the escalating demand for homes in North Austin, prices have remained reasonable. Factor in one of the most favorable costs of living in the United States and a robust buy-to-rent market, and now is clearly the time to buy property in the area.

North Austin homes for sale range from cozy country cottages to substantial ranch-style family homes and newly built apartments set in secure, parkland environments.

Homes for Sale in North Austin

5814 Trailridge Drive, Austin

$4,275,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 5,074 Sf

MLS® # 6301691

Compass RE Texas, LLC

10400 Springdale Road, Austin

$4,000,000 - 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,573 Sf

MLS® # 9757405

Better Life Realty

2505 Park View Drive, Austin

$3,375,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,290 Sf

MLS® # 5522797

Urban Provision, REALTORS

7329 Vista Mountain Drive, Austin

$3,250,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,168 Sf

MLS® # 7889603

Compass RE Texas, LLC

4108 Paint Rock Drive, Austin

$3,099,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,770 Sf

MLS® # 1305485

Rose & Associates Properties

New Listing

4115 Firstview Drive, Austin

$2,900,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 5,030 Sf

MLS® # 3771385

Compass RE Texas, LLC

5402 N Scout Island Circle, Austin

$2,900,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,858 Sf

MLS® # 9986034

Compass RE Texas, LLC

New Listing

5302 N Scout Island Circle, Austin

$2,700,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,373 Sf

MLS® # 8623925

Compass RE Texas, LLC

7317 Vista Mountain Drive, Austin

$2,680,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,960 Sf

MLS® # 8376802

Compass RE Texas, LLC

903 Brentwood Street, Austin

$2,545,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,600 Sf

MLS® # 5569981

Local Life Realty, LLC

7518 Stonecliff Drive, Austin

$2,500,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,436 Sf

MLS® # 6071780

Compass RE Texas, LLC

7913 W Rim Drive, Austin

$2,499,900 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 3,974 Sf

MLS® # 4942708

Bramlett Residential

3807 Rockledge Drive, Austin

$2,499,900 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,631 Sf

MLS® # 6874983

Bramlett Residential

7905 W Rim Drive, Austin

$2,450,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 5,132 Sf

MLS® # 3646215

Douglas Residential, LLC

New Listing

3805 Hidden Hollow, Austin

$2,400,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,840 Sf

MLS® # 9199845

Dochen Realty Group

1907 Cullen Avenue, Austin

$2,388,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,814 Sf

MLS® # 6962743

Coldwell Banker Realty

2404 White Horse Trail, Austin

$2,345,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,537 Sf

MLS® # 1049415

Christopher Realty Company

6006 Shoalwood Avenue, Austin

$2,300,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,197 Sf

MLS® # 7077421

Keller Williams Realty

6201 Shadow Mountain Cove, Austin

$2,274,950 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,055 Sf

MLS® # 8859484

Bramlett Residential

8910 Wildridge Drive, Austin

$2,250,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,490 Sf

MLS® # 1007388

Austin Livin LLC

1719 Morrow Street, Austin

$2,249,999 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,441 Sf

MLS® # 1833634

Texas Office Leasing

6301 Belo Horizonte Circle, Austin

$2,200,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,958 Sf

MLS® # 2939550

Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

6403 Nasco Drive, Austin

$2,199,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,138 Sf

MLS® # 2053733

KW-Austin Portfolio Real Estate

1802 Romeria Drive, Austin

$2,174,900 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,382 Sf

MLS® # 4012440

Friedman Real Estate, Inc.

8207 Asmara Drive, Austin

$2,150,000 - 6 Beds, 5 Baths, 6,495 Sf

MLS® # 7390525

Keller Williams Realty

1801 Romeria Drive, Austin

$2,100,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,202 Sf

MLS® # 6943065

Keller Williams Realty

1809 Alguno Road, Austin

$1,999,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,425 Sf

MLS® # 7486598

Compass RE Texas, LLC

1807 Romeria Drive, Austin

$1,998,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,250 Sf

MLS® # 7258485

Third Coast Properties

7602 Rim Cove, Austin

$1,975,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,282 Sf

MLS® # 6831682

Compass RE Texas, LLC

9207 Old Lampasas Trail, Austin

$1,950,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,088 Sf

MLS® # 3284889

Astor & Longwood

1716 Morrow Street, Austin

$1,950,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,800 Sf

MLS® # 4785761

Keller Williams Realty

13313 Gene Allan Road, Austin

$1,900,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,659 Sf

MLS® # 3368875

Compass RE Texas, LLC

6204 Mesa Drive, Austin

$1,899,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 4,183 Sf

MLS® # 8103220

Smart Source Realty

New Listing

8311 Bowling Green Drive, Austin

$1,895,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,291 Sf

MLS® # 9023026

Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

6802 Ladera Norte, Austin

$1,850,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,134 Sf

MLS® # 7943376

Compass RE Texas, LLC

1408 Cullen Avenue, Austin

$1,850,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,781 Sf

MLS® # 7254872

Keller Williams Realty

1400 Choquette Drive, Austin

$1,850,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,168 Sf

MLS® # 2064628

Compass RE Texas, LLC

1211 Cullen Avenue, Austin

$1,800,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,800 Sf

MLS® # 8151788

Keller Williams Realty

1210 Payne Avenue, Austin

$1,799,990 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,259 Sf

MLS® # 4511276

Compass RE Texas, LLC

6730 Jester Boulevard, Austin

$1,799,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,742 Sf

MLS® # 6518730

Live512 LLC

1004 Karen Avenue, Austin

$1,799,000 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,308 Sf

MLS® # 5730859

Mark Martin and Company

New Listing

6104 Mesa Drive, Austin

$1,795,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,981 Sf

MLS® # 4830990

Dochen Realty Group

3707 Highland View Drive, Austin

$1,750,000 - 6 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,809 Sf

MLS® # 7623970

Compass RE Texas, LLC

New Listing

6907 Reese Lane, Austin

$1,700,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,042 Sf

MLS® # 1110166

All City Real Estate Ltd. Co

2703 Pegram Avenue, Austin

$1,699,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,702 Sf

MLS® # 9619404

Give Realty, Inc

New Listing

8700 Tallwood Drive, Austin

$1,679,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,601 Sf

MLS® # 4329749

Compass RE Texas, LLC

7708 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin

$1,650,000 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,341 Sf

MLS® # 1416847

All City Real Estate Ltd. Co

5804 Kaelan Cove, Austin

$1,649,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,768 Sf

MLS® # 7841632

Compass RE Texas, LLC

North Austin suburbs

Located approximately 15 minutes from the downtown precinct and flanked by major arterial routes, North Austin consists of a number of suburbs characterized by attractive homes, peaceful streets, and plenty of trees and open space.

Examples of popular North Austin neighborhoods are Bratton Hill, Enchanted Forest, Lamplight Village, Mockingbird Hill, Preston Oaks, and Willow Run.

Why buy a North Austin home?

As one of the city’s fastest growing areas, North Austin offers well-planned residential communities serviced by good schools and high-end shopping centers. Residents also enjoy easy access to parks, lakes, and hiking and biking trails. Crime is low and all the attractions, events, activities, and business opportunities of the Austin CBD are just minutes away by car.

North Austin schools

North Austin residents have access to a large number of elementary, middle, and high schools in the highly rated Austin Independent School District. On the list of district schools are a several notable frontrunners, recognized for both their academic and sporting achievements.

In addition, parts of North Austin are served by the Round Rock and Leander Independent School Districts, and the area includes a number of good private schools, including several Montessori schools.

The nearby University of Texas provides higher education opportunities, as do institutions such as the Acton School of Business, St Edward’s University, and Huston-Tillotson University.

North Austin: a burgeoning hub

Over recent years, Austin and its suburbs have attracted a number of multinational tech and pharmaceutical companies. Notable employers range from Hewlett Packard, Xerox, and Samsung to Texas Instruments and the Whole Foods Market.

The city is also home to technology incubators and the legendary Warehouse District, renowned for its music venues, nightclubs, and popular eateries.

The Arboretum and Domain retail shopping centers, featuring luxury brands, are closer to home for those residing in North Austin.