Market Overview for Tierra Madrones
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About Tierra Madrones
Tierra Madrones is a residential neighborhood in southwest Austin, Texas, located within the 78738 zip code in Travis County. The community sits along Bee Cave Road (RM 2244) west of the intersection with RM 620, approximately 14 miles west of downtown Austin. Tierra Madrones was developed in the early 2000s on hilly terrain within the Balcones Canyonlands, with homes set among mature Texas madrone trees, live oaks, and juniper woodlands that characterize the western Travis County landscape. The neighborhood is bounded by the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve to the north and additional Hill Country residential developments to the south and west.
Homes in Tierra Madrones typically range from $600,000 to $1,100,000 depending on lot size, elevation, and custom features. The housing stock consists of single-family detached homes with three to five bedrooms, ranging from 2,400 to 4,500 square feet on lots of one-quarter acre to over one acre. Architectural styles reflect Hill Country design with limestone and stucco exteriors, standing-seam metal roofs, and large windows oriented to capture hill-country views. Many homes feature outdoor living spaces, covered patios, pools, and terraced landscaping adapted to the sloped terrain.
Tierra Madrones is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students typically attend Barton Creek Elementary School, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Barton Creek Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5, and Hill Country Middle School covers grades 6 through 8. Westlake High School enrolls approximately 2,600 students in grades 9 through 12 and consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with high AP participation rates and college attendance rates above 95 percent. Eanes ISD operates eight campuses serving roughly 8,200 students across the district.
Commuters from Tierra Madrones reach downtown Austin in approximately 20 to 30 minutes via RM 2244 East (Bee Cave Road) to MoPac Expressway or via RM 620 to Loop 360. The Bee Cave commercial district along SH 71 is approximately 5 miles south and provides grocery, retail, and dining options including the Hill Country Galleria mixed-use center. The Barton Creek Square Mall area along MoPac is roughly 10 miles east. Employers in the tech corridor along MoPac and Loop 360, including Indeed, Cirrus Logic, and National Instruments, are within a 15- to 20-minute drive.
Living in Tierra Madrones
Tierra Madrones residents include established professionals, families with school-age children, and empty nesters drawn to the neighborhood's Eanes ISD zoning and Hill Country setting. Median household incomes in the 78738 zip code are well above the Austin metro average. The neighborhood has a homeowners association that enforces architectural covenants and manages common-area landscaping. Lots are generously sized, and the hilly terrain provides many homes with elevated views of the surrounding woodland canopy. Limestone outcroppings, preserved madrone trees, and low-water-use landscaping define the streetscape.
Daily life centers on the commercial corridors along Bee Cave Road and SH 71. The H-E-B at the Shops at the Galleria in Bee Cave is approximately 5 miles south and serves as the primary grocery destination. Restaurants and retail cluster at the Hill Country Galleria and along SH 71 in Bee Cave and Lakeway. The Barton Creek Greenbelt, accessible from trailheads roughly 8 miles east, offers over 12 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Reimer's Ranch Park, a 2,400-acre Travis County park about 10 miles west, provides rock climbing, hiking, and equestrian trails. The Bee Cave Sculpture Park and the Backyard amphitheater (now Nutty Brown Amphitheatre) host seasonal events and live music performances.
Things to Do in Tierra Madrones
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: Over 12 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails roughly 8 miles east, with swimming holes at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls during wet conditions.
- Reimer's Ranch Park: 2,400-acre Travis County park approximately 10 miles west with rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails along the Pedernales River.
- Hill Country Galleria: Mixed-use shopping and dining center in Bee Cave roughly 5 miles south with over 100 shops, restaurants, and a seasonal outdoor concert series.
- Bee Cave Sculpture Park: Free outdoor sculpture garden in Bee Cave featuring rotating exhibitions of large-scale works along a paved walking path.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County natural area approximately 20 miles west featuring a collapsed grotto swimming hole with a 50-foot waterfall, open seasonally by reservation.
Major Employers in Tierra Madrones
- Indeed (Technology): Job search technology company with its Austin headquarters along the MoPac corridor employing over 3,000 workers, approximately 15 minutes east.
- NI (formerly National Instruments) (Technology): Test and measurement equipment manufacturer headquartered off MoPac with roughly 3,500 Austin employees, about 12 miles east.
- Cirrus Logic (Semiconductor): Audio and signal processing chipmaker headquartered in Austin along Loop 360, employing approximately 1,500 workers locally.
- St. David's Medical Center - Bee Cave (Healthcare): Outpatient medical facility on SH 71 in Bee Cave providing emergency, imaging, and specialty care services within a 5-mile drive.
Tierra Madrones Schools
Tierra Madrones is served by Eanes ISD. Students typically attend Bridge Point Elementary for elementary school, Hill Country Middle School for middle school, and Westlake High School for high school.
School District: Eanes ISD
Public Schools
- Bridge Point Elementary - Elementary school serving the Tierra Madrones area in Eanes ISD.
- Hill Country Middle School - Middle school serving the Tierra Madrones area in Eanes ISD.
- Westlake High School - High school serving the Tierra Madrones area in Eanes ISD.
Pre-Schools
- The Goddard School Bee Cave - Accredited early education center near SH 71 in Bee Cave serving infants through pre-K with play-based learning.
- Stepping Stone School - Bee Cave - Preschool and childcare center offering programs for ages 6 weeks through school age with STEAM curriculum.
Private Schools
- Regents School of Austin - College-preparatory school in southwest Austin serving grades K-12 with classical curriculum and competitive athletics.
- St. Michael's Academy - College-preparatory school off MoPac serving grades 9-12 with strong academics and 100 percent college placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Tierra Madrones Austin
Homes in Tierra Madrones typically range from $600,000 to $1,100,000. Properties feature Hill Country architecture with limestone and stucco exteriors, ranging from 2,400 to 4,500 square feet on lots up to one acre or more.
What school district is Tierra Madrones in
Tierra Madrones is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students typically attend Barton Creek Elementary, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas.
How far is Tierra Madrones from downtown Austin
Tierra Madrones is approximately 14 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 20 to 30 minutes via Bee Cave Road (RM 2244) to MoPac Expressway or via RM 620 to Loop 360.
What is the Eanes ISD rating
Eanes ISD is one of the highest-rated school districts in Texas. Westlake High School has AP participation rates well above state averages and college attendance rates exceeding 95 percent across all eight district campuses.
What outdoor activities are near Tierra Madrones
The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers over 12 miles of trails roughly 8 miles east. Reimer's Ranch Park provides 2,400 acres of climbing and hiking about 10 miles west, and Hamilton Pool Preserve is approximately 20 miles west.
What shopping is near Tierra Madrones
The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave is approximately 5 miles south with over 100 shops and restaurants. The H-E-B at the Shops at the Galleria serves as the primary grocery destination for the area.