Market Overview for Alpine Slopes
There are 1 active listings in Alpine Slopes with a median list price of $1.7M and a median sold price of $6.6M.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $373.
About Alpine Slopes
Alpine Slopes is a residential subdivision in West Lake Hills, Texas (ZIP code 78746), an incorporated city of approximately 3,444 residents located west of downtown Austin in Travis County. West Lake Hills was incorporated on September 9, 1953, and covers approximately 4 square miles. The city is bordered by MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) to the east and adjoins Rollingwood to the north and Bee Cave to the west.
Homes in Alpine Slopes are situated along Circle Ridge Drive, with construction dating from the 1960s through the mid-2000s. Properties range from approximately 3,400 to 8,500 square feet on lots that vary from approximately 0.13 acres to 3.82 acres. The subdivision includes both original mid-century homes and custom rebuilds on larger parcels. The landscape features mature tree cover and Hill Country terrain, with some properties overlooking the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve.
Alpine Slopes is not a gated community and does not appear to have a mandatory homeowners association. The subdivision falls within Eanes Independent School District, which encompasses all of West Lake Hills.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, a 227-acre nature preserve managed by St. Edward's University at 805 North Capital of Texas Highway, is adjacent to the subdivision and provides 2.5 miles of hiking trails through Hill Country habitat that includes the federally endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler.
West Lake Hills maintains a low-density residential character with no commercial zoning within city limits. The city is governed by a mayor and five-member city council. Properties in the Alpine Slopes area offer proximity to the Loop 360 corridor's commercial and recreational amenities while maintaining the privacy and canopy cover characteristic of the city's Hill Country terrain.
Living in Alpine Slopes
Alpine Slopes residents access downtown Austin via Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) or MoPac Expressway (Loop 1), a drive of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) provides access to Bee Cave and the Hill Country Galleria. The Village at Westlake shopping center at Loop 360 and Bee Cave Road includes H-E-B, restaurants, and services.
Students attend Eanes Independent School District. The feeder pattern includes Eanes Elementary at 4101 Bee Cave Road, Hill Country Middle School (approximately 900 students, established 1975), and Westlake High School (approximately 2,400 students, established 1969). Eanes ISD serves the entirety of West Lake Hills.
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is accessible via Loop 360, offering over 12 miles of trails along limestone bluffs with swimming holes at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls. Barton Creek Square at Loop 1 and Loop 360 provides over 180 stores and restaurants. Davenport Village, off Loop 360 and Westlake Drive, offers neighborhood dining. Barton Springs Pool, a 3-acre natural spring-fed pool in Zilker Park, is approximately 5 miles east.
Things to Do in Alpine Slopes
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve: 227-acre nature preserve at 805 North Capital of Texas Highway managed by St. Edward's University with 2.5 miles of trails. Home to the federally endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler.
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: Over 12 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails along limestone bluffs with swimming holes at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls. Accessible via Loop 360.
- Pennybacker Bridge Overlook: Scenic viewpoint over Lake Austin and the Hill Country from the Loop 360 bridge. One of the most photographed locations in the Austin area.
- Barton Springs Pool: 3-acre natural spring-fed swimming pool in Zilker Park, approximately 5 miles east. Fed by underground springs at a constant temperature.
- Lady Bird Lake: Reservoir on the Colorado River through central Austin offering kayaking, paddleboarding, rowing, and the 10-plus-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Major Employers in Alpine Slopes
- NXP Semiconductors (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Oak Hill campus at 6501 William Cannon Drive West, a 155-acre facility in southwest Austin.
- AMD (Semiconductor Design): Austin campus at 7171 Southwest Parkway.
- Apple (Technology): Austin campus at 6900 West Parmer Lane with expansion capacity for 15,000 employees.
- St. David's Healthcare (Healthcare): Hospital system operating multiple facilities across Central Texas.
Alpine Slopes Schools
Alpine Slopes is served by Eanes Independent School District, which encompasses all of West Lake Hills and portions of western Travis County.
School District: Eanes ISD
Public Schools
- Eanes Elementary - Elementary school at 4101 Bee Cave Road serving the West Lake Hills area.
- Hill Country Middle School - Approximately 900 students. Established 1975.
- Westlake High School - Approximately 2,400 students. The sole high school in Eanes ISD, established 1969.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alpine Slopes?
Alpine Slopes is a subdivision in West Lake Hills, Texas (ZIP 78746), approximately 10 miles west of downtown Austin in Travis County. Homes are located along Circle Ridge Drive.
What school district serves Alpine Slopes?
Alpine Slopes is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students attend Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School.
Is Alpine Slopes gated?
No. Alpine Slopes is not a gated community. It is an open residential subdivision within the incorporated city of West Lake Hills.
What is near Alpine Slopes?
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve (227 acres, managed by St. Edward's University) is adjacent to the subdivision. The Barton Creek Greenbelt, Barton Creek Square, and Loop 360 corridor amenities are within a short drive.
What is West Lake Hills?
West Lake Hills is an incorporated city of approximately 3,444 residents in Travis County, founded in 1953. It is located west of downtown Austin between MoPac (Loop 1) and Bee Cave, within Eanes ISD.