Market Overview for Terrace Mountain
There are 1 active listings in Terrace Mountain with a median list price of $1.7M.
The average price per square foot is $783.
About Terrace Mountain
Terrace Mountain is a residential subdivision in the city of West Lake Hills, Texas, within the 78746 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood is situated along Terrace Mountain Drive, west of MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) and south of Bee Caves Road (Ranch Road 2244). West Lake Hills is an incorporated municipality of approximately 3,200 residents surrounded by the city of Austin. Terrace Mountain sits on elevated terrain in the central Texas Hill Country, with properties positioned on sloping lots that overlook the surrounding landscape.
Homes in Terrace Mountain range from approximately $1.2 million to over $4 million, depending on lot size, vintage, and renovation status. The subdivision includes properties built from the late 1970s through the 2020s, with older homes on half-acre lots and newer construction on parcels up to 3 acres. Floor plans range from 2,000 to over 5,000 square feet, with exterior materials including limestone, stucco, and wood siding. Several homes have been torn down and rebuilt with modern floor plans and finishes.
Terrace Mountain is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students in the neighborhood typically attend Eanes Elementary School for grades K through 5, Hill Country Middle School for grades 6 through 8, and Westlake High School for grades 9 through 12. Eanes Elementary enrolls approximately 450 students and is located less than 2 miles north on Bee Caves Road. Westlake High School enrolls roughly 2,700 students and offers more than 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Commuters from Terrace Mountain reach downtown Austin in approximately 15 minutes via MoPac Expressway, which is accessible roughly 1.5 miles east. Bee Caves Road serves as the primary east-west corridor, connecting to Loop 360, the Barton Creek area, and points west toward Bee Cave and Lakeway. The Westlake commercial corridor along Bee Caves Road provides daily retail and services within a 5-minute drive.
Living in Terrace Mountain
Terrace Mountain occupies elevated terrain with native juniper, live oak, and cedar elm throughout the lots. The subdivision has no sidewalks, and interior roads are low-traffic with a semi-rural character. Many properties include terraced landscaping, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas that take advantage of the topography. Property tax rates fall under Travis County, West Lake Hills, and Eanes ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation. The city of West Lake Hills enforces residential building codes that limit impervious cover and building height.
Daily errands are handled along Bee Caves Road, where Randalls, CVS, and several restaurants are located within a 5-minute drive. The Westlake Pickleball Center and Eanes Park on Camp Craft Road offer courts and open green space less than 2 miles north. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, approximately 5 miles west, adds Whole Foods, retail shops, and a cinema. Trail access at the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve on Loop 360 is roughly 2 miles south, providing 2.5 miles of hiking through Hill Country habitat. Barton Creek Greenbelt trailheads are accessible within a 10-minute drive east.
Things to Do in Terrace Mountain
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve: A 227-acre nature preserve off Loop 360 operated by St. Edward's University, roughly 2 miles south. Offers 2.5 miles of hiking trails through Hill Country terrain.
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: A 12-mile greenbelt trail system with swimming holes, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Multiple trailheads accessible within a 10-minute drive east.
- Hill Country Galleria: Open-air shopping and dining center in Bee Cave, approximately 5 miles west. Includes Whole Foods, restaurants, retail, and a live-music amphitheater.
- Eanes Park: Public park on Camp Craft Road with athletic fields, pickleball courts, and open green space. Located less than 2 miles north of Terrace Mountain.
- Ski Shores Cafe: Waterfront restaurant on Lake Austin roughly 3 miles north, open since 1954. Serves burgers and casual fare with outdoor seating overlooking the lake.
Major Employers in Terrace Mountain
- Apple (Technology): Operates a 133-acre campus in northwest Austin with over 5,000 employees, approximately 20 minutes north via Loop 360 and US 183.
- Eanes ISD (Education): The school district employs over 1,200 staff across 9 campuses, headquartered on Camp Craft Road less than 2 miles from Terrace Mountain.
- NXP Semiconductors (Semiconductors): Maintains offices off Loop 360 and US 183 with over 1,000 Austin-area employees, roughly 12 minutes north.
- Cirrus Logic (Semiconductors): Headquarters located off Loop 360 in northwest Austin with approximately 1,500 employees globally, about 15 minutes north.
Terrace Mountain Schools
Terrace Mountain is zoned to Eanes ISD, with Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle, and Westlake High School serving the area.
School District: Eanes ISD
Public Schools
- Eanes Elementary School - Eanes ISD campus serving grades K-5 with approximately 450 students, located on Bee Caves Road less than 2 miles from the neighborhood.
- Hill Country Middle School - Eanes ISD campus serving grades 6-8 with roughly 1,000 students and advanced academic programs.
- Westlake High School - Eanes ISD campus enrolling approximately 2,700 students in grades 9-12 with 25+ AP courses offered.
Pre-Schools
- Westlake United Methodist Preschool - Church-based preschool on Bee Caves Road serving children ages 2 through pre-K.
- The Goddard School - Westlake - Full-day preschool and early learning center serving infants through pre-K near the Bee Caves Road corridor.
Private Schools
- St. Andrew's Episcopal School - Independent co-educational school serving grades pre-K through 12 with approximately 900 students, located roughly 3 miles east in west Austin.
- Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school serving grades pre-K through 12 on a campus near Bee Caves Road and Loop 360.
Higher Education
- University of Texas at Austin - Public research university approximately 7 miles east, enrolling over 51,000 students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Terrace Mountain West Lake Hills
Homes in Terrace Mountain typically range from $1.2 million to over $4 million. Properties span from half-acre lots with older homes built in the late 1970s to newer construction on parcels up to 3 acres. Floor plans range from 2,000 to over 5,000 square feet.
What school district is Terrace Mountain in
Terrace Mountain is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students typically attend Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Westlake High offers more than 25 AP courses and consistently receives top state accountability ratings.
How far is Terrace Mountain from downtown Austin
Terrace Mountain is approximately 7 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes about 15 minutes via MoPac Expressway (Loop 1), which is accessible roughly 1.5 miles east of the neighborhood.
What is the lot size in Terrace Mountain
Lots in Terrace Mountain range from approximately half an acre to over 3 acres. The subdivision features sloping Hill Country terrain with mature tree cover. Newer construction tends to occupy the larger parcels in the neighborhood.
What is West Lake Hills TX
West Lake Hills is an incorporated city of approximately 3,200 residents in Travis County, surrounded by the city of Austin. The city sits in the central Texas Hill Country west of MoPac Expressway and is served by Eanes ISD. West Lake Hills maintains its own municipal government, police department, and building codes.
What stores are near Terrace Mountain
Randalls and CVS are on Bee Caves Road within a 5-minute drive. Whole Foods is at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 5 miles west. Additional retail and restaurants line Bee Caves Road between Loop 360 and the Galleria.