Austin Lake Estates is a unique and original community situated near Lake Austin and offering exceptional homes in a large community.  Many of the homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, and while some have been torn down and rebuilt, others have been meticulously updated and modernized offering the typical amenities the homebuyer of today expects with the charm of the 1960s and 1970s.  Many of the home sites feature mature trees and landscaping, with most backyards filled with trees offering shade from the hot Austin summers.  The voluntary Lake Hills Community Association is active within Austin Lake Estates, and cares for the neighborhood pool, tennis courts, and playscape and offers a private boat dock.  Outdoor recreation can be found on Lake Austin as well as at Commons Ford Ranch Park, while entertainment, retail and dining can be found at the Hill Country Galleria.