Granada Hills Homes for Sale

Granada Hills, a well-established neighborhood in Southwest Austin’s 78737 zip code, offers a rural-suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. Developed in the 1970s and 1980s, this community is located near the intersection of RM 1826 and Circle Drive off Highway 290, approximately 13 miles from downtown Austin and 20 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Granada Hills features midsize, ranch-style homes, typically 1,700 to 3,000 square feet, with prices ranging from $500,000 to $800,000. Homes often sit on spacious lots, some nearly an acre, with brick exteriors, beamed ceilings, and views of neighborhood parks or green spaces.

 

Amenities include four community parks for recreation, ideal for picnics, birdwatching, or family activities. The neighborhood’s car-dependent layout is balanced by its bikeable trails, with proximity to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park for hiking and cycling. Escarpment Village, a short drive away, offers dining (e.g., Mangieri’s Pizza, Waterloo Ice House) and shopping (e.g., HEB), while the Hill Country Galleria provides upscale retail and entertainment. Residents enjoy a low HOA, averaging $20-$50 monthly, and a quieter, countryside vibe with urban conveniences nearby.

The Granada Hills real estate market is moderately competitive, with a median sale price of $678,782 over the past 12 months as of March 2025, down 5% from the prior year. Homes sell in about 73 days, slower than the national average of 46 days. Property tax rates in Travis County dropped to 1.4669% in 2023 from 1.7107% in 2021.

Served by the Austin Independent School District, residents attend Baldwin Elementary, Gorzycki Middle, and Bowie High, all earning A grades on Niche for academic excellence. Granada Hills’ affordability, spacious lots, and top schools make it ideal for families seeking a rural-urban balance.