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Northwest Hills & Balcones

Hilly, established, central-north Austin · ZIP 78731 · 29 condo communities

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Northwest Hills and Balcones cover the wooded hills just northwest of central Austin, a settled, family-oriented area with good schools and quick MoPac access.

Condos and townhomes here suit buyers who want green, quiet surroundings while staying close to downtown and the Domain.

What Northwest Hills & Balcones is known for

Wooded hills and canyonsHighly rated schoolsQuick MoPac (Loop 1) accessEstablished and quiet

Location

Northwest of central Austin along MoPac, north of RM 2222.

Short-term rental benchmark

Across registered, direct-filed short-term rentals in Northwest Hills & Balcones (ZIP 78731), revenue runs <$8k per unit per year, based on 7 filed units (InnKing — direct-filed HOT data from registered short-term-rental operators). As of 2026-06.

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Most Austin condos restrict short-term rentals, so this is an area benchmark, not a guarantee for any specific building. Get a property-specific InnKing estimate →

All condo communities in Northwest Hills & Balcones

5902 Mountainclimb
Austin Oak Terrace
Balcones Towers
Bluffs at Balcones
Charleston Place
Chimney Corners
Dry Creek West
Edgecliff
Far West Skyline
Fiddlers Hill
Highland Park West
Imperial
Jefferson Place
Jefferson Square
Malaga
Mountainclimb Square
North Cat Creek
North Hills Club Townhomes
Oakwood Hollow
Overlook Cove
Shadow Lane Townhouses
Stoneledge
Townhomes of Northwest Hills
Valleyside
Village at Meadow Mountain
Villas at the Courtyard
Wendel Cove
Westslope
Williamsburg Townhomes

Buying a condo in Northwest Hills & Balcones

Most communities in Northwest Hills & Balcones are governed by an HOA, so review monthly dues, reserves, and rules before purchasing. Austin restricts short-term rentals in most condo buildings, so if Airbnb income matters, confirm a building’s zoning and HOA policy first. Pricing and availability change constantly — request current numbers and recent comparable sales before making an offer.