Nearby Heart of Austin Homes featured neighborhoods include ...
Avery Ranch ♦ Colina Vista ♦ Falconhead-Falconhead West ♦ Flintrock (coming) ♦ Lake Pointe ♦ Lost Creek ♦ The Hills ♦ The Ridge at Lantana ♦ River Place ♦ Rough Hollow ♦ Senna Hills ♦ Steiner Ranch ♦ Travis Country West
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Falconhead-Falconhead West ♦ Location
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Zip Code: Austin, TX 78738
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MLS Area: LS (Lake South)
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Neighborhood Location: The Falconhead/Falconhead West subdivision is located west of Bee Cave and south of Lakeway in the beautiful, rolling hills of Western Travis County. The main entrance to this prime real estate development is from RR-620 at Falcon Head Blvd. Another entrance to Falconhead West is located at US-71 and Vail Divide.
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More Falconhead Info: Scroll down the page to learn more about Falconhead.
Homes for Sale ♦ Falconhead-Falconhead West ♦ Austin
The home search that follows shows current MLS listings of homes for sale in the Falconhead and Falconhead West subdivision. Call Jim at 512.913.1557 for more information on homes in Falconhead or to make a NO Pressure appointment to view homes in Falconhead.
Falconhead-Falconhead West ♦ Real Estate Market Activity ♦ 2008-2012
As you can see from the Falconhead and Falconhead West real estate market data in the table below, there is quite a range of home values and sizes in this neighborhood. Homes located in the Hill Country west of Austin come at a higher price, with average sales prices in the neighborhood of $500,000. The upswing of home sales in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 has been helped by continued new home construction in Falconhead West. Sales made outside the Austin MLS by builders are not reflected in the table below.
FALCONHEAD AND FALCONHEAD WEST Neighborhood Market Data 2008-2012
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Year
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# of Homes Sold
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Median Sales Price
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Avg. Sales Price
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Sales Price Range
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Avg. Days on Mkt.
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Age of Homes Sold
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Sq. Ft. of Homes Sold
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2008
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28
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$502,000
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$523,536
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$270,000-$950,000
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95
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2003 to 2008
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2,407 to 4,757
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2009 |
52 |
$434,900 |
$459,902 |
$260,000-$920,000 |
121 |
2003 to 2009 |
1,788 to 4,600 |
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2010 |
52 |
$469,000 |
$480,998 |
$260,000-$910,000 |
76 |
2003 to 2010 |
1,821 to 6,204 |
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2011 |
64 |
$448,000 |
$454,966 |
$262,000-$839,000 |
72 |
2003 to 2011 |
1,962 to 4,638 |
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2012 |
75 |
$480,000 |
$497,390 |
$285,000-$1,065,000 |
68 |
2004 to 2012 |
1,962 to 6,204 |
Falconhead real estate market data from the Austin Board of Realtors, 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2012.
Falconhead-Falconhead West ♦ Homes ♦ Golf Course ♦ Features
Falconhead-Falconhead West ♦ Homes & Builders
Falconhead is a very nice, upscale neighborhood in the Hill Country west of Austin. The original development, begun in 2003 when the golf course was opened, was carved out of 442 acres of Hill Country real estate and provides homesites with greenbelt, golf course and other scenic views.
Development of Falconhead West by Taylor Morrison, Ryland and Drees Custom Homes began in 2007. Falconhead West rests covers 375 acres, and includes 60’, 70’ and 80’ homesites.
A new section of the neighborhood, the Grove at Falconhead, is being developed in early 2013 by Ash Creek Homes. It will have 47 villas of 1800-2800 sq. ft. priced from the low $300's.
Buyers in Falconhead can choose from a wide range of home sizes and home prices, making it accessible to a wide range of families. The homes in Falconhead range in size from just under 1,900 sq. ft. to over 5,000 SF. Sold prices in 2012 started at $285k and stretched up to over $1 million.
Falconhead Golf Club
In addition, the Falconhead subdivision is a golf community, built around the Falconhead Golf Club. This course is the first PGA Tour Signature Series Course in the USA. The course is a public daily-fee course. There are five sets of tee boxes on the course (7,302 to just over 5,300 yards). Golfers of all skill levels can play the course, which is marked by rolling terrain, trees, creeks and streams. There are a number of other private and public golf courses nearby, including several at Barton Creek and in Lakeway.
Falconhead Area Amenities
Falconhead is located about 16 miles from Austin (via RM 2244), making for a pretty short commute to jobs and other great features in the Austin area. The neighborhood is also close to plenty of shopping, including the new Hill Country Galleria development and the Shops at the Galleria (both in Bee Cave), and other developments along RR 620 in Lakeway. Falconhead is also just a few miles from the boating and fishing opportunities on Lake Travis, and from Dripping Springs and other Hill Country locations.
Falconhead Homeowners Associations ♦ Taxes
Membership in one of the Falconhead Homeowners Associations (HOA) is mandatory. The Falconhead West HOA and the Spillman Ranch (Falconhead) HOA are managed by Southwest Management Services.
2012 tax rates in Falconhead totaled just less than $2.06 per $100 of property value, very low for the Austin area. Taxing authorities include Travis County, Lake Travis ISD, WCID 17, the Village of Bee Cave, and the Travis County hospital and emergency service districts. Please verify current taxes and tax rates before purchasing a home.
Video Tour ♦ Falconhead-Falconhead West Subdivision
This movie is intended to give you an introduction to Falconhead: its homes, neighborhood features, golf course and beauty. Click on the image to begin your tour. Enjoy!
Public Schools for Students ♦ Falconhead-Falconhead West
The Falconhead subdivision is located within the boundaries of the Lake Travis Independent School District, making the neighborhood a top choice for homeowners.
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Elementary Schools: Lakeway (1701 Lohmans Crossing ♦ Austin, TX 78734 ♦ 512/533-6350) ♦ ♦ ♦ Bee Cave (14300 Hamilton Pool Road ♦ Austin, TX 78738 ♦ 512/533-6250)
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Middle School: Lake Travis (3328 Ranch Road 620 South ♦ Austin, TX 78738 ♦ 512/533-6200)
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High School: Lake Travis (3324 Ranch Road 620 South ♦ Austin, TX 78738 ♦ 512/533-6100)
Check with the Lake Travis ISD (link above) to verify where your children will attend school since schools sometimes change.
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