Cities with the most expensive homes in Austin metro area

Cities with the most expensive homes in Austin metro area


Written by: Stacker

Buying a home is an investment—and an increasingly expensive one. The typical value of a home in the United States today is $316,368, a 19.3% increase over the last year.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of November 2021.

Home buyers have a lot to consider when house-hunting or looking to invest in rental properties, from the state of the housing market itself to taxes and potential resale value. The housing market grew robust and pricey in the decade following the 2008 recession, and more recently saw a boom during the coronavirus pandemic. Another consideration is the house itself, including what kind of upkeep it requires and those associated costs. Depreciation affects all homes at an average rate of 3.636% each year, which can be a help come tax season if you use your home for business or rentals but may cost you later in capital gains taxes when you sell. Meanwhile, land value tends to increase over time depending on several factors including where the house is located and what amenities and homes are nearby. More desirable neighborhoods allow sellers to charge more; the mantra “location, location, location” has never been more relevant.

How does your city rank? See the cities with most expensive houses in Austin-Round Rock, TX metro below:

#10. Dripping Springs, TX ($839,677)
– 1 year price change: +47.6%
– 5 year price change: +93.4%

#9. The Hills, TX ($895,221)
– 1 year price change: +43.2%
– 5 year price change: +75.0%

#8. Bee Cave, TX ($928,678)
– 1 year price change: +42.3%
– 5 year price change: +75.5%

#7. Driftwood, TX ($984,132)
– 1 year price change: +51.1%
– 5 year price change: +96.2%

#6. Bear Creek, TX ($1,056,792)
– 1 year price change: +66.3%
– 5 year price change: +151.9%

#5. Sunset Valley, TX ($1,061,898)
– 1 year price change: +40.6%
– 5 year price change: +82.7%

#4. Volente, TX ($1,123,547)
– 1 year price change: +46.1%
– 5 year price change: +98.4%

#3. Lost Creek, TX ($1,362,860)
– 1 year price change: +47.8%
– 5 year price change: +87.6%

#2. West Lake Hills, TX ($2,285,617)
– 1 year price change: +47.1%
– 5 year price change: +89.9%

#1. Rollingwood, TX ($2,401,379)
– 1 year price change: +44.5%
– 5 year price change: +89.9%

ROCK Properties

ROCK Properties

Website: http://roundrockrealty.com

ROCK Properties Realty is a full-service real estate brokerage firm based in Austin, Texas and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas. With 20 years of success helping buyers and sellers throughout Central Texas realize their real estate goals, ROCK Properties Realty has grown to be a very successful brokerage in the Austin-Round Rock market. Each year we serve the real estate needs of individuals and families moving to, from and within Central Texas, always with the commitment of providing exemplary service during what can be one of life’s most-exciting, yet often stressful, events. Our dedication is to provide unparalleled market expertise, innovative technology, exceptional agents and the highest level of customer service for homebuyers and sellers. We are inspired every day to bring solutions to navigate the complex real estate transaction and to Making a Difference in People’s Lives.

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