The Insider's Guide to Living in 78729
A Northwest Austin Haven
Welcome to 78729. As a real estate broker, I look at neighborhoods all day. But this one is different. It’s not just a market I serve, it’s my backyard. Our office is here, I live here, and I truly believe it’s one of the best-kept secrets in Northwest Austin.
If you’re looking for a community with mature trees, incredible schools, and a “bang-for-your-buck” value that’s getting harder to find in Austin, you’re in the right place. But like any neighborhood, it has its unique pros and cons. As your neighbor, I want to give you the real, unvarnished story.
78729 At a Glance
Location: Prime Northwest Austin
Major Access: US-183, Parmer Lane, SH-45, Mopac
School Districts: Primarily the highly-acclaimed Round Rock ISD (with a small southern portion zoned for Austin ISD).
Housing Style: Dominated by 1970s–1990s ranch-style homes, split-levels, and traditional two-stories.
The Vibe: Established, family-friendly, “classic Austin” suburbs, and community-focused.
Price Point: Median Home Price Range (2025): $356,000 to $480,000
The Pros & Cons of Living in 78729 (The Honest Truth)
This is the "insider" info you won't find on the big portals.
The Pros (Why We Live Here)
Top-Tier Schools (Round Rock ISD): This is arguably the #1 draw. Families move here to get into world-class schools like McNeil High, Deerpark Middle, Live Oak, Pond Springs, Jollyville, and Forest North Elementary without paying the higher prices of 78750.
The “Green” Factor: Unlike newer, master-planned communities, 78729 is filled with massive, mature oak trees. The crown jewel is Rattan Creek Park & Greenbelt, a sprawling park with miles of trails, a pool, and sports courts.
Location & Value: You are 10-15 minutes from The Domain, the “Second Downtown” at Austin’s North Burnet gateway, and major employers like the Apple campus. You get this access for a significantly better price-per-square-foot than neighborhoods just south of here.
Community Feel: This is an established area. Neighbors know each other. You’ll see people walking dogs, kids riding bikes, and active neighborhood associations.
78729 Market Trends
Monthly sales data for single family homes in zip code 78729 going back 10 years. Data for average and median: sales price, price per square foot, sales price to list price ratio, and Days On Market (DOM). The quantity of sales for the last 12 months and the total sales volume for the last 12 months round out the data. * Data source Unlock MLS sold data and is refreshed monthly on or about the 6th.