Homes for Sale in Barton Hills

About Barton Hills

Barton Hills is a nature lover's paradise tucked among the rolling hills of South Austin. This established neighborhood borders the Barton Creek Greenbelt, offering residents immediate access to world-class hiking, swimming holes, and Zilker Park.

Barton Hills is a nature lover's neighborhood tucked into the rolling terrain between Zilker Park and the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The neighborhood's winding, hilly streets are lined with mature live oaks and cedar trees, giving the area a Hill Country feel despite being just minutes from downtown Austin. The Barton Creek Greenbelt — with its limestone cliffs, spring-fed swimming holes like Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails — is accessible from multiple neighborhood trailheads, making Barton Hills a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Homes in Barton Hills are predominantly single-family residences built from the 1950s through the 1970s, many perched on hillsides with views of the surrounding tree canopy. The neighborhood has seen a wave of renovations and some new construction, with updated homes featuring open floor plans, modern kitchens, and large windows that take advantage of the natural setting. Lot sizes are generous, and the terrain means many properties feel private and secluded even though neighbors are nearby.

Beyond the greenbelt, Barton Hills residents enjoy easy access to Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and the South Lamar commercial corridor. The neighborhood feeds into Barton Hills Elementary, a well-regarded AISD school that adds to the area's family appeal. Barton Hills is the kind of place where you might spot deer in your yard, hear owls at night, and still be downtown in ten minutes. For buyers who prioritize nature access and a peaceful setting within the urban core, Barton Hills is hard to beat.

Highlights: Barton Creek Greenbelt, Swimming Holes, Zilker Park Access, Hill Country Views, Nature Trails

Barton Hills Market Statistics

What actually happens to listings in Barton Hills

From our own daily record of Unlock MLS listings since 2026-03-21 — 189 listings observed in Barton Hills.

Texas is a non-disclosure state and sale prices are not reported in this data. These figures describe asking prices and listing outcomes — not what buyers paid.

Data courtesy of Unlock MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, as of March 21, 2026 through August 13, 2026. See the full Austin market report.

Barton Hills Livability Scores

Walkability estimated from the density of nearby shops, cafes and grocery stores in OpenStreetMap. Schools and parks scores are calculated from nearby ratings and distances.

Commute from Barton Hills

Driving distance and time from the centre of Barton Hills, in free-flowing traffic. Peak-hour trips take longer.

Schools Near Barton Hills

Parks & Recreation Near Barton Hills

• Little Zilker Neighborhood Park (0.2 mi)
• Barton Hills School Park (0.4 mi)
• Kinney Oaks Pocket Park (0.7 mi)
• Barton Springs Park (0.8 mi)
• Tom Lasseter-South Lamar Neighborhood Park (0.8 mi)
• Ricky Guerrero Park (0.9 mi)

Restaurants Near Barton Hills

• Roselle Pizzeria (0.4 mi)
• Kiin Di (0.4 mi)
• Kitsu Nori (0.4 mi)
• Pizzeria Grata (0.5 mi)
• Loro (0.5 mi)
• Taqueria de Diez (0.5 mi)

Coffee & Cafes Near Barton Hills

• Purr-Fecto Cat Lounge (0.4 mi)
• Picnik (0.7 mi)
• Kerbey Lane Cafe (0.8 mi)
• Starbucks (0.9 mi)
• Medici Roasting (1 mi)
• Love Lamp Matcha (1.1 mi)

Grocery Stores Near Barton Hills

• Asahi Imports (0.9 mi)

Frequently Asked Questions About Barton Hills