Here’s what it costs to buy in Northwest Hills/Far West right now

What does it cost to buy a home in Northwest Hills/Far West right now?

In an ongoing series with Curbed Austin, real-estate analytics site NeighborhoodX takes a close look at the range of sales asking prices in the area, ranked by cost per square foot, to find out.

Northwest Hills/Far West is bounded by MoPac on the east, state Highway 360 on the west, RR 2222 on the south, and Spicewood Springs Road on the north. As the name implies, it’s in the hills overlooking Lake Austin, and home to a mix of residents who are attracted to the views, recreation opportunities, and easy access to retail, restaurants, and entertainment in almost every direction.

The current average asking price in Northwest Hills/Far West is $257 per square foot. However, the individual properties that make up this average range from $212 per square foot (4707 Westslope Circle, a nifty, almost cabana-style single-family home asking $649,00) to $323 per square foot (4116 Edwards Mountain Drive, a tri-level home built in 1978).