Far Northwest Austin · Relocation
Relocating to the Area in Far Northwest Austin
The right part of Austin for your job, your commute and your schools, from someone who has lived here since 1976.
Relocating to the Area in Far Northwest Austin: what's different here
Moving to Far Northwest Austin for a job usually comes with a start date, a few trips to look, and a long list of neighborhoods you've read about. Far Northwest Austin sits close to the Apple Parmer campus and the 183 and 620 corridors, which is why many buyers moving to Austin start here.
The right fit depends on what the move is for: the commute, the schools, or more land around you.
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Why Far Northwest Austin buyers work with me
I've lived in Northwest Austin since 1976, and much of my recent business has been along the Parmer and 183 corridors as buyers follow the jobs north. I grew up in the school pipeline many relocating families ask about, from Spicewood Elementary to Canyon Vista and Westwood, and I've watched these neighborhoods grow. Far Northwest Austin offers newer, larger homes with HOA amenities, schools split between Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD, and a longer drive to central Austin.
How I handle it in Far Northwest Austin
- A consultation about your job, commute, schools and timeline before we look at a single listing. Getting ready.
- Video calls and listing videos to narrow the list before you fly in.
- An early decision on buying first or selling first, with your lender, if your down payment is tied up in another state. Selling and buying at once.
- Notes on each home, including the trade-offs a listing won't mention.
More about Far Northwest Austin
For the full picture of the neighborhood, see living in Far Northwest Austin. Questions about relocating to the area here? Call me at (512) 698-3525.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the commute like from Far Northwest Austin?
Parmer Lane, 620 and 183, close to the Apple Parmer campus. Central Austin is a longer drive than from the neighborhoods closer in.
Can I narrow the search before I visit?
Yes. Most buyers narrow the list by video and then make one focused trip.
Far Northwest Austin
What relocation looks like in Far Northwest Austin
Newer master-planned communities out toward 620 and Parmer, from Canyon Creek's preserve setting to the many sections of Avery Ranch.
- The homes
- Master-planned communities built mostly from the mid-1990s on: Canyon Creek in 78726 and the many sections of Avery Ranch in 78717, by production and semi-custom builders.
- Schools people ask about
- Split between Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD, with the line running through both Canyon Creek and Avery Ranch. A new high school is planned on Pearson Ranch Road. Check each address.
- Getting around
- Parmer Lane, 620 and 183, close to the Apple Parmer campus. Central Austin is a longer drive than from the neighborhoods closer in.
- Nearby
- HOA pools, courts, playgrounds and trails, the Canyon Creek nature trail, Avery Ranch's golf club, and preserve land along the western edge.
- The trade-off
- Newer, larger homes and HOA amenities, in exchange for a longer commute to central Austin, tighter HOA rules and many similar homes on the market at once.
The method
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