78726 Northwest Austin - Canyon Creek, Grandview Hills, Estates of Brentwood - in a balanced 2026 market. What the steadier $700K year-to-date median (not July's small-sample $610K) and 4.7 months of inventory mean for buyers and sellers.
Austin's light rail does not reach the Northwest Austin core. What Project Connect and CapMetro actually change for 78750, 78759, and 78726: the Red Line at Lakeline and Howard, coming Red Line upgrades, and why not to overpay for transit.
Most of Northwest Austin sits high and dry, but flood risk here is real and specific. How Bull Creek, the FEMA zones, Austin's 500-year rule, the 2026 map redraw, and flood insurance should shape your offer in 78750, 78759, and 78726.
Same 78726 zip, two districts: Canyon Creek feeds Westwood (Round Rock ISD), Grandview Hills feeds Vandegrift (Leander ISD). Both are 9/10 IB World Schools. How the split works, how they compare, and what it means for your home search.