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.
A data-anchored look at the 78759 Northwest Austin housing market as of mid-2026: a median in the low-to-mid $700Ks, homes selling in about five weeks, roughly three months of inventory, and what this balanced market means for buyers and sellers.
Laurel Mountain and Kathy Caraway are both A-rated Round Rock ISD elementaries in 78759 that feed Canyon Vista and Westwood. Here is how the two Canyon Vista feeder schools differ on ratings, test scores, and enrollment.
A Northwest Austin broker explains how property taxes and homestead exemptions really work in 78750, 78759, and 78726: the 2025 exemption increases, the over-65 ceiling, the 10 percent cap, and how to budget your true payment before you offer.