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Travis Country

AUSTIN, TX · 78735

Hill country setting inside the city limits. Built into the limestone hills west of MoPac in the late 1980s and 1990s, Travis Country offers genuine topography, mature trees, and lots that feel larger than their surveys suggest. The Bowie High School feeder is the school draw. A community pool and trails wind through the neighborhood, and the H-E-B at William Cannon and MoPac is a five-minute drive. Homes run 1,800 to 4,000 square feet.

At a glance

ZIP code
78735
Region
South
Known for
Hill country feel inside AISD, Bowie High feeder
Sub-areas
Southwest Parkway · Travis Country Circle
Best for
Hill country feel inside AISD, Bowie High feeder, nature lovers
Price band
$500K to $1.1M
Schools
Austin ISD: Kiker Elementary, Bailey Middle, Bowie High
The trade-offThe hills mean some driveways are steep, and like Circle C, MoPac is the lifeline.

What homes actually sell for

$700,000 Median sale · Travis Country · Q1 2025
Range
$500K to $1.1M
Days on market
28 days (list to pending)
Built
1987 to 2005
Drive to downtown
22 min
HOA
$60/mo
Effective property tax
~1.95%

Source: The Relocation Edition, 2025-2026, Mike Vilece's own market commentary as of Q1 2025, not an MLS series. Travis Country is smaller than a ZIP code, so there is no separate Unlock MLS median published for it the way there is for the ZIP-level areas on this site. Treat this as calibration, not a valuation. For current metro conditions see the Austin housing market data.

Common questions about Travis Country

Is Travis Country the same as Travis County?

No, and the single letter between them causes real confusion. Travis County is the county Austin sits in, which is what you want for property records, tax rates and voter registration. Travis Country is a neighborhood in 78735, built into the limestone hills west of MoPac in the late 1980s and 1990s, with a Bowie High feeder and homes running 1,800 to 4,000 square feet. If a search for one keeps returning the other, that is why.

What is Travis Country like?

Hill country setting inside the city limits. Built into the limestone hills west of MoPac in the late 1980s and 1990s, with real topography, mature trees, and lots that feel bigger than their surveys suggest. Homes run 1,800 to 4,000 square feet, built 1987 to 2005. A community pool and trail network wind through it.

What is the honest downside of Travis Country?

The hills and MoPac. Some driveways are steep, and like Circle C, MoPac is the lifeline. Walk Score is 18, so the H-E-B at William Cannon is a 5-minute drive, not a walk. Groceries score 25 and dining 20, so everything routine is a drive. Downtown is 22 minutes when MoPac cooperates.

Which schools serve Travis Country?

Austin ISD: Kiker Elementary 8/10, Bailey Middle 8/10, Bowie High 9/10. The Bowie feeder is the school draw and it is the same high school that anchors Circle C. Confirm zoning by address. Kiker and Bailey both rate 8/10, which is a consistent chain rather than one strong campus carrying the rest.

How much does a house in Travis Country cost?

$700,000 was my Q1 2025 read, on a range of $500K to $1.1M, 28 days on market. Homes run 1,800 to 4,000 square feet, built 1987 to 2005. HOA $60/mo, effective tax ~1.95%. That is a narrower spread than most master plans, because the build window was short. Neighborhood figures from the guide, not an MLS series.

Does Travis Country have an HOA?

$60/mo, one of the lowest of any master plan in the guide. There is a community pool and a trail network winding through the neighborhood. Ask what the dues actually cover before you close, since amenity funding varies section to section.

How does Travis Country compare to Circle C Ranch?

Closer in and cheaper, with a smaller amenity package. 22 minutes to downtown against 25, and a $700,000 median against $750,000 in Q1 2025. Circle C gives you three pools, golf and the bigger master plan. Travis Country gives you hills, trees and the same Bailey to Bowie feeder.

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Neighborhood characterizations and any price bands above are Mike Vilece's own market commentary for the 2025–2026 edition, not verified market data. They need confirming for any specific property. This site does not host active listings, reach out and Mike will pull current inventory for you.