Barton Creek opened in 1987 and has become a major golf destination due to its four championship courses. Since the opening of Barton Creek Resort & Spa, the neighborhood has added 18 unique gated communities with over 1,000 existing and new homes with new lots still available. Homes range in size from 2,000-square-foot luxury golf course condominiums all the way up to estates with 15,000 square feet or more.

Build-out year: not built out

Square footage: 1,897-16,000+

Home values: $600,000-$5 million+

HOA dues (estimated): $640-$4,000 annually

Amenities: There are four golf courses offering members access to what is considered a destination resort. Barton Creek has indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis center and spa.

Schools: Austin ISD: Oak Hill Elementary School, O’Henry Middle School, Austin High School

Property taxes: There are five property tax rates in Barton Creek, from $1.85-$2.44, depending on which water/sewer utility is used. The highest tax rate is shown here:

Travis County 0.354200

Travis County MUD No. 5: 0.59000

Travis County ESD No. 3: 0.10000

Travis County Healthcare District: 0.106221

Austin ISD: 1.192000

Austin Comm. College District: 0.104800
Total (per $100 valuation) 2.447221