🔥 Hot Austin Neighborhoods to Watch in 2026

Based on strong buyer activity and ongoing renovations throughout 2025, several Austin zip codes are poised to stay competitive in 2026. If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Austin, keep an eye on these high-demand neighborhoods:

• 78731 – Northwest Hills: A consistently desirable area with quiet streets, mature trees, and unique properties — including rare opportunities like a 3-acre Northwest Hills listing.

• 78759 – Great Hills: Popular for its hill country views, top-rated schools, and quick access to the Domain.

• 78750 – Northwest Austin (near Hwy 183 & FM 620): A favorite for those seeking space, convenience, and established communities.

• 78745 – South Austin & Sunset Valley: Still one of the strongest value pockets in Austin, with continued renovation momentum.

• 78723 – Mueller: One of the hottest neighborhoods in Austin, thanks to its master-planned design, parks, retail, and strong community feel.

Plus, Southwest Austin is heating up. With the Oak Hill Parkway project improving the “Y” intersection and expected completion in mid-2026—along with new communities and a second Dripping Springs high school under construction—the real estate market along Highway 71 is expanding rapidly.

🎁 Holiday Party Pro Tip

Attending festive gatherings this season? When using name tags, place yours on your right shoulder so it’s visible during a handshake—simple, smooth, and helpful.

🔋 Post-Holiday Battery Recycling in Austin

If holiday gifts leave you with used or dead batteries, the City of Austin makes recycling easy:

• On-Demand Collection: Schedule up to three pickups per year through the Austin Recycles app, at austintexas.gov/ondemand, or by calling 311.

• Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center: Book an appointment, drop off your batteries, and you’re done.

More details and additional recycling locations can be found at austintexas.gov/batteries.