Lewis Mountain

Where is Lewis Mountain Ranch, and how far is it to downtown Austin?

Lewis Mountain Ranch is in Southwest Austin west of Circle C Ranch, on streets such as La Plata Loop, La Plata Cove, Silver Mountain Drive, Kali Cove and Young Lane. The Overlook at Lewis Mountain, on Blazyk Drive, is next door. Homes have Austin addresses in 78737.

It is about 13.7 miles (about 20 minutes in early-afternoon traffic) to the Texas Capitol downtown, by US 290 or MoPac. Expect longer at rush hour.

Google Maps, measured November 10, 2026 in early-afternoon traffic, from La Plata Loop.

What are the homes like in Lewis Mountain Ranch?

Most homes that sold in the last five years were built from 1991 to 1994, with a few from 2001 to 2007, and are about 2,250 to 4,900 square feet on lots of about 1 to 3½ acres. It is small: about 10 homes sold in five years, so listings don’t come up often. Next door, the Overlook at Lewis Mountain has homes built 1999 to 2004 on lots of about an acre.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 10, 2026.

What do homes in Lewis Mountain Ranch sell for?

The homes for sale on this page update automatically from the MLS, and the market trends section shows the last 12 months of sales. Justin can pull exact recent sales for any home you are considering, so you can see what similar homes sold for.

Is Lewis Mountain Ranch in Austin city limits?

No. It is outside Austin city limits, in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in Travis County. That means no City of Austin property tax, and county rules instead of city rules for things like permits. Ask Justin about the water source and septic system for the exact address.

City of Austin jurisdictions map and US Census county lookup, checked November 10, 2026.

What are property taxes like in Lewis Mountain Ranch?

Lewis Mountain Ranch is outside Austin city limits, in Travis County and Austin ISD, so homes do not pay the City of Austin rate ($0.5240 in 2025). In 2025, Austin ISD ($0.9252), Travis County ($0.3758), Central Health ($0.1180) and Austin Community College ($0.1034) came to about $1.52 per $100 of taxable value, plus the emergency services district rate for the address. A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value, especially for the school portion. Look up the exact address on the Travis Central Appraisal District website.

2025 adopted rates: Travis County Tax Office rate table, checked November 9, 2026; Hays County rate: Hays County, September 2025. City limits: City of Austin jurisdictions map, checked November 9, 2026. Rates are reset each fall.

Which schools serve Lewis Mountain Ranch?

Lewis Mountain Ranch is in Austin ISD. All of it goes to Baldwin Elementary, Gorzycki Middle School and Bowie High School for 2026–27. Confirm the exact address with the district’s school finder before you buy.

Austin ISD 2026–27 attendance boundary maps, every street checked November 10, 2026.

Does Lewis Mountain Ranch have an HOA?

Yes. Recent sales show dues of about $17 to $24 a month. The Overlook at Lewis Mountain has its own, about $40 to $54 a month. Ask Justin for the current amount and what it covers.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 10, 2026.

What’s close to Lewis Mountain Ranch?

• Parks: Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park and the Veloway (City of Austin)
• Errands: grocery stores, shopping and restaurants along US 290 and Slaughter Lane
• Also close: US 290, MoPac (Loop 1), State Highway 45 and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Is Lewis Mountain Ranch a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want an acre or more and lower property taxes than the city, still about 20 minutes from downtown and in Austin ISD. Homes are mostly 30 years old, so plan for updates and inspect the septic system. Homes rarely come up for sale, so it helps to have Justin watch for listings. For more choice nearby, compare Granada Hills; for newer homes on estate lots, compare Meridian.