Lost Creek Neighborhood Guide
Welcome to family-friendly Lost Creek
Lost Creek is a safe, quiet, family neighborhood with large homes hidden in the trees and forests in west Austin. The neighborhood is known for its good views of the hill country, natural scenery, and peaceful atmosphere
About Lost Creek
Lost Creek is a well planned enclave of about 1,200 homes. There are homes with flat yards, as well as many cliff side and hilltop homes with decks overlooking the views. Many homes back up to greenbelt, golf course, or have hill country views.
Things to Do in Lost Creek
Barton Creek greenbelt
Bordering the Lost Creek neighborhood, the greenbelt provides 22 acres with hiking trails, waterfall, and natural swimming hole. If you are looking to take the dog for a walk, put on a hiking backpack and strap the little one in, or go for a more vigorous trail run, then you will love having this oasis in your backyard.
Lost Creek Country Club
This private country club has an 18 hole championship golf course, 16 lighted tennis courts, fitness center and a heated swimming pool. LCCC is an underrated and therefore more approachable club than nearby Barton Creek Country Club or Austin Country Club. LCCC does a great job of encouraging members to utilize it’s amenities by running swimming programs (Lost Creek Cruzers), tennis ladders and golf tournaments year-round.
Village at Westlake
Grab groceries at the HEB, smoothies at Juiceland, and feast on some TexMex at Lupe Tortilla. Just be prepared for mobs of teenagers if you go during lunchtime on a school day!
Lost Creek Neighborhood Park
This is an amazing amenity for any families with little kids in the neighborhood.
Lola Savannah
Checkout this friendly neighborhood coffee and wine lounge.
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Are Lost Creek Schools Good?
The Eanes Westlake Innovative School District (Eanes ISD) is among the top in the nation. Eanes ISD is a smaller school district with only 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school home to 7,800 students.
Quick Stats for Class of 2021-2022
Average ACT Score: 29.2 (State: 20)
Average SAT Score: 1314 (State: 1019)
Attendance Rate: 99.3%
College Acceptance Rate: 99%
The Westlake Chaps match their academics success on the field as well boasting top teams in the state for numerous sports and extracurricular clubs. Fun fact - Westlake is the only high school to produce two Superbowl MVP quarterbacks - Drew Brees and Nick Foles.
Children living in the Lost Creek neighborhood will attend the following schools:
Elementary - Forest Trail Elementary
Middle - West Ridge Middle School
High School - Westlake High School
The public schools in Lost Creek are rated A+ by Niche.
Commute Times
Lost Creek to the Airport - 17 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Lost Creek to Downtown - 17 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Boundaries
East to West: Texas Highway to Barton Creek Boulevard
North to South: Bee Caves Road to Barton Creek
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The Lost Creek Lifestyle
With a serene environment, abundant green space and natural beauty, and distinctive homes in a variety of architectural styles, Lost Creek appeals to families, seniors, and empty nesters. Students living in Lost Creek attend schools under one of the best school districts in the state, Eanes ISD.
Why You’ll Love Living in Lost Creek
The neighborhood itself also has parks and walking trails, offering residents plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The Lost Creek Country Club has an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center, and a full service restaurant. If you’re a biker, the hills on Lost Creek Boulevard will challenge you physically.
Homes in Lost Creek
Lost Creek began in the 1970’s and is made up of contemporary homes, as well as brick and stone traditional styles: there is a lot of variety. The neighborhood is vibrant and continues to renew, with plenty of remodeling and updating in progress. The average home is about 2,700 sf with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Turnover is low in Lost Creek, and demand is high.