Cat Mountain
Cat Mountain is one of Austin's most prestigious residential developments. Cat Mountain is bordered by Cat Mountain Drive on the north, FM 2222 on the south, Mesa Drive on the east, and Westslope Drive / Twin Valley Drive on the west. Developed primarily in the late 1970s and early 80s, Cat Mountain has experienced a recent surge of interest and undergone something of a boom in new home starts. As a result, empty lots are few and far between. Many homes along Westslope / Twin Valley Drive provide homeowners stunning panoramic views of the Colorado River and the iconic 360 bridge. Other unique characteristics of the area include many zero lot line homes - typically the lowest priced homes in the neighborhood - and several multi-acre lots.
Cat Mountain's location allows homeowners close proximity to many professional and recreational destinations. For example, a quick 10-minute drive will get you into downtown Austin, or, going in another direction, The Arboretum for shopping, restaurants and an independent movie theater. Boating enthusiasts can launch their vessels a mere 5-minute drive away at the boat ramp along the river, and techies are a hop, skip and a jump from the high tech corridor. Further, thrill-seeking mountain bikers will find themselves right at home in the neighborhood as there are plentiful trails to explore. The Cat Mountain Community amenities include a clubhouse, community pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, playground and picnic area, all of which are within walking distance of most homes. Residents also enjoy the heavily wooded natural beauty that defines the Texas hill country, including cohabitation with a large population of deer.
Homes range from the mid $200s to over $1,000,000 with the median price hovering around $450,000. The houses themselves vary in size from under 1,500 square feet to well over 5,000 square feet. Most homes are built with an average of two living areas, four bedrooms, and 2-car garages. Twenty-six percent of the homes come with a swimming pool.
Children at live in Cat Mountain attend Highland Park or Doss Elementary Schools, Lamar or Murchison Middle Schools, and Anderson or McCallum High Schools.