60+ Austin-Area Neighborhoods, Across 8 Service Regions
Luxury homes designed and built by one team, from vision to completion.
Jenkins Design Build designs and constructs custom homes across 60+ neighborhoods and master-planned communities in Austin and the Texas Hill Country. Whether you already own a lot in Barton Creek, are weighing a waterfront property on Lake Travis, or exploring a Hill Country ranch site, this page maps the specific communities where we build. From the Highland Lakes to Dripping Springs, our work spans Central Texas — encompassing the greater Austin metro, the Texas Hill Country, and the lakefront communities that define the region’s luxury market.
Featured Communities
Where We’re Actively Building
A few of the standout communities where we’re actively building, part of a footprint spanning 8 service regions and 60+ neighborhoods across Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club
Championship golf and wide-open ranch acreage in the Hill Country, just south of Austin.
Loraloma
Spicewood’s modern luxury enclave, set on dramatic terrain high above Lake Travis.
Travis Club Austin
A private, gated golf community minutes from the shores of Lake Travis.
Lake Austin
Architectural waterfront and hillside estates on Austin’s most coveted lake.
Spanish Oaks
A gated golf enclave in the rolling hills of Bee Cave, just west of Austin.
Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve
Below are the neighborhoods and communities we serve most often — from gated enclaves in Westlake Hills and Barton Creek, to lakefront properties on Lake Travis and Lake Austin, to ranch estates across the Hill Country. Click any neighborhood for an overview of its character, building opportunities, and a selection of our completed projects.
Lake Travis & Lakeway
The Lake Travis corridor is one of the most desirable locations for custom home construction in Central Texas. Communities here offer dramatic waterfront and hillside lots with sweeping lake views.
Communities: Lake Travis · Emerald Point · Flintrock Falls · Hudson Bend · Hudson Bend Estates · Lago Vista · Lake Cliff on Lake Travis · Lakeway · Point Venture · Rough Hollow · The Hollows · The Peninsula · The Reserve at Lake Travis · Volente · Waterford
Hill Country
Expansive acreage, dramatic elevation changes, and uninterrupted Hill Country views make these communities ideal for modern ranch estates and homes designed around outdoor living.
Communities: Hill Country · Boot Ranch · Burnet · Center Point · Cordillera Ranch · Fredericksburg · Johnson City · Paleface Ranch · Pedernales Estates · Spicewood · Stagecoach Ranch · Wimberley
Bee Cave & Dripping Springs
The corridor from Bee Cave through Dripping Springs attracts families and professionals who want Hill Country living with easy access to Austin. Generous lots and a quieter pace define these communities.
Communities: Bee Cave · Bee Creek Estates · Bella Montagna · Bella Vista · Belterra · Belvedere · Dripping Springs · Hamilton Pool Road · Loraloma (Thomas Ranch) · Seven Oaks · Spanish Oaks
Westlake Hills
The premier custom-home corridor west of downtown — Eanes ISD, hill country oaks, and the established luxury enclaves that anchor Austin’s high-end residential market.
Communities: West Lake Hills · Barton Creek · Cat Mountain · Davenport Ranch · Island on Westlake · Lost Creek · Rob Roy · Rollingwood · The Hills
Central Austin
Austin’s urban core offers custom build opportunities on smaller lots with big design possibilities. We design modern infill homes and renovations that make the most of every square foot.
Communities: Central Austin · Barton Hills · Clarksville · Old Enfield · Pemberton Heights · Tarrytown · Travis Heights · Zilker
West Austin
Austin’s older established neighborhoods between downtown and Loop 360 — historic character, mature tree canopy, walkability, and the residential identity that defined the city through its first century.
Communities: West Austin · Balcones Park · Deep Eddy · Highland Park West · Mount Bonnell Area · Old West Austin · Westover Hills
Lake LBJ
The Highland Lakes north of Austin offer some of the most striking waterfront living in Texas. Lake LBJ communities give you mature water access, big-sky views, and the privacy of a true lake home — without the density of Lake Travis.
Communities: Lake LBJ · Granite Shoals · Horseshoe Bay · Marble Falls · Sunrise Beach Village
East Austin
East Austin has transformed from industrial to one of the city’s most architecturally adventurous neighborhoods. We build modern infill and renovation projects that honor the area’s character while delivering estate-level craftsmanship.
Communities: East Austin · Cherrywood · Del Valle · East Riverside
Northwest Austin
Northwest Austin’s established hill neighborhoods near the Arboretum, Loop 360, and RM 620 — mature tree canopy, dramatic elevation, and quick access to the tech corridor and the lakes.
Communities: Balcones Woods · Grandview Hills · Great Hills · River Place · Steiner Ranch
Client Stories
Built Across the Communities We Serve
Jenkins builds a great house and is fantastic to work with! We are very glad we used them to build our new house. I highly recommend them and would use them again without hesitation.
The Jenkins team delivered our dream home! Great people to work with. They truly care about quality and customer satisfaction.
We worked with the Jenkins team to design and build our home and would highly recommend them. The team was easy to work with and very attentive to detail.
Why Build With Jenkins in Austin & the Hill Country
Georgetown & Williamson County
Georgetown anchors the northern edge of the greater Austin area in Williamson County, pairing Hill Country acreage and established neighborhoods with a historic downtown and land values that continue to draw custom home buyers north.
Communities: Georgetown · Scofield Farms Estates · Leander
Architect-Led Design-Build Process
Unlike builders who outsource architecture, Jenkins Design Build handles design and construction in-house. This integrated approach, recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a best practice, means fewer miscommunications, faster timelines, and a home that is engineered and designed as a single cohesive vision from day one.
Deep Local Expertise
Knowing where we build in Austin means understanding unique terrain, permitting processes, environmental regulations, and HOA requirements that vary by community. Guided by NAHB building standards, we bring 30+ years of local knowledge that makes every build smoother.
Transparent Pricing & Communication
Our proprietary job costing system tracks every detail in real time, so you always know where your project stands. No surprises, no hidden costs. Just honest communication from first meeting to final walkthrough.
Not Sure Which Neighborhood Fits Your Vision?
Every neighborhood has its own permitting rules, HOA guidelines, and site conditions. We’ve built in more than 60 communities across the Austin area, so we can walk you through the tradeoffs and help you find the right fit for your family, your lot, and your budget. That local knowledge is where we build in Austin’s real advantage.
Build Your Custom Home in Austin, Texas
Jenkins Design Build handles every step in-house, from first sketch to final walkthrough. Four-time Custom Builder of the Year with over 130 industry awards, we’ve earned our reputation by delivering homes that match the vision clients came in with. See where we build in Austin and let’s get started.
Building from Out of State? We Make It Easy.
Relocating to Austin? You’re not alone, and you don’t need to be here to get started. Jenkins Design Build works with remote clients across the country, offering virtual design consultations, 3D walkthroughs, weekly photo updates, and a dedicated project manager who keeps everything on track. From lot selection to move-in day, we handle every detail so you can focus on the exciting part: planning your new life in Austin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Building in Austin
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