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Barton Hills

Get to know the local places, then explore what the public record says: construction, restaurant inspection scores and beverage receipts, with dates and sources beside the data.

About this mapped area City boundary · September 22, 2021

Barton Hills is one of 65 named areas in the City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas boundary dataset. The saved source records its planning status as suspended. These mapped categories differ from colloquial neighborhood names. Districts people name in conversation, like South Congress, Rainey Street or the Sixth Street entertainment district, are not separate areas in this dataset; they sit inside a planning area or straddle two. This boundary is a single polygon in the city's file, and the city last modified it on . The dataset stores the name as BARTON HILLS.

The local field guide

Barton Hills: choose your greenbelt adventure

Barton Creek gives this part of Austin its outdoor rhythm: limestone terrain, a network of trailheads and a regional trail still taking shape. Choose a specific access point and route before setting out; the greenbelt extends far beyond any one neighborhood boundary.

3 linked sources · Checked

Start with a trailhead

The city’s Barton Creek Greenbelt guide lists distinct access points along the main trail. Its trailhead map helps separate a short outing from a longer route across the greenbelt.[1]

A landscape with ecological depth

The city identifies limestone cliffs and habitat for protected species along Barton Creek. Treat the creek corridor as a natural landscape, with conditions that differ from a paved neighborhood walking loop.[1]

The Violet Crown connection

The Violet Crown Trail begins at Zilker’s greenbelt entrance. The city describes both completed sections and work extending toward Hays County; the full proposed route should not be read as one finished trail.[3]

Plan a little better

Before you go

Match the route to your needs
Use the city’s trail directory to check surface and accessibility information, then the greenbelt trailhead guide for your starting point. A whole-park address is not a substitute for an entrance.[1][2]
Read extension updates
For a longer Violet Crown outing, check the city’s segment updates and construction information before choosing a turnaround point.[3]

A few things to know

Is every part of the Violet Crown Trail complete?

No. The city’s project page distinguishes open trailheads from extensions under construction. Check the current segment information before planning a continuous trip.[3]

Where does the Violet Crown Trail start?

The city identifies its beginning at the Barton Creek Greenbelt entrance at Zilker Park. The regional route extends beyond Barton Hills.[3]

Sources & research notes

Local context is based on the sources below. Confirm current access, schedules, and reservations with the operator. Civic figures elsewhere on this page retain their own reporting periods.

  1. Barton Creek Greenbelt | Austin Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas.govCity of Austin · Checked 2026-09-05
  2. Trail Directory | Austin Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas.govCity of Austin · Checked 2026-09-05
  3. Violet Crown Trail | Austin Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas.govCity of Austin · Checked 2026-09-05

What the public record says about Barton Hills

  • City of Austin Development Services has issued 6,538 building permits that it has geocoded inside the Barton Hills planning-area boundary, the earliest dated February 1, 1978 and the most recent September 30, 2026, for a combined declared construction value of $520,224,382. Declared value is the figure an applicant puts on the permit application — not market value and not finished cost. Counted over every issue date in the city’s Issued Construction Permits dataset (3syk-w9eu), building permits only. Placing a permit inside a boundary needs a mapped coordinate, and about one building permit in seven (13.8% of them, as published on 2026-07-26) carries no location at all — those rows cannot be placed in any neighbourhood, here or anywhere else, so this is a count of geocoded permits rather than of every permit issued. How busy it is now is a different question, and the list below is the honest answer to it: the 25 most recently issued permits here were all issued since September 15, 2026.
  • The 1 most recent restaurant inspections we could place inside this boundary run from August 24, 2026 to August 24, 2026, averaging 75 out of 100. Austin Public Health publishes these in irregular batches, historically weeks after the visit, and this page lists at most 15 — so that count is the size of our list, not the number of restaurants in Barton Hills. A score is a single-visit snapshot.
  • Of the 100 highest-grossing mixed-beverage filers the Texas Comptroller lists for ZIP 78704, 78701, 78703, 78745, 78746, 0 sit inside this boundary. The Comptroller has not published a filing month for these rows. Per-venue figures are gross receipts reported to the Comptroller, summed over each venue’s own filing months — never a total for Barton Hills. Filings are monthly and land three to four weeks late.
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Map of the Barton Hills boundary

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Boundary drawn from City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas, as last modified September 22, 2021. Markers are placed from geocoded street addresses, so a record whose address we cannot geocode is listed below but not pinned. The panels under the map are the full text equivalent.

Building permits

The 25 most recently issued inside this boundary (page limit 25)

2026-128084 BPActive
2715 TETHER TRL
Express: Replacement of 16 windows like for like.
Sep 30Repair$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-128084 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-128134 BPActive
2600 VIA FORTUNA UNIT 450
INTERIOR ALTERATION OF APPROX. (6400 SF) OF EXISTING INTERIOR SPACE
Sep 29Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-128134 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-126737 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 26New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-126737 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-126767 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 26New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-126767 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-126787 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 26New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-126787 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-126732 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 26New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-126732 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-126812 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 26New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-126812 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-126791 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 26New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-126791 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-125566 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-125566 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-124744 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-124744 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-125202 BPActive
2906 OAK HAVEN DR
Total demo SFR 2164 SqFt circa 1957
Sep 24Demolition$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-125202 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-124757 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-124757 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-124700 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-124700 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-123250 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-123250 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-124749 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-124749 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-124714 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-124714 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-123190 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-123190 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-123195 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-123195 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-123264 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-123264 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-123259 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-123259 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-124724 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-124724 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-124752 BPActive
2100 BARTON SPRINGS RD
2026/10/02 - 2026/10/04 - Weekend 1| 2026/10/09 - 2026/10/11 - Weekend 2 | (2026/09/14) | Music stages food vendors art vendors & hospitality programs. October 2-4 & 9-11 2026 in Zilker Park.
Sep 24New$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-124752 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-115541 BPActive
2600 CLEAR CV
EXPRESS: Removing and replacing drywall and insulation
Sep 21Repair$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-115541 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-106377 BPActive
1903 WESTRIDGE DR
Total Demo of a SFR 4962 Sqft Built in 1978 ***The building shall not be demolished until after the contractor has fulfilled the neighbor notification requirements outlined in Steps 5 & 6 of the Demolition webpage. ***
Sep 17Demolition$0 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-106377 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-120388 BPActive
3500 S LAMAR BLVD
Change of use to Medical (Physical Therapy) with Interior remodel.
Sep 15Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-120388 BP (opens in a new tab)

Restaurant inspections

Austin Public Health · up to 15 most recent inside this boundary

Registered projects

Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation filings · up to 15 inside this boundary

Centene Corporation TX 2801 Renovation2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 350, Austin, TX 78746, AustinAug 18Renovation/Alteration$930K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)WOODS ON BARTON SKYWAY OUTDOOR KITCHEN2901 BARTON SKYWAY, Austin, TX 78746, AustinJul 23Renovation/Alteration$75K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)MAA - Austin Barton Creek Clubhouse2001 S MoPar Expy, Austin, TX 78746, AustinJul 6Renovation/Alteration$250K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)DAHILL901 S. MOPAC EXPY Suite 595, Austin, TX 78746, AustinFeb 14Renovation/Alteration$216K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)BYPASS MOBILE EXPANSION901 S. MOPAC EXPY Bldg 3, Suite 200 Expansion, Austin, TX 78746, AustinFeb 2Renovation/Alteration$103K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)BARLEY BEAN, LLC3600 SOUTH LAMAR BLVD., Austin, TX 78704, AustinNov 15New Construction$215K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)TRANSWESTERN901 SOUTH MOPAC Suite 250, Austin, TX 78746, AustinAug 15Renovation/Alteration$297K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)WSP PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF AUSTIN1501 S. MOPAC, Austin, TX 78746, AustinJun 23Renovation/Alteration$540K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE2600 VIA FORTUNA Suite 220, Austin, TX 78746, AustinJun 8Renovation/Alteration$82K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATER IMPROVEMENTS2206 WILLIAM BARTON DR., Austin, TX 78746, AustinJun 1Renovation/Alteration$50K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)HARRIS PRESTON2901 VIA FORTUNA, Austin, TX 78746, AustinMay 18Renovation/Alteration$515K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)BARTON SKYWAY TWO - WEST ENTRY1601 S. MOPAC EXPRESSWAY, Austin, TX 78746, AustinMay 18New Construction$118K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)ZEPHYR ENVIRONMENTAL 4TH FLOOR REMODEL2600 VIA FORTUNA DRIVE Suite 450, Austin, TX 78746, AustinMay 16Renovation/Alteration$138K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)AUSTIN ENDODONTICS901 S. MOPAC EXPY SUITE 220, Austin, TX 78746, AustinMay 11Renovation/Alteration$223K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)BAKER TILLEY2801 VIA FORTUNA, STE# 300, Austin, TX 78746, AustinMay 9Renovation/Alteration$50K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)

Bars & restaurants filing receipts

Texas Comptroller mixed-beverage filers we placed inside this boundary

We hold geocoded coordinates for none of the 100 filers in ZIP 78704, 78701, 78703, 78745, 78746 that would place them inside this boundary. Placement uses our address cache, so this is a gap in our data, not a claim that Barton Hills has no bars.

Barton Hills: questions people actually ask

Is Barton Hills an official Austin neighborhood?

Barton Hills is one of 65 named areas in the City of Austin neighborhood-planning boundary dataset. Its status in the saved source is suspended. Inclusion in this file does not by itself mean a neighborhood plan was adopted. Well-known districts such as South Congress, Rainey Street and the Sixth Street entertainment district are not separate areas in this dataset; they sit inside a planning area, or straddle two. The Barton Hills boundary is a single polygon in the source file. The city last modified it on September 22, 2021.

How much construction is happening in Barton Hills?

City of Austin Development Services has issued 6,538 building permits that it has geocoded inside the Barton Hills planning-area boundary, the earliest dated February 1, 1978 and the most recent September 30, 2026, for a combined declared construction value of $520,224,382. Declared value is the figure the applicant put on the permit application, not market value or finished cost. Counted from the city's Issued Construction Permits dataset (3syk-w9eu), building permits only, over every issue date in that dataset. The boundary test needs a mapped coordinate, and about one building permit in seven (13.8% as published on 2026-07-26) carries no location, so those rows cannot be placed in any neighbourhood and are not in this figure.

What ZIP codes cover Barton Hills?

No ZIP code centroid falls inside the Barton Hills boundary, so we search the 5 nearest instead: 78704, 78701, 78703, 78745, 78746. We match ZIP codes to planning areas by testing each ZIP's centroid against the boundary polygon, so a large ZIP can overlap an area without its centre landing inside it. Use the boundary, not the ZIP, as the authority.