The Hills offers a peaceful and quiet environment with low traffic noise, creating a calm living atmosphere. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes built around 1995, with spacious three and four-bedroom options available. Parking is convenient throughout the area, making vehicle access smooth and hassle-free. While bicycling infrastructure is limited due to varied terrain, the community's slower pace encourages relaxation and tranquility. Residents benefit from a setting that promotes privacy and comfort. This neighborhood presents a chance to reside in a serene location with well-maintained housing options amidst a thoughtfully designed layout.
The Hills offers a calm environment. Most areas in The Hills are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
Located at 2 The Hills Drive, this revived community park features a playscape, pavilion, basketball court, and musical instruments, following a revitalization completed in 2024 that expanded parking, smoothed lawns, and upgraded amenities, making it a vibrant hub for neighborhood families.
A scenic walking trail under continual expansion surrounds part of The Hills along The Hills Drive, with phase 4—including a bridge alongside the dam—approved in spring 2024 and slated for completion by late summer, enhancing connectivity and outdoor access for residents.
While technically adjacent, The Trails subdivision offers residents private marina access to Lake LBJ with covered slips and miles of Hill Country trails, providing a unique waterside and equestrian lifestyle just steps from The Hills.
Just east of The Hills via Summit Rock Boulevard is the exclusive Summit Rock Golf Club, offering a private golf course and clubhouse that serve as a highly desirable recreational touchpoint for nearby hillside residents.
Nestled in the western edge of Horseshoe Bay, The Hills benefits from the city’s designation as a dark‑sky community, where minimal artificial lighting offers stunning night skies, serene privacy, and abundant wildlife sightings that define its peaceful Hill Country setting.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This family-friendly pumpkin-season attraction is a convenient regional outing from The Hills and Horseshoe Bay, with mazes, hayrides, pumpkins, goat feeding, barrel trains, flower picking, and other activities. It offers an easy way to enjoy classic Hill Country fall traditions without traveling into Austin.
View event details →Free live music in downtown Marble Falls makes this a relaxed weeknight or early-weekend option for residents near Horseshoe Bay. Visitors can pair the outdoor concert with dinner, drinks, and a stroll through the downtown shops, creating a low-key regional evening rather than a full-day excursion.
View event details →The annual downtown car show is a close-to-home Saturday activity for classic-car fans, families, and anyone wanting to support a local community fundraiser. Its Marble Falls location is especially practical for Horseshoe Bay residents, and the event can be combined with breakfast, lunch, and shopping downtown.
View event details →This seasonal Oktoberfest-style celebration gives nearby residents a chance to enjoy Hill Country beer, food, and fall atmosphere at a brewery setting. It is a reasonable regional outing from The Hills and Horseshoe Bay for adults, couples, and groups looking for a festive weekend experience without going into central Austin.
View event details →The multi-day Fall Festival is one of the area’s most useful family and community events, with carnival rides, games, live music, vendors, and food. Johnson Park is an accessible regional destination for Horseshoe Bay households seeking a larger seasonal celebration while staying within the Highland Lakes area.
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Local characteristics and demographics for The Hills
