Nearby Heart of Austin Homes featured neighborhoods include ...
 Avery Ranch ♦ Colina Vista ♦ Covered Bridge ♦ Crystal Falls ♦ Falconhead-Falconhead West ♦ Flintrock (coming) ♦ The Hills of Lakeway ♦ Lake Pointe ♦ Lost Creek ♦ Reserve at Brushy Creek ♦ Ridge at Lantana ♦ River Place ♦ Rough Hollow ♦ Senna Hills ♦ Steiner Ranch ♦ Travis Country West ♦ Walsh Trails
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River Place Austin Subdivision ♦ Location
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Zip Code: Austin, TX 78730
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Austin MLS Area: RN (River North)
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Neighborhood Location: The River Place subdivision is located just east of the intersection of RR 620 and RR 2222. The entrance to the neighborhood is on River Place Blvd. This road and the other main road (Big View Drive) meander through the beautiful, rolling hills of Travis County on the west side of Austin. River Place is bordered on its south side by Lake Austin, where some very large and nice homes are found.
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More River Place Info: Scroll down the page to learn more about River Place.
River Place Austin ♦ Homes for Sale ♦ Lake Austin and Golf Course Homes
The home search that follows shows the current MLS listings of homes for sale in the western Austin River Place subdivision. If you find a home that interests you, just want more information, or want a NO Pressure tour of River Place Homes, call Jim at 512.913.1557.
River Place Austin ♦ Real Estate Market Report ♦ 2008-2012
The table that follows will give you an idea of the value and sizes of homes in River Place, and of the real estate market in River Place. River Place homes range in age from 1991 to 2012, and vary widely in price.
RIVER PLACE AUSTIN ♦ Real Estate Market Data ♦ 2008-2012
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Year
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# of Homes Sold
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Median Sales Price
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Avg. Sales Price
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Sales Price Range
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Avg. Days on Mkt.
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Age of Homes Sold
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Sq. Ft. of Homes Sold
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2008
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57
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$495,000
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$681,757
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$310,000 to $3,750,000
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75
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1992 to 2008
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2,194 to 10,454
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2009 |
60 |
$461,500 |
$498,183 |
$280,000 to $1,260,000 |
97 |
1991 to 2009 |
1,838 to 5,250 |
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2010 |
42 |
$451,000 |
$496,524 |
$318,000 to $1,470,000 |
89 |
1992 to 2006 |
2,349 to 7,159 |
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2011 |
76 |
$448,500 |
$585,726 |
$250,000 to $2,850,000 |
95 |
1991 to 2008 |
1,821 to 7,969 |
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2012 |
103 |
$479,500 |
$572,849 |
$292,000 to $2,900,000 |
72 |
1991 to 2012 |
1,864 to 6,948 |
River Place real estate market data from the Austin Board of Realtors MLS, 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2012.
Features ♦ River Place Subdivision
River Place is a very nice, upscale neighborhood in the Hill Country west of Austin. The original development of this beautiful portion of Hill Country real estate began in the early 1990s, and is continuing on a small scale at the end of 2012 with custom homes. When building is finished, there will be more than 1,200 homes in the River Place community.
River Place Country Club
The primary amenity of the River Place neighborhood is the River Place Country Club, located at 4207 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78730. The club features ...
 • A 6,611 yard 18-hole championship golf course designed by world famous Austin native Tom Kite. Golfers of all skill levels can play the course, which is marked by rolling terrain, trees, creeks and streams.
• Eight lighted outdoor tennis courts (with adult tennis leagues and junior tennis programs).
• A 48,000 sq. ft. clubhouse that houses a large state-of-the-art fitness center, and plenty of room for great dining and social events.
• A junior Olympic 25-meter pool, with certified swim instructors, summer swim team and a summer swim camp.
River Place ♦ Subdivision Parks ♦ Views
 The River Place neighborhood also features two parks. Sun Tree Park, located where River Place Blvd. meets Big View Drive, has a nice pavilion with restrooms and picnic tables, gazebo, playscape and swings for children, soccer field, basketball court and grills. It is a place the whole family can enjoy!
Woodlands Park is located on Big View Dr. at the lower elevation of River Place not far from Lake Austin. This park features a large pavilion, grills, play equipment for children, tennis court and practice soccer fields.
In addition to gorgeous Hill Country and golf course views through much of River Place, the subdivision has three scenic overlooks, a Nature Trail that follows Panther Creek as it heads toward Lake Austin, and a Board Walk across from the Woodlands Park.
River Place ♦ Home Choices
Buyers in River Place can choose from a wide range of home sizes and home prices, making it accessible to a wide range of families. Homes in River Place have as little as 1,838 sq. ft. to over 10,000 sq. ft. of living space.
Depending on your budget and what you are looking for in a home, you can find homes with Hill Country, golf course, and Lake Austin views. You can even find Lake Austin waterfront homesites and homes.
River Place Austin ♦ Location, Location, Location
River Place is located about 14 miles from Downtown Austin (via RM 2222), making for a pretty short commute to jobs and other great features in the Austin area. The neighborhood is also close to plenty of shopping, including Lakeline Mall at RR 620 and US 183, and the Hill Country Galleria in the Village of Bee Cave. River Place is also just a short drive from the boating and fishing opportunities on Lake Travis.
River Place Austin ♦ HOA ♦ Tax Rates
Membership in the River Place Residential Community Association (RCA, or HOA) is mandatory. The HOA fees cover common expenses of the association, including administration and the maintenance and operation of River Place.
2012 tax rates in River Place totaled $2.59 per $100 of property value. Taxing authorities include Travis County, Leander ISD, River Place MUD, the Travis County hospital and emergency service districts and the Austin Community College District. It is wise to confirm the taxes to be paid before purchasing a home.
Video Tour ♦ River Place Austin Subdivision
This movie is intended to give you an introduction to River Place: its homes, neighborhood features, golf course and beauty. Click the image arrow to begin. Enjoy!
Public Schools for Students ♦ River Place Austin
The River Place subdivision is located within the boundaries of the Leander Independent School District, making the neighborhood a top choice for homeowners. For the 2012-2013 school year, River Place students are slated to attend the following schools:
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Elementary School: River Place (grades K-5 ♦ 6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd., Austin, TX 78730 ♦ 512/434.7026).
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Middle School: Four Points (grades 6-8 ♦ 9700 McNeil Drive, Austin, 78750 ♦ 512/570-3700)
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High School: Vandegrift (grades 9-12 ♦ 9500 McNeil Drive, Austin, 78750 ♦ 512/570-2300)
Parents and potential residents of River Place should check with the LISD (link above) to verify current schools.
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