Spicewood, TX 78669 (Travis County)
About this property
An extraordinary opportunity to create a bespoke Hill Country estate in Tierra Vista, Willie Nelson’s exclusive gated enclave in Spicewood. One of the community’s few remaining buildable properties, this exceptional homesite commands an elevated position overlooking the Pedernales River and the surrounding Texas Hill Country, offering a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and architectural potential. Set atop a gently sloping hill, the property’s distinctive two-tiered configuration provides an exceptional foundation for a thoughtfully designed custom residence. Envision the main home positioned on the upper plateau to capture sweeping vistas, with the lower plateau offering abundant possibilities for expansive lawns, a resort-style pool, outdoor entertaining spaces, or additional landscape features. The elevated setting delivers a remarkable bird’s-eye perspective across the serene landscape, creating an atmosphere of quiet sophistication and effortless connection to nature. Within the privacy of Tierra Vista, residents enjoy a secluded retreat while remaining conveniently connected to Lake Travis, acclaimed dining, luxury shopping, wineries, and the recreational amenities of the Spicewood and Lake Travis corridor. Located within the highly regarded Lake Travis ISD. A truly rare canvas for an architectural statement—an opportunity to create a legacy property in one of the Texas Hill Country’s most distinctive private enclaves.
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22717 Rainbow Connection Skwy is located in Spicewood, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.
The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.
The 78669 zip code has a median household income of $126,422, a median home value of $576,200, and a median age of 46.2. The average household size is 2.56 people. The zip code has a total population of 11,980.
Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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