Austin, TX 78738 (Travis County)
About this property
Set on 2.5 private acres in the heart of Bee Cave, this beautifully updated Hill Country retreat offers the rare combination of space, flexibility, and convenience just minutes from Austin. Surrounded by sweeping views and stunning sunsets, the home feels like a peaceful escape while remaining close to everything you need. The thoughtfully designed three-level floor plan lends itself to a variety of lifestyles, featuring a main-level primary suite, three additional bedrooms upstairs, and a spacious lower-level suite complete with its own living area, bedroom, full bath, and private patio. Whether you’re hosting long-term guests, accommodating multi-generational living, creating the ultimate work-from-home setup, or exploring income-producing opportunities, this home adapts with ease. Inside, soaring beamed ceilings, designer finishes, and walls of glass create a warm, elevated atmosphere filled with natural light. New sliding glass doors in the living room, dining area, and primary suite frame breathtaking Hill Country views and open to expansive decks designed for relaxing, entertaining, and taking in the scenery. The primary suite serves as a true retreat, featuring a custom walk-in shower, sitting area, and serene views. Extensive updates throughout the home include hardwood flooring, tile, paint, fixtures, kitchen appliances, windows, decking, HVAC systems and ductwork, along with a standing-seam metal roof. A detached 700-square-foot garage with electricity provides endless possibilities for a workshop, studio, fitness space, home office, or additional storage. Despite its private setting, you’re less than 10 minutes from H-E-B, the Hill Country Galleria, restaurants, and shopping, with top-rated Lake Travis ISD schools just minutes away. Offering privacy, versatility, and an exceptional Hill Country lifestyle, this is a property that truly has it all.
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5203 Cueva Dr is located in Austin, 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.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78738 zip code has a median household income of $169,911, a median home value of $754,600, and a median age of 43.4. The average household size is 2.54 people.
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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