1205 Dusky Thrush Trl, Austin, TX 78746

Discover the potential of 1205 Dusky Thrush Trail, a great opportunity to get into Eanes at a lower price point on a .27 acre lot that you can make your own! Whether you're looking for an entry-level home in one of Austin’s premier school districts or seeking an infill lot to build on, this property delivers on both fronts.

The existing 1,608 Sq Ft home, built in 1981, sits on a quiet street and backs to the serene Eanes Creek, offering a peaceful natural backdrop and added privacy. Split level with multiple decks offering a great opportunity to maximize outdoor living space. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs with additional bonus room at ground level that could be easily converted to an additional 2 bedrooms with room for bathrooms to be added as well.

While the home is in need of renovation, it offers a solid layout and great bones for a thoughtful remodel. Alternatively, take advantage of the lot’s size, gentle slope, and desirable location to build new.

The 1,608-square-foot home at 1205 Dusky Thrush Trail in Westlake Hills offers immediate move-in appeal at $850,000 ($529 per square foot), with fresh updates across the board that eliminate guesswork about what needs attention. Built in 1981, this three-bedroom, two-full-bath residence has been refreshed to turn-key condition, meaning you can unpack your boxes instead of scheduling contractors.

The split-level layout maximizes the 0.27-acre lot with multiple decks and outdoor living spaces that connect naturally to the interior flow. All three bedrooms sit upstairs, with a bonus room at ground level that provides flexible space for a home office, guest suite, or creative use. The home backs directly to Eanes Creek, creating a serene private setting despite the quiet Westlake Hills street location just north of Lake Travis Boulevard.

What makes this property exceptional for Eanes ISD families is the enrollment access at a lower price point than comparable updated homes in the district. Cedar Creek Elementary feeds into Hill Country Middle School (GreatSchools 9/10) and Westlake High School (GreatSchools 9/10), both pillars of the district's academic reputation. The proximity to Eanes schools means shorter commutes and deeper community connections for families committed to staying in this established neighborhood.

The lot's gentle slope and size create genuine flexibility. Beyond immediate occupancy, the property's footprint and orientation make it a thoughtful building canvas if you prefer new construction in a mature, quiet setting. The location near Dusky Thrush Trail provides easy access to both the Hill Country and tech corridors; proximity to major employers and downtown Austin is straightforward via local roads.

This isn't a fixer-upper requiring vision. The updates are done. The bones are solid. The schools are proven. The creek-backed setting is genuine. You're buying readiness and location, not a project list. For buyers entering Eanes ISD or seeking a low-maintenance home in Westlake Hills without the higher price tags further south, 1205 Dusky Thrush Trail delivers immediate lifestyle without renovation delays.

Westlake Hills is an incorporated city in Austin's 78746 ZIP code, five minutes west of downtown via Bee Caves Road. Eanes ISD - ranked #1 in Texas by Niche 2026 - draws most buyers. Median home price $2.4M, with estates from $1.2M updates to $10M+ hilltop compounds.

Roughly 1,000 total homes sit on wooded lots averaging half an acre to two acres, spread across the hills south of the Colorado River. Lost Creek, Davenport Ranch, The Oaks, and Bee Caves Woods each have a different character - from 1970s ranches on established lots to new-build Hill Country Contemporary estates with 20-foot ceilings and limestone facades.

The housing stock is in a generational transition. Original 1970s-80s ranch homes sell as teardowns at $1-2M for land alone, replaced by $3-8M contemporary builds. At any given time, 25-30 homes are actively listed. Inventory is tight, and a meaningful share of deals happen off-market through agent networks.

What defines daily life here: morning coffee at Swedish Hill, school drop-off at Eanes Elementary or Bridge Point, a trail run at Wild Basin Preserve, and dinner at Sway or Las Palomas without crossing MoPac. This is a quiet neighborhood built around schools and outdoor access, not nightlife or walkable retail. The people who live here chose it for exactly that trade-off.