12316 Carlsbad Dr, Austin, TX 78738

If you lived here...you could start your morning walking to the nearby Lake Pointe Elementary - one of Austin's top-rated schools and the kind of neighborhood anchor that shapes the whole community around it - while sipping coffee with neighbors doing the same. Weekends mean bicycles, fishing at Carlsbad Pond or a quick run to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's for whatever the backyard BBQ still needs.

That's Lake Pointe. The Hill Country is out one door, the city is out another and the lake is at the end of your trail.

At 3,353 square feet across four bedrooms and three baths, the home gives that life plenty of room. The main level keeps the primary suite tucked away from the action while the updated kitchen anchors it all. Upstairs, a game room connects three bedrooms and two full baths - a floor that works as hard or as quietly as the moment calls for.

Out back, the east-facing patio earns its keep year-round: sunny in the morning, shaded by afternoon, with a flat low-maintenance backyard already laid out for a pool. Miles of walking paths wind past the Hill Country Galleria and down to the private Lake Pointe dock on Lake Austin. Three routes to downtown mean you're never stuck.

12316 Carlsbad is where the life you want and the neighborhood you need finally show up at the same address.

This Austin home at 12316 Carlsbad Dr offers recent updates throughout that mean you move in without surprises or delays. At $985,000 ($294 per square foot), the 3,353 square foot residence sits turn-key ready for a family seeking both comfort and location in one of Austin's most established neighborhoods.

The kitchen anchors the main level with granite counters, a center island, and updated appliances including a built-in oven and cooktop. Recessed lighting flows through open living spaces designed around multiple dining areas and a breakfast bar, creating the kind of layout where family life actually happens. The primary bedroom stays on the main floor with a soaking tub and walk-in closet, ensuring privacy separate from daily activity. Upstairs, a dedicated game room connects three additional bedrooms and two full baths, giving the home that rare combination of togetherness and independence.

Lake Pointe Elementary, one of Lake Travis ISD's cornerstone schools, anchors the neighborhood and sits within walking distance. The school district extends through Lake Travis Middle and High School, consistently performing well across academics and extracurriculars. The Austin neighborhood itself was designed around accessibility to Lake Austin, with a shared boat dock at the end of tree-lined walking trails. Your commute to major employers sits manageable from this 78738 location, with downtown Austin reachable when needed but far enough that you maintain Hill Country separation.

The lot spans 0.196 acres with mature trees providing scale and privacy. Full sprinkler coverage front, rear, and side keeps the landscape maintained without daily attention. The east-facing patio catches morning sun and afternoon shade, overlooking a flat backyard already positioned for pool installation or expanded outdoor living. Two-car garage and full gutters handle the practical maintenance details.

Hill Country Galleria sits nearby for everyday shopping, with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's accessible for weekend planning. The neighborhood walks to more than just school - miles of paths connect residents to the broader Austin community and its focus on actual outdoor living rather than theoretically beautiful spaces.

This is the rare Austin property where nothing is deferred, nothing is cosmetic, and nothing demands your first Saturday home improvement project.