13408 Galleria Cir, Austin, TX 78738

Welcome to this loft-style, tri-level property in heart of Bee Cave and in the thick of it all at the Hill Country Galleria. Literally steps from amazing restaurants, shops, fitness, entertainment and more this stand alone home is a study in luxury and comfort. All of your needs are met with 3 generous sized bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and almost 2400 square feet of high-end design and finishes. This property features high-end finishes throughout with beautiful white oak floors, high ceilings, incredible natural light and its own in-house elevator. The first floor offers your first guest bedroom with accompanying bathroom so friends and family have their own space. The second floor is your main gathering space with an incredible open floor plan living, dining and kitchen with 12 foot high, elegantly beamed ceilings, fireplace and enormous glass sliders for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The kitchen is well appointed with gorgeous white stone waterfall countertops, a Wolf oven and range, Wolf microwave and Subzero refrigerator. On warm days and nights you can enjoy dining al fresco on the deck large enough for table and chairs. The top floor has your primary suite with a large bedroom bathed in natural light, a walk-in closet and fantastic bathroom with white stone countertops and a glass enclosed shower with dual shower heads. An additional en-suite guest bedroom/office with beautiful views and your dedicated laundry room with new LG washer/dryer round out the third level. Other amenities include an attached 2 car garage, automatic blinds, powder room and Restoration Hardware light fixtures. Situated in the fantastic Lake Pointe Elementary and Lake Travis High School districts, this 2022 build has barely been lived in and shows like new construction. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this stunning, move-in-ready home today.

Bee Cave was a one-stoplight town on Highway 71 as recently as 2005. Today it has its own city government, a regional shopping center, and some of the most expensive residential real estate west of downtown Austin. That speed of transformation makes it unusual even by Central Texas standards, and it explains why the community still has a slight identity split between its rural Hill Country roots and its newer suburban polish.

Bee Cave sits about 15 miles west of downtown along Highway 71, with Ranch Road 620 forming its eastern boundary and the Hill Country stretching west toward Dripping Springs. The commute downtown takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic at the 71/MoPac merge. Heading north on 620 reaches Lakeway and the Lake Travis marinas. Heading south puts you on Hamilton Pool Road and some of the best swimming holes in the region. Hill Country Galleria provides most of what residents need day to day without driving into Austin proper.

Residential architecture reflects the Hill Country Contemporary style that dominates western Travis County - roughly 35% of homes feature native limestone, standing seam metal roofs, and walls of glass oriented toward canyon views. Another 25% lean Mediterranean with stucco, clay tile roofs, and courtyard entries. The remaining inventory splits between Modern Farmhouse builds and traditional ranch-style homes. Lot sizes range from quarter-acre in Falconhead to five-acre spreads in unincorporated pockets. Townhomes start in the mid-$500s, while custom builds in Spanish Oaks or Mirador regularly exceed $2 million. The median sale price has hovered near $900,000.

Lake Travis ISD serves Bee Cave, and it is one of the strongest draws for families relocating from central Austin. Bee Cave Elementary and Lake Travis Elementary feed into Lake Travis Middle School and Lake Travis High School, which competes at the 6A level in athletics and has strong fine arts programs. The district's tax rate is competitive with Eanes ISD, and elementary test scores consistently place in the top quartile statewide. Parents moving from Austin ISD often cite smaller class sizes and newer facilities as deciding factors.

Daily life anchors around Hill Country Galleria for shopping, but the real draw is what surrounds the town. Milton Reimers Ranch Park offers over 2,600 acres of mountain biking, rock climbing, and river access. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a 20-minute drive. Bee Cave Central Park has a splash pad for younger kids, and Falconhead Golf Club gives golfers a Hill Country layout without a full country club membership. For food, Cafe Blue does sophisticated seafood, Baguette et Chocolat handles French pastries, and Buenos Aires Cafe serves Argentine empanadas with a following across Austin. Chisos Grill covers Texas comfort food, Jack Allen's Kitchen anchors the farm-to-table crowd, and Via 313 handles pizza nights.

Bee Cave sits between Lakeway and Dripping Springs in both geography and price. It is less expensive than lakefront Lakeway but pricier than Dripping Springs, which trades proximity for larger lots. Compared to Westlake Hills, Bee Cave offers newer construction and larger lots at lower per-square-foot prices, though you lose Eanes ISD. The 71 corridor continues to develop, which supports property values but means the area feels less quiet than five years ago.

Bee Cave works for families who want Lake Travis ISD and Hill Country living without fully committing to a lakefront lifestyle. It fits people who work from home or have flexible schedules, since the Highway 71 commute can test patience during peak hours. And it suits buyers who want newer construction with fewer maintenance surprises. If you need to be downtown every day by 8 AM, look closer in. But if your priorities are space, schools, and outdoor recreation access, Bee Cave has a strong case.