1702 Bay Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78746

Roof replacement just completed! Step through the inviting front porch, enhanced by an elegant brick facade, and into a home that seamlessly blends sophistication and warmth. The well-appointed island kitchen, a culinary enthusiast's dream, offers a breakfast bar and opens up to a spacious dining area and a vaulted great room anchored by an elegant fireplace. Stainless steel appliances, including a 6-burner Wolf cooktop with pot filler, and a sleek stainless farm sink, elevate the kitchen's functionality and style. This light filled one story has been thoughtfully updated, featuring practical and timeless wood and travertine floors throughout. A versatile living space adjacent to the kitchen presents opportunities for a home office, a toy room or a long awaited hobby room. The generous primary bedroom and bath create a tranquil retreat with high ceilings, an oversized walk-in closet, and updated bath. Situated on a sprawling, flat and usable .42Acre corner lot in a beautifully treed setting. Step out onto the enormous back patio with covered pergola, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. A backyard fire pit adds a touch of ambiance, turning evenings into memorable gatherings. A detached and oversized side-entry garage, connected by a covered walkway, adds convenience and aesthetic appeal in addition to priceless additional storage. This well-loved residence combines modern amenities with classic charm for a life of comfort and style. Welcome home to your perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Served by the award winning Eanes Independent School District. Lost Creek has a fabulous community play ground, great hiking trails, and portions of Barton Creek wind around the community. Don't miss lots of great info at www.lostcreekld.org Also nearby is Westlake Country Club (formerly Lost Creek Country Club) with golf, tennis, and swimming available through a membership purchase. Lost Creek Limited District is a taxing entity for the Lost Creek area.

Lost Creek is the neighborhood where Forest Trail Elementary parents have been walking their kids to school along the same shaded sidewalks for over 40 years, and many of them grew up doing the exact same thing. That kind of generational continuity is rare in Austin, a city that has reinvented itself several times during Lost Creek's existence. The neighborhood has held steady through all of it.

Lost Creek sits between Loop 360 and Barton Creek, just south of Bee Caves Road in West Austin. Downtown is a straight 15-minute shot east on Bee Caves Road to MoPac. The Barton Creek Square area is about eight minutes east, and Bee Cave's commercial district is five minutes west. The location threads a needle that is hard to find elsewhere. You are close enough to everything urban but surrounded by enough topography and tree cover that the city feels distant.

Housing spans about four decades, with most original homes built between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Texas Traditional architecture accounts for roughly 35 percent, with brick and stone exteriors and pitched rooflines. Ranch-style homes make up about 25 percent, and Mediterranean and Hill Country Contemporary each represent about 15 percent. Lot sizes range from a third of an acre to over an acre, with mature oak and pecan canopy throughout. Pricing runs from the high $700s for smaller unrenovated homes to over $3 million for updated estates on premium lots. The median transaction for a four-bedroom in good condition falls between $1.2 million and $1.8 million.

Eanes ISD is the anchor. Forest Trail Elementary serves Lost Creek directly and carries a decades-long reputation as one of the strongest elementary campuses in Central Texas. Students feed into Hill Country Middle and Westlake High, which competes at the highest levels in academics and UIL activities. Westlake's college placement record is among the best in the state. The Eanes tax base funds facilities and staffing ratios that most districts cannot match.

Mornings start with joggers heading to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, accessible from multiple trailheads nearby. Lost Creek Trail connects to Sculpture Falls, one of the most popular swimming holes on Barton Creek. Twin Falls is another favorite via a moderate hike from the eastern edge. The country club anchors social life with golf, tennis, swimming, and a dining room that serves as informal community gathering spot. County Line on the Hill is a longtime barbecue institution at the neighborhood's edge. Laurel Restaurant brings refined American cooking. The Grove on West 6th is a quick drive for patio dining. Lee's Kitchen handles casual weeknight meals, and Bob's Steak and Chop House covers the steakhouse occasions.

Lost Creek sits between higher-profile neighbors and benefits from the comparison. Rob Roy and Westlake Highlands to the east carry higher prices and more visible luxury signaling. Bee Cave's newer master-planned communities to the west offer updated homes but lack the tree cover and character. Lost Creek offers Eanes ISD at a lower entry point than Barton Creek or Rob Roy, with more personality than production communities further west.

Lost Creek is right for families who prioritize Eanes ISD, greenbelt access, and a mature tree-covered setting over new construction and resort amenities. The daily rhythm is school drop-off, trail run, work, evening walk, repeat. If you want a neighborhood where kids walk to elementary school and you can hike to a swimming hole the same morning, Lost Creek makes that possible. It is not trying to impress anyone, which is precisely what makes it impressive to the people who understand what they are looking at.