17324 Cain Clearing Pass, Austin, TX 78738

Located in the highly desirable Sweetwater Ranch community near Austin, this beautifully built 2023 home offers modern design, functional living space, and Hill Country charm. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, Bonus room with clear glass French doors, 2,423 square feet, and a 3 car tandem garage, this home provides the perfect balance of comfort and style. The thoughtfully designed open floor plan features spacious living areas, abundant natural light, and a seamless flow ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen opens to the main living space, creating a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings with wood tile floors throughout. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a well-appointed en-suite bath and generous closet space. Abundant Hill Country views off of the back patio.   Situated on a 0.181-acre lot in the sought-after Sweetwater Ranch Sec 2 Vlgs C subdivision, residents enjoy access to community amenities and the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. This move-in-ready home combines newer construction with a prime location—an excellent opportunity to enjoy the best of Hill Country living while staying close to everything Austin has to offer.

If your family's measuring success by the quality of your outdoor gatherings, 17324 Cain Clearing Pass in Sweetwater is the house built for it. This 2023 construction home sits on a 0.1814-acre lot with a covered patio and private yard designed for the kind of entertaining that makes you the neighborhood legend. Four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms give you space to host, while the open floor plan and wood tile flooring keep sightlines clear from kitchen to backyard so you're never missing the action.

The backyard setup is purpose-built for gathering. An automatic sprinkler system keeps the landscape maintained without thought, while the covered patio extends your living space year-round, protecting against Austin's intense sun or surprise rain. This is the stage where neighbors gather on weekend evenings, where kids run between yards without hesitation, and where the grill becomes the centerpiece of your social calendar. The kitchen opens directly to that outdoor space through clear glass French doors, meaning you can host without vanishing inside. Granite counters and a gas cooktop make meal prep effortless, and the kitchen island seats the crowd while you work.

At $330 per square foot for 2,423 square feet, this home offers solid value in the Lake Travis ISD area. Your kids attend Rough Hollow Elementary (GreatSchools 10/10), Lake Travis Middle School (8/10), and Lake Travis High School (8/10), all ranked and proven. The masonry construction with stone and stucco exterior handles the Hill Country climate without complaint. Inside, coffered ceilings, granite counters, ENERGY STAR appliances, and a dedicated study give you modern comfort and a spot to work from home. The primary bedroom sits on the main level, alongside a walk-in closet and two-primary-closet setup that actually makes sense.

The three-car tandem garage keeps your vehicles and gear organized, while the sprinkler system means your landscaping thrives without daily maintenance. At 37 days on market, this home is fresh to the active listing pool. Sweetwater Ranch places you between the convenience of Hill Country shopping and dining while keeping downtown Austin accessible. This is a house where the backyard becomes the heart of your family's life, where summer evenings stretch long, and where the memories pile up faster than the stories you'll tell about them.

Sweetwater is the Bee Cave community where the developer spent as much on the pool complex as some neighborhoods spend on their entire amenity package. The resort-style aquatic center includes a heated lap pool, a family pool with splash pad, and an adults-only pool, all surrounded by Hill Country landscaping and cabana seating. It sounds like a vacation resort, but this is a neighborhood amenity residents use on a regular Tuesday in June.

Sweetwater is in Bee Cave within the 78738 zip code, along Sweetwater Boulevard off Hamilton Pool Road. Downtown Austin is approximately 25 minutes east via Highway 71 to MoPac. The Bee Cave commercial district is about five minutes along the 71 corridor. Hamilton Pool Preserve is roughly 20 minutes west on Hamilton Pool Road. Reimers Ranch Park, with rock climbing, mountain biking, and Pedernales river access, is about 15 minutes in the same direction. Lake Travis boat ramps are 15 to 20 minutes away.

Housing reflects construction from 2015 through present. Hill Country Contemporary dominates at roughly 40 percent, with native limestone, metal roofing, and floor plans oriented around outdoor living. Texas Traditional accounts for about 25 percent. Modern Farmhouse at approximately 20 percent brings the open-plan aesthetic popular across Austin luxury. Lot sizes range from a fifth of an acre in townhome sections to three-quarters of an acre on estate lots. Pricing spans from the mid-$500s for patio homes to over $2.5 million for custom builds. The core market for a four-bedroom falls between $850,000 and $1.4 million.

Lake Travis ISD serves Sweetwater, with assignments at Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Travis Middle, and Lake Travis High. The district rests on strong academic performance, competitive athletics, and broad extracurriculars. Lake Travis High sends graduates to competitive universities statewide. The growing commercial tax base supplements residential revenue and supports per-student spending.

The internal trail system connects neighborhoods to the pool complex, parks, and common areas. Falconhead West trails are nearby for longer outings. Hamilton Pool draws visitors from across Texas but is close enough to feel local. Reimers Ranch offers 18-plus miles for biking and hiking plus river access. Cafe Blue handles seafood consistently. The Garden at Ellera brings Italian-influenced fare for date nights. Jack Allen's Kitchen serves Texas comfort food with local sourcing. Baguette et Chocolat provides French bakery and bistro. Meridian 98 brings a modern American menu. Summer revolves around pools and lake outings. Fall and spring push residents onto trails and into Hill Country parks.

Compared to Serene Hills, which emphasizes preserved green space, Sweetwater offers a larger community with more amenity infrastructure. Serene Hills is quieter and more intimate. Sweetwater is more active and programmed. Compared to Rough Hollow with its marina, Sweetwater lacks direct lake infrastructure but counters with the pool complex and a location closer to Bee Cave's commercial core. Rough Hollow suits buyers centered on the lake. Sweetwater suits those wanting resort amenities without tying routine to water.

Sweetwater fits families wanting a loaded amenity package, Lake Travis ISD, and Bee Cave convenience without committing to a lake or golf lifestyle. If your Saturday involves morning laps, an afternoon hike at Reimers Ranch, and dinner at one of five restaurants within ten minutes, this is where those things converge. The community is large enough for variety but structured enough that amenities create connection points. It is built for people who will actually use what the HOA provides.