5 bed, 5 bath, 6,986 sqft on 1.35 acres in Austin. Austin, TX 78734. $3,650,000. Lake Travis ISD.
About This Home
Beautifully & impeccably remodeled from top to bottom, this Santa Barbara-style estate sits on 1.34 acres in the gated waterfront community of Costa Bella within Lake Travis ISD. One of its most exceptional features is the location—simply step through the backyard gate and you're approximately 30 yards from the neighborhood's premier amenities, including the tennis and basketball courts, clubhouse, private marina, and the property's existing boat slip. Walk over in moments or take your golf cart for effortless lake living.
A circular drive lead to an impressive 35-foot rotunda entry. The main residence offers four spacious upstairs bedrooms, while a detached two-room casita overlooking the pool provides ideal accommodations for guests, extended family, or a private office.
Inside, a beautifully redesigned study creates an elegant work-from-home space with 2nd study area adjacent to the primary bedroom. The formal lounge with fireplace, stylish step-down bar, & inviting living room flow seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining areas. The chef's kitchen, dining area, & family room all enjoy views of & direct access to the resort-style backyard.
Upstairs, a media room opens to a balcony overlooking the pool & grounds. Multiple covered outdoor living spaces feature a full bar, fireplace, & generous seating areas. The resort-inspired pool includes a shallow beach entry & swim-up bar, while the flat, highly usable backyard offers abundant space for recreation & even the potential to add a pickleball court.
Residents enjoy outstanding amenities, including a private marina, the sports courts, & a beautifully renovated clubhouse with a full kitchen, gathering spaces, conference room, & expansive covered terrace overlooking Lake Travis.
Offering luxury, convenience, & an unmatched lifestyle just 20–25 minutes from both downtown Austin & The Domain, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Costa Bella's most ideally positioned homes.
The circular rotunda entry at 201 Costa Bella Drive announces this Santa Barbara-style estate with unmistakable presence, a 6,986-square-foot residence that commands 1.349 acres in the gated waterfront community of Austin within Lake Travis ISD. Built in 1999 and meticulously remodeled, the home achieves that rare quality of timeless architecture paired with contemporary refinement, priced at $3.65 million or $522 per square foot.
The grand foyer flows into formal entertaining spaces designed for sustained hospitality. The formal lounge anchors the interior with a fireplace and step-down bar, while the chef's kitchen and multiple dining areas serve as natural gathering points. A dedicated study and secondary study adjacent to the master suite support both professional work and quiet retreat. The media room on the upper level opens to a balcony overlooking the resort-style pool and grounds, creating another entertaining vantage point. This layered approach to living and entertaining space reflects deliberate architectural planning across four upstairs bedrooms and a detached two-room casita positioned to overlook the pool and provide independent guest accommodation or home office space.
The primary suite represents the home's most private sanctuary. Appointed with a soaking tub, walk-in closets, and views toward the grounds, the master retreat follows the Santa Barbara tradition of creating a personal retreat within a larger estate.
The grounds leverage the full 1.349 acres with resort-inspired landscaping, large mature trees exceeding 40 feet, and a resort-style pool featuring a shallow beach entry and swim-up bar. Multiple covered porches and patios with a full outdoor bar and fireplace extend the living footprint across the property. The layout accommodates recreational expansion, with genuine space for additional amenities like pickleball courts.
Location within Austin places residents 30 yards from the community's private marina, boat slips, tennis and basketball courts, and clubhouse with full kitchen and Lake Travis views. The property sits in Lake Travis ISD, serving students through Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle, and Lake Travis High School. Downtown Austin reaches in roughly 20 to 25 minutes via direct routes, with comparable drive times to major employment centers. This proximity balances serious waterfront living with metropolitan access, positioning 201 Austin as a rare convergence of leisure amenities, privacy, and practical connectivity.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $3,650,000
- Listed
- June 18, 2026
- Asking price per sq ft
- $522
Keenan Luxury Market Index: $3M-$5M single-family homes across the Austin area sold at a median $734 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months (181 sales), as of October 15, 2026.
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1999
- Lot Size
- 1.35 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $522
- HOA
- $2,970/year
- Garage
- 4 spaces
- Pool
- Yes
Listing information last updated June 21, 2026.
Listed by Christies Intl Real Estate Lone Star
MLS# 1856580 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Bar
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling-High
- Chandelier
- Stone Counters
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Entrance Foyer
- High Speed Internet
- In-Law Floorplan
- Interior Steps
- Kitchen Island
- Multiple Dining Areas
- Multiple Living Areas
- Pantry
- Soaking Tub
- Sound System
- Storage
- Study
- Home Office
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wet Bar
- Built-In Gas Range
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Water Purifier
- Water Softener
- Carpet
- Stone
- Tile
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 3
Exterior & Lot
- Balcony
- Boat Dock - Shared
- Boat Slip
- Outdoor Grill
- Private Yard
- Masonry – All Sides
- Stucco
- Back Yard
- Close to Clubhouse
- Corner Lot
- Front Yard
- Landscaped
- Level
- Near Golf Course
- Sprinkler - Automatic
- Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Fenced
- Full
- Wrought Iron
- Slab
- Covered
- Patio
- Porch
- Rear Porch
- Side Porch
- Roof
- Tile
- Lot Size
- 1.35 Acres
- Attached
- Circular Driveway
- Detached
- Door-Multi
- Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Pool
- Yes
- Lake Privileges
Financial
- HOA Fee
- $2,970 / year
- Original List Price
- $3,650,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $522
Utilities
- Electricity Available
- Phone Available
- Propane
- Underground Utilities
- Water Available
- Water Source
- MUD
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Transaction History
5 records on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 201 Costa Bella DR, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $18,000Original list: $18,000MLS 8973261
- Listed · June 20, 2026$18,000
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $3,650,000Original list: $3,650,000MLS 1856580
- Listed · June 18, 2026$3,650,000
- LeasedSeptember 8, 2025Asking rent: $17,000/moMLS 3735604
- WithdrawnListed 2025Current price: $3,695,000Original list: $3,995,000MLS 6221071
- ExpiredListed 2001Current price: $2,380,000Original list: $2,580,000MLS 593892
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Listed with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $3,650,000
- Original list
- $3,650,000
- Price movement
- No verified reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Jun 18, 2026 · 120 days
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $3,324,813
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1999
- Parcel ID
- 000000457563
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025+10.2% | — | $3,324,813 | — | — |
2024+2.7% | — | $3,018,429 | $402,500 | $2,135,424 |
2023+8.3% | — | $2,939,980 | $402,500 | $2,615,929 |
2022 | — | $2,714,269 | $402,500 | $2,537,480 |
Zoned Schools & District Context
Lake Travis
Hudson Bend
Lake Pointe Elementary
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes and home insurance. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
HOA source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS, as of 2026-10-15T18:07:23.485+00:00; normalized from annual dues.
20% ($730K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$3,650,000
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List price
$3,650,000
Price per sqft
$522/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
120 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$3.7M original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 15, 2026.
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