2601 Buckminster Ct, Austin, TX 78746

West Rim neighborhood looks like it was taken straight from the pages of a storybook. Mature trees line the streets, and timeless architecture fills each estate-sized lot. It’s the kind of place where kids roam freely, doors are left unlocked, and core memories are made.Here’s a rare opportunity to own one of the most elegant homes in the neighborhood. Tucked away in the cul-de-sac of a quiet street, this 5500 sq ft five-bedroom home has been completely updated and remodeled—every detail polished, every room move-in ready. Inside, you’ll find clean, thoughtful design and turnkey comfort… a space that lives as beautifully as it looks.And it only gets better. Step outside to your own private oasis—complete with a pool and hot tub, cabana with an outdoor kitchen and half bath, sports court, and plenty of room to play, relax, and entertain. Still need a reason to fall in love? Let’s talk about the neighborhood’s private homeowner’s park. A hidden sidewalk leads you and your neighbors down to this exclusive gated park on Lake Austin. It’s your family’s 24/7 rec center, offering everything you need to enjoy Austin’s year-round outdoor lifestyle—tennis, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, a playscape, BBQ grill, and of course… your very own boat dock for exploring Lake Austin. What sets this apart from any other home? Three traditional West Rim lots could fit inside the perimeter of this one lot, this one has immediate access to a boat slip, in addition to public water it also has a water well for landscaping and pool, and a potential additional entrance from Westlake Dr. It has also been pre-inspected and sellers are willing to share that report with potential buyers. Call me today to schedule an appointment so that you can experience firsthand what makes this incredible estate truly one-of-a-kind.

2601 Buckminister Ct puts 1.061 acres in Westlake Hills behind one address, and that kind of land is rare in Austin 78746 at any price, let alone $4.95 million. In a market where many Westlake lots trade far smaller, 2601 Buckminister Ct pairs estate scale with a cul-de-sac setting, a pool, and direct access to one of the most desirable stretches of Lake Austin living.

This residential single family residence in Westlake Hills offers 5,521 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-car garage, and one fireplace. The home was built in 1983, which matters here because buyers get the mature tree canopy, larger lot pattern, and established streetscape that newer sections of Austin cannot replicate. At $897 per square foot and just 2 days on market, the property stands out for both land value and usable improvements. The outdoor setup does real work for daily life, not just showings, with room to swim, entertain, and spread out without feeling packed in by nearby homes.

Location is a major part of the appeal. Westlake Drive and Loop 360 are both close, which gives the address practical access to downtown and the rest of West Austin. In normal conditions, Downtown Austin is often about 15 to 20 minutes away, and The Domain is usually closer to 25 to 30 minutes. That keeps major employers such as Google downtown and Apple’s Austin campus within a realistic commute while preserving the privacy buyers expect in this part of Travis County. You are also near Lake Austin, Pennybacker Bridge, and Davenport Village, with quick access to dining, daily services, and waterfront recreation.

For families focused on schools, 2601 Buckminister Ct is in Eanes ISD, one of the most recognized districts in Central Texas. Assigned schools include Bridge Point Elementary, Hill Country Middle, and Westlake High School. Those campuses are a major reason Westlake Hills continues to hold long-term value, especially for buyers who want a Westlake address with both neighborhood identity and practical school access.

What is it like to live here? It is a large-lot Westlake lifestyle with more breathing room than most buyers expect this close to central Austin. The private neighborhood park and boat dock access add another layer of utility that is hard to duplicate, especially for owners who actually use Lake Austin instead of just wanting to live near it. For buyers who care about land, school pedigree, and long-range value in Austin, this is the kind of address that stays relevant in every market cycle.

Westlake Hills is an incorporated city in Austin's 78746 ZIP code, five minutes west of downtown via Bee Caves Road. Eanes ISD - ranked #1 in Texas by Niche 2026 - draws most buyers. Median home price $2.4M, with estates from $1.2M updates to $10M+ hilltop compounds.

Roughly 1,000 total homes sit on wooded lots averaging half an acre to two acres, spread across the hills south of the Colorado River. Lost Creek, Davenport Ranch, The Oaks, and Bee Caves Woods each have a different character - from 1970s ranches on established lots to new-build Hill Country Contemporary estates with 20-foot ceilings and limestone facades.

The housing stock is in a generational transition. Original 1970s-80s ranch homes sell as teardowns at $1-2M for land alone, replaced by $3-8M contemporary builds. At any given time, 25-30 homes are actively listed. Inventory is tight, and a meaningful share of deals happen off-market through agent networks.

What defines daily life here: morning coffee at Swedish Hill, school drop-off at Eanes Elementary or Bridge Point, a trail run at Wild Basin Preserve, and dinner at Sway or Las Palomas without crossing MoPac. This is a quiet neighborhood built around schools and outdoor access, not nightlife or walkable retail. The people who live here chose it for exactly that trade-off.