3209 Rustic River Cv, Austin, TX 78746

Tucked inside River Oaks, one of Westlake’s most beloved gated communities, this is the kind of home that feels increasingly hard to find. Here, neighbors know neighbors, evening walks with the dog are part of daily life, and Halloween still brings children into the streets and the entire community to life. With almost 7,000 sqft, 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, this gracious traditional home offers an exceptional amount of space without sacrificing warmth. White oak floors, shutter-framed windows, generous room proportions and timeless architectural details create interiors that feel established, comfortable and inviting. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with its own private office, beautifully remodeled bath and separate his-and-hers walk-in closets. Secondary bedrooms are notably generous, providing plenty of room for family and guests. One of the home’s greatest assets is its massive finished lower level, which dramatically expands the way the house can live. With a movie theater, abundant gathering space and room for an easy kitchenette conversion, it could become an ideal private guest suite for extended stays, a game room, gym, or a combination of all three. Outside, multiple decks overlook a large swimming pool and a private greenbelt, creating a remarkably peaceful backdrop. Mature landscaping, stone pathways and numerous outdoor living areas make the property equally suited to quiet mornings, family afternoons by the pool and evenings entertaining friends. The home has also been thoughtfully cared for and improved over time, including a new roof in 2021, updated kitchen appliances, replacement of all HVAC systems, new pool equipment, rebuilt decks, interior painting and lighting updates, and a remodeled primary shower. Spacious, private and wonderfully livable, this home offers something increasingly rare in Westlake: a substantial traditional home surrounded by greenery, within a gated neighborhood that still feels like a true community.

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.