3314 Far View Dr, Austin, TX 78730

Gorgeous remodeled two story home with beautiful sunset and canyon views! This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home features an entrance foyer that's the perfect place to greet guests. The dedicated office is accessed through elegant French doors with beautiful coffered walls. The welcoming living room has a cozy fireplace with a wall of windows that stream in an abundance of natural light. The spacious kitchen has Caesarstone wrap around peninsula island with pull up seating that can easily host a crowd, tons of cabinets & large walk-in pantry for storage, pot filler, & built-in Thermador appliances include fridge, wine cooler, double overs, induction cooktop & 2 dishwashers. The primary suite is located on the main floor and away from the guest bedrooms, creating lots of privacy, and has a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a dual vanity, both a stand-in shower and Victoria + Albert soaker tub to unwind and relax after a long day. The stairs lead up to the huge game/media room that's the ideal space for entertainment, 3 secondary bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, and a bonus studio/loft room that can be utilized as an art & music space. The expansive backyard is an entertainer's dream with a large covered patio that's perfect for hosting dinner parties. The stairs lead down to the pool that overlooks the country side with ozone filtration and wireless color changing lighting system, & a cabana. The stairs beyond the pool lead down to a sports court surrounded by trees for basketball, pickle ball, or riding bikes. Large property with lots of space to entertain, huge front yard that's kid and pet friendly. 10 min to Four Points and 20 min to the city and the Domain. Great public, private & Montessori schools. 911 access road directly into Riverplace & minutes from the very popular Riverplace Nature Trail, Emma Long Park, & situated on Lake Austin with boat ramp access. Caesarstone counters & new Kohler Purist line of faucets throughout the kitchen and all bathrooms!

River Place is home to one of the most technical trail systems inside Austin city limits. The River Place Nature Trail drops nearly 800 feet through three distinct canyons - Canyon Trail, Panther Hollow, and Little Fern - before reaching Lake Austin. Most neighborhoods talk about outdoor access. River Place delivers terrain that makes experienced hikers pay attention, starting from a trailhead residents can reach on foot.

The neighborhood sits in northwest Austin, bounded by RR 2222 south, RR 620 east, and Balcones Canyonlands north and west. Lake Austin forms the western boundary. Downtown takes about twenty-five minutes via 2222 or 360, and the Arboretum tech corridor is fifteen minutes east. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse has been a reliable dinner spot for years. Butterwhisk Brunch House draws weekend crowds. Russell's Bakery handles morning coffee. Bellissima does Italian, Galaxy Cafe covers casual lunch.

Housing is predominantly Texas Traditional and Hill Country Stone, reflecting the natural landscape of limestone ledges and native oak groves. Mediterranean and Contemporary styles make up the rest. Homes range from 2,500 to 5,000 square feet. Flat lots are around a quarter acre, while ridgeline lots can exceed an acre. Prices start in the mid-$600s for older homes and run past $2 million for newer builds with views. The sweet spot is $800,000 to $1.4 million for a four- or five-bedroom with Hill Country views and privacy.

River Place is served by Leander ISD. River Place Elementary is the neighborhood school with a solid reputation. Students feed into Canyon Ridge Middle School and Vandegrift High School, both relatively new campuses. Vandegrift has earned recognition for music programs, competitive sports, and college prep. Leander ISD may not carry the name recognition of Eanes to the south, but the schools serving River Place are well-funded and consistently improving.

The Nature Trail is the headliner, but Bull Creek and St. Edwards Park are both nearby. Bull Creek has swimming holes that fill up on summer weekends. St. Edwards Park has canyon overlooks and seasonal waterfall access. The River Place Country Club provides golf, tennis, swimming, and social events. Weekend mornings start on a trail or at the club, and the rhythm tracks the school calendar. Summers bring families to creek beds, fall means Friday nights at Vandegrift.

River Place competes with Steiner Ranch, Canyon Creek, and northern Westlake. Steiner Ranch has similar outdoor access but feels denser. Canyon Creek lacks the canyon-and-ridge topography. Westlake offers Eanes ISD but at significantly higher prices. River Place hits a value position that is hard to match: Hill Country terrain, strong schools, twenty-five-minute commute, at prices well below Westlake or Rob Roy.

River Place makes sense for families who want Hill Country terrain and outdoor access without leaving Austin city limits. It is the right neighborhood for people who want a nature trail out the back door, a good school district, and enough space to breathe within a reasonable commute.