3928 Conference Cv, Austin, TX 78730

This classic beauty is located in the exclusive River Place community just 20 minutes from downtown Austin. The traditional-style interior is a spacious 4,014 square foot with endless potential and is ready to move. Situated on a corner lot overlooking the Texas hill country with breathtaking sunset views and walking distance to the River Place membership country club and the coveted River Place six-mile hike and bike trail. The main level has a grand two-story foyer, a 2nd bedroom that can be used as a guest room or office, a dining room, and an intimate living room with a fireplace and patio with views of the parklike backyard. The kitchen has a center island and plenty of storage, huge picture windows, and an intimate breakfast nook, and the adjoining laundry room has a sink & storage with access to the garage. Main level primary bedroom suite is private with gorgeous views and plenty of space for a workout area. Primary bathroom has dual sinks, a soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Relish the huge primary bedroom walk-in closet too! Second level boasts a media/game room with built-ins, a fireplace, and a balcony with canyon views, views, views for entertaining and relaxing. The second-level 3rd bedroom is a jewel with fantastic views, and the 4th bedroom has built-ins and can be used as an office. The second level includes a flex room that would work well as a playroom, or hobby room and features built-in shelves, a walk-in closet, and a skylight. This premium property oozes a sense of true space for relaxing, entertaining, and working from home.

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.