5017 Trail West Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Experience refined living in this thoughtfully reimagined Travis Country residence, where elevated design meets everyday comfort. Bathed in natural light and backing to green space, the open-concept layout is both sophisticated and inviting, designed for seamless living and effortless entertaining.

At the heart of the home, a beautifully updated chef’s kitchen features a gas range and an expansive island that easily seats eight, flowing naturally into the main living and dining spaces. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat, complete with French doors that open directly to the covered patio.

Extensive upgrades enhance both form and function, including all new wood flooring throughout (2023), roof replaced (2020), HVAC (2017), water heater (2014), updated windows with plantation shutters, gutters, French doors, a red cedar fence, and a newly installed electrical panel (2025).

Step outside to a spacious, level backyard that lives like a greenbelt lot. It is now complemented by a newly constructed covered patio with a mounted TV, perfect for game days, al fresco dining, and year-round entertaining.

Located in one of Austin’s most established and amenity-rich communities, Travis Country offers multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, scenic hiking trails, a community garden, and a community center with fitness and yoga spaces. The home is ideally positioned just 1 mile from Regents School of Austin and minutes from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, with zoning to Oak Hill Elementary, O. Henry Middle, and Austin High School.

At 5017 Trail West Dr in Travis Country, this 2,430 square foot residence shows what happens when thoughtful renovation meets solid bones from 1982. The home sits on a level 0.225-acre lot in one of Austin's most established neighborhoods, zoned to Oak Hill Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School within Austin ISD.

The design approach centers on light and flow. The open-concept living areas connect naturally from the kitchen through the dining and main living spaces without feeling disconnected. Wood flooring runs throughout the main level, creating visual continuity that makes the smaller square footage feel larger than it is. A gas range, quartz counters, and an island that seats eight anchor the kitchen, which opens directly onto a covered patio through French doors from the primary bedroom.

The material palette reflects practicality without sacrificing quality. Stainless steel appliances, quartz surfaces, and new wood flooring form the foundation. The exterior combines wood siding with stone accents, updated with plantation shutters, new windows, and a red cedar fence that frames the backyard. The roof was replaced in 2020, HVAC updated in 2017, water heater in 2014, and a new electrical panel installed in 2026.

The property's real strength is outside. The level backyard functions like a greenbelt lot and now includes a newly constructed covered patio with mounted TV. This is the space where entertaining happens, where the neighborhood's trail system and community amenities truly matter.

Travis Country delivers what many newer developments struggle to achieve. Multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a community center with fitness and yoga spaces, and actual hiking trails distinguish this neighborhood. It's minutes from Regents School of Austin and St. Andrew's Episcopal School, positioning families who want established community infrastructure over raw newness.

At $493 per square foot, this three-days-on-market listing reflects the velocity of well-maintained homes in Travis Country. The recent upgrades, the functional outdoor space, and the neighborhood's amenities create a clear value proposition for buyers who want to move in without major projects ahead.

Travis Country is a large, established community in southwest Austin built around something rare in this market - direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt from inside the neighborhood. Residents step out of their backyards onto the same trail system that draws hikers and swimmers from across Austin, with Sculpture Falls and the Hill of Life within walking distance for those who live in the western sections.

Travis Country sits between Southwest Parkway and the Barton Creek Greenbelt, west of MoPac and south of Loop 360. Downtown is about 15 minutes via MoPac outside of rush hour, and the central Austin restaurant scene around South Lamar is roughly the same distance. The neighborhood includes multiple distinct sections - Travis Country West, Travis Country Green, Trailwood Village, The Park, The Woods, and The Overlook - each with its own character and price point. Gaines Creek Park anchors the community with playgrounds, sports fields, and the trail connections that link to the broader Greenbelt.

The housing stock spans three decades of building from the early 1980s through the late 2000s. Texas Traditional homes account for roughly 40%, with brick and limestone exteriors, large covered porches, and the practical four-bedroom layouts that have aged well. Hill Country Contemporary designs make up about 25%, concentrated in the newer sections with more glass and clean lines. Custom Mediterranean homes from the 1990s and early 2000s fill another 20%, with stucco facades and tile roofs. The remaining 15% includes patio homes and townhomes in the more compact sections. Lot sizes range from 0.15 acres in the patio home areas to half an acre in the custom sections backing up to the greenbelt. Most homes fall between 2,200 and 4,500 square feet, with pricing typically running from the high $600s for older homes in the central sections to $1.4 million for updated custom builds with greenbelt access.

Travis Country is primarily served by Austin ISD, with some lots near the western boundary falling into Eanes ISD - a meaningful distinction because Eanes addresses can carry premium pricing of $100,000 to $200,000 over comparable Austin ISD homes. Within Austin ISD, students typically attend Oak Hill Elementary, Small Middle School, and Bowie High School. Bowie has built a strong reputation for music programs, athletics, and college preparation, with consistently high test scores and a broad slate of advanced placement offerings.

The lifestyle here revolves around the Greenbelt and the school calendar. Mornings start with trail runs and dog walks. Weekends in spring and fall fill up with youth sports at Gaines Creek Park. Summer afternoons mean Sculpture Falls when the creek is flowing, or the community pool when it is not. For dining, the Sunset Valley restaurants along Brodie are a five-minute drive. The Mighty Cone, Cipollina, and Black's Barbecue handle quick weeknight options. South Lamar's restaurant row is fifteen minutes away for date nights, with Uchi, Lambert's, and the rest of the Austin foodie circuit.

Travis Country fits buyers who want greenbelt access and mature trees without paying Westlake or Tarrytown prices. It offers more community infrastructure than the smaller subdivisions along Southwest Parkway and better commute access than communities further south in Hays County. The tradeoff is that homes built in the 1980s and early 1990s often need updates - kitchens, bathrooms, and HVAC systems running $50,000 to $150,000 to bring up to current standards. For buyers willing to take on that work, Travis Country offers some of the best value in southwest Austin.