5101 Alonso Dr, Austin, TX 78738

Discover hill country living at its finest in this stunning home located in the popular Sweetwater community. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on a greenbelt lot, this home offers maximum privacy. Four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a versatile flex room are all conveniently located on one level. The spacious kitchen is highlighted with a beautiful oversized stone island, ample cabinets, a large walk-in pantry and a 5 burner natural gas cooktop. The brand new stainless refrigerator is included in the sale of the home. Highlighting the A framed family room is a limestone gas fireplace and take in the gorgeous hill country views out the large windows. The views continue into the primary bedroom that features a spacious ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. The showstopper of this home is the true Texas backyard adorned with native oak trees. The extensive string lighting draped throughout the yard sets the ambiance for amazing nights with family and friends gazing at the stars and making smores. Use the turf section for a fire pit area, playset or a future putting green! A gas grill hookup is ready for your BBQ grill on the covered back patio and the spacious driveway allows for plenty of parking. The amenity-rich Sweetwater neighborhood features two resort style pools, a community only gym, basketball, pickle ball and sand volleyball courts, miles of hiking and biking trails, a dog park, putting green and tons of neighborhood events. Located in the highly acclaimed Lake Travis ISD with easy access to the airport, multiple golf courses, downtown Austin and Lake Travis.

Sweetwater is the Bee Cave community where the developer spent as much on the pool complex as some neighborhoods spend on their entire amenity package. The resort-style aquatic center includes a heated lap pool, a family pool with splash pad, and an adults-only pool, all surrounded by Hill Country landscaping and cabana seating. It sounds like a vacation resort, but this is a neighborhood amenity residents use on a regular Tuesday in June.

Sweetwater is in Bee Cave within the 78738 zip code, along Sweetwater Boulevard off Hamilton Pool Road. Downtown Austin is approximately 25 minutes east via Highway 71 to MoPac. The Bee Cave commercial district is about five minutes along the 71 corridor. Hamilton Pool Preserve is roughly 20 minutes west on Hamilton Pool Road. Reimers Ranch Park, with rock climbing, mountain biking, and Pedernales river access, is about 15 minutes in the same direction. Lake Travis boat ramps are 15 to 20 minutes away.

Housing reflects construction from 2015 through present. Hill Country Contemporary dominates at roughly 40 percent, with native limestone, metal roofing, and floor plans oriented around outdoor living. Texas Traditional accounts for about 25 percent. Modern Farmhouse at approximately 20 percent brings the open-plan aesthetic popular across Austin luxury. Lot sizes range from a fifth of an acre in townhome sections to three-quarters of an acre on estate lots. Pricing spans from the mid-$500s for patio homes to over $2.5 million for custom builds. The core market for a four-bedroom falls between $850,000 and $1.4 million.

Lake Travis ISD serves Sweetwater, with assignments at Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Travis Middle, and Lake Travis High. The district rests on strong academic performance, competitive athletics, and broad extracurriculars. Lake Travis High sends graduates to competitive universities statewide. The growing commercial tax base supplements residential revenue and supports per-student spending.

The internal trail system connects neighborhoods to the pool complex, parks, and common areas. Falconhead West trails are nearby for longer outings. Hamilton Pool draws visitors from across Texas but is close enough to feel local. Reimers Ranch offers 18-plus miles for biking and hiking plus river access. Cafe Blue handles seafood consistently. The Garden at Ellera brings Italian-influenced fare for date nights. Jack Allen's Kitchen serves Texas comfort food with local sourcing. Baguette et Chocolat provides French bakery and bistro. Meridian 98 brings a modern American menu. Summer revolves around pools and lake outings. Fall and spring push residents onto trails and into Hill Country parks.

Compared to Serene Hills, which emphasizes preserved green space, Sweetwater offers a larger community with more amenity infrastructure. Serene Hills is quieter and more intimate. Sweetwater is more active and programmed. Compared to Rough Hollow with its marina, Sweetwater lacks direct lake infrastructure but counters with the pool complex and a location closer to Bee Cave's commercial core. Rough Hollow suits buyers centered on the lake. Sweetwater suits those wanting resort amenities without tying routine to water.

Sweetwater fits families wanting a loaded amenity package, Lake Travis ISD, and Bee Cave convenience without committing to a lake or golf lifestyle. If your Saturday involves morning laps, an afternoon hike at Reimers Ranch, and dinner at one of five restaurants within ten minutes, this is where those things converge. The community is large enough for variety but structured enough that amenities create connection points. It is built for people who will actually use what the HOA provides.