5102 Gold Crest Ct, Austin, TX 78730

Location, Luxury, and Lifestyle all come together in this fabulously Doug Moss built home on a quiet culdesac lot in the premier community of River Place. This front porch greets you as you enter the thoughtfully planned 3200 sq ft of space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a 2.5 car garage. The Primary Bedroom is on the main level and the always desired Open Concept floorplan with an abundance of natural light pouring in thanks to the high vaulted ceilings. The Chef's kitchen has been fully remodeled to feature a massive eat-in island wrapped in gorgeously leathered texture, light colored granite where you can watch the chef put on a show at the downdraft KitchenAid 5 burner gas cooktop. The Kohler Undermount sink is perfectly placed in front of a window to keep things bright and is surrounded by glass subway tile. The family room has soaring ceilings with an attention grabbing tile accent wall surrounding the TV and gas fireplace. The guest powder bath has been updated with a soapstone covered vanity w/ Kohler fixtues and an undermount sink with a glass backsplash. The primary bath has been lavishly remodeled with exquisite oversize tilework with glass accents, frameless shower enclosure, and drop in soaking tub. Upstairs features generously sized bedrooms with large closets, two bathrooms, and a gameroom that's flooded with light thanks to the two skylights. Soaring trees adorn this private culdesac yard that features a large limestone entertaining patio with Arbor. The community is host to River Place Country Club, one of the most scenic golf courses/country clubs in Texas. There are multiple neighborhood parks, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, soccer fields, and tennis courts as well REI's top rated scenic hiking trail. Children attend the highly regarded and award winning River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle, and the IB Vandegrift High Schools! Convenient to Lake Austin, City Park, Ski Shores, Lake Travis, and great Four Points area eateries & shopping.

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.