5128 Kite Tail Dr, Austin, TX 78730

Welcome to this exceptional two-story home in the sought-after River Place. Situated on a spacious corner lot, this home is just across the street from a neighborhood park and amenities. The inviting front porch sets the tone for the warm and welcoming interior. The open floor plan is filled with natural light, rich hardwood floors, and recently installed carpet. The family room features a custom stone fireplace and built-in shelves. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with under-cabinet lighting, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and a breakfast area. The formal dining room is located off the foyer, perfect for dinner parties. A study on the main floor provides a productive retreat for those who work from home. The whole house is equipped with surge protector and monitored alarm system. Three bedrooms, including the primary suite, are conveniently located on the main floor. The primary suite offers a spa-like bath with a seamless glass shower, dual vanities, and a garden tub. Upstairs, a versatile game room with a full bath and an additional bedroom offers endless possibilities, whether for a play area, media room, or guest suite. The home opens to a covered patio and a lovely courtyard, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. A covered walkway connects the detached two-car garage to the house. Recently replaced roof with impact resistant shingles class 4 which may allow for homeowner insurance discount and along with 6 in gutters installed in May 2024. The large lot provides ample space for a pool, creating a potential private oasis right in the backyard. Living in River Place means being just minutes from the River Place Country Club, Lake Austin, and a quick commute to downtown. Top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and essential amenities are all nearby. With easy access to major roads.

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.