5201 Keene Cv, Austin, TX 78730

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home, perfectly situated on a corner lot in the highly sought-after River Place neighborhood. Located on a quiet street and zoned to the acclaimed Vandegrift High School, this home offers both comfort and convenience in one of Austin’s most desirable communities. River place is known for their nature trails, parks, and country club. Join the club to enjoy neighborhood dining, fitness, tennis, golf, and the pool. Monthly club fees start out less than the cost of maintaining a private pool. Ask for a list of monthly fees! Step inside to find wood floors throughout much of the main level, leading you through spacious family room and a dedicated home office—perfect for remote work or study. The office can also be used for a 4th bedroom (nursery or add a Murphy bed and have an office/guest bedroom combination). The updated kitchen boasts modern finishes, ample cabinetry, and stylish fixtures, creating an inviting space for cooking and entertaining. The owners’ suite is conveniently located on the main floor, wood floors and featuring a spa-like bathroom with quartz countertops and a newly updated shower enclosure! Upstairs, you’ll discover brand-new carpet, two additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family or guests and a loft/game room for room to hang-out. With its ideal location, thoughtful updates, and timeless charm, this home is ready to welcome its next owners. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours—schedule a showing today!

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.