5831 Brittlyns Ct, Austin, TX 78730

Rare one of a kind, completely renovated 3527 square foot, 4+ bedroom 3.5 bath private home on a lushly landscaped tree-covered, cul-de-sac lot in the Cortana Ridge section of River Place. Secluded 0.8 acre lot backs up to the Cortana 1850 acre nature preserve. The yard features a meditation path, raised garden beds and custom made water feature. Relax upstairs and enjoy the beautiful views of the entire hill country under a decked Pergola. This one-of-a-kind gem features a custom pool, spa, gas fire pit & an outdoor kitchen designed for the Outdoor Chef with built in Kamado Joe and brand new Blaze 6 burner grill. The indoor chef can enjoy the custom kitchen with a red Viking double oven and Thermador cooktop and custom vent hood. Walk in pantry and Bosch appliances with spacious Cambria Quartz countertops . The oversized downstairs primary bedroom with 3/4 inch solid maple floors leads to the en suite bathroom complete with In floor heated tile and custom made cabinets made by a local master craftsman. a downstairs dedicated office/craft room. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and a game/media room. Maple flooring continues upstairs with carpet over the hardwood in the game room for a quieter downstairs. Oversized detached 3 car garage with lots of storage. Snuggled a half mile to River Place Elementary school and Sun Tree park. Zoned for highly acclaimed Vandegrift High School five minutes away.

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.