5 bed, 4 bath, 4,261 sqft on 0.27 acres in Lago Vista. Lago Vista, TX 78645. $814,699. Lago Vista ISD.
About This Home
MOVE IN READY! Westin Homes NEW Construction (Carleigh II, Elevation C) Experience luxury living in this stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home designed for both comfort and entertaining. A breathtaking rotunda entry welcomes you into an elegant layout featuring a private study and formal dining room. The secluded primary suite downstairs offers a peaceful retreat with spacious double walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath. The heart of the home is a chef’s dream kitchen with an oversized breakfast area, seamlessly opening to the expansive family room filled with natural light. A private first-floor guest suite provides ideal accommodations for visitors or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 additional bedrooms along with spacious game and media rooms perfect for family fun and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the covered patio overlooking the backyard, ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings year-round. Complete with a 3-car tandem garage and full front and back sod landscaping, this exceptional home combines elegance, functionality, and modern comfort in every detail. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lakeside at Tessera is prime Lake Travis real estate. Imagine walking out your back door and seeing the beautiful Texas Hill Country in the distance, while also being a short commute away from everyday conveniences. Our community truly gives you the feel of being in a small, quiet town, while having the benefits of living within the city. Located off FM 1431 in Lago Vista, the community is bordered by Lake Travis to the South and the Balcones Canyonlands Wildlife Refuge to West and North. This envious positioning, shared by no other Lake Travis communities, helps explain the active, vibrant outdoor-centric vibe that can be felt from the moment one enters this new master-planned community. Stop by the Westin Homes sales office at Lakeside at Tessera today!
At 7425 Desert Needle Drive in Lago Vista, you're looking at a 2026 Westin Homes construction that's ready to move into today. The Carleigh II floor plan spans 4,261 square feet across five bedrooms and four full baths on a 0.271-acre lot at $188 per square foot - delivering move-in readiness without renovation delays.
The home opens with a rotunda entry foyer that sets the tone for the open floor plan throughout. The kitchen features quartz counters, a cooktop, oversized island, walk-in pantry, and flows directly into the family room where coffered ceilings and natural light define the entertaining spaces. This main level also holds a dedicated study for remote work or home office setup, the primary bedroom suite with spa-inspired finishes, double vanities, and two walk-in closets, plus a separate guest suite ideal for visitors or multi-generational living.
Upstairs, three additional bedrooms connect to game and media rooms wired for sound, giving families flexible spaces without needing to add anything. Primary finishes include brick and stone exterior, ceramic tile and carpet flooring throughout, built-in features, ceiling fans, and a fully landscaped yard with front and rear sprinkler systems already installed. The 3-car garage and covered patio with rear-yard access complete the functional design.
Lago Vista sits in Lago Vista ISD, with Lago Vista Elementary, Middle, and High School serving the community. The subdivision positioning between FM 1431, Lake Travis to the south, and Balcones Canyonlands Wildlife Refuge to the north creates a quiet residential feel while staying connected to Greater Austin employment centers. The community has the outdoor-centric character of a Hill Country enclave without isolation from daily conveniences.
This property spent just 14 days on market, reflecting the appeal of move-in-ready construction in this Lake Travis location. No cosmetic decisions needed, no contractor timelines, no surprise repairs. You're looking at a fully finished home in an established master-planned community where the neighborhood infrastructure and landscape are already complete and operating.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $814,699
- Listed
- May 27, 2026
- Price changes
- 2
- Asking price per sq ft
- $191
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 2026
- Lot Size
- 0.27 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $191
- HOA
- $95/mo
- Garage
- 3 spaces
Listing information last updated October 18, 2026.
Listed by Westin Homes
MLS# 3173097 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
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Facts & Features
Interior
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Chandelier
- Coffered Ceiling(s)
- Double Vanity
- Entrance Foyer
- Ceiling-High
- Two Primary Closets
- Kitchen Island
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wired for Sound
- Interior Steps
- Quartz Counters
- Study
- Home Office
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Oven
- Carpet
- Tile
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Rain Gutters
- Brick
- Stone
- Back Yard
- Few Trees
- Front Yard
- Landscaped
- Sprinklers In Rear
- Sprinklers In Front
- Back Yard
- Wood
- Wrought Iron
- Slab
- Covered
- Patio
- Roof
- Composition,Shingle
- Lot Size
- 0.27 Acres
- Garage
- Inside Entrance
- Paved
- Shared Driveway
- Tandem
- Garage Spaces
- 3
Financial
- HOA Fee
- $95 / mo
- Original List Price
- $799,699
- Price per Sq Ft
- $191
Utilities
- Underground Utilities
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 7425 Desert Needle DR, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $814,699Original list: $799,699MLS 3173097
- Listed · May 27, 2026$799,699
- Price changed · June 11, 2026$829,699
- Price changed · July 29, 2026$814,699
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Price Change with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $814,699
- Original list
- $799,699
- Price movement
- No verified reduction
- Listed / DOM
- May 27, 2026 · 147 days
Zoned Schools
Lago Vista
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Excluded from this estimate: property taxes and home insurance. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
HOA source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS, as of 2026-10-18T23:10:45.431+00:00; normalized from monthly dues.
20% ($163K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$814,699
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List price
$814,699
Price per sqft
$191/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
147 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$799.7K original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 18, 2026.
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