901 Wild Basin Ledge, Austin, TX 78746

Big Drop, Bigger Opportunity. 901 Wild Basin Ledge is among the most private and serene estates in all of West Austin. Tucked away at the end of Wild Basin Ledge in West Lake Hills, the lush grounds span TWO distinct homesites on 3+ acres and is hugged on four sides by the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve and the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. The 3+ acres lives like hundreds! The property strikes the perfect balance between the quiet serenity of country living & the urban appeal of vibrant downtown Austin - a 15-minute drive. El Rincon del Riachuelo enjoys easy access to sought-after West Lake Hills and Eanes ISD, retail centers, and iconic Austin eateries. Upon entering the privacy gate, a wet-weather creek welcomes you into this secluded paradise with multiple outdoor dining areas, spacious walkable grounds, & ideal serene meditation spots. Winding pathways lead you through lush native landscapes, towering shade trees, and the seasonal sounds of Bee Creek. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits those seeking a private compound and ability to reconnect with the sights and sounds of nature. The existing residence, a well-maintained recently updated 5-bedroom/4-bath home, rests under a canopy of trees on one of the two home sites. The main floor exudes warmth with its incorporation of natural elements reflective of the setting and features expansive windows that showcase the surrounding hills and verdant trees. This same stunning scenery graces the open kitchen and dining areas, creating a terrarium-like living experience. This property celebrates the rich history of its stewardship, as only two families in over 60 years have called El Rincon home. The grounds have been lovingly cultivated to promote native species. The surrounding Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is a sanctuary for native Texas Hill Country habitat where you can explore miles of scenic trails and partake in bird watching. This property is a true refuge offering an exclusive and harmonious lifestyle.

Westlake Hills is an incorporated city in Austin's 78746 ZIP code, five minutes west of downtown via Bee Caves Road. Eanes ISD - ranked #1 in Texas by Niche 2026 - draws most buyers. Median home price $2.4M, with estates from $1.2M updates to $10M+ hilltop compounds.

Roughly 1,000 total homes sit on wooded lots averaging half an acre to two acres, spread across the hills south of the Colorado River. Lost Creek, Davenport Ranch, The Oaks, and Bee Caves Woods each have a different character - from 1970s ranches on established lots to new-build Hill Country Contemporary estates with 20-foot ceilings and limestone facades.

The housing stock is in a generational transition. Original 1970s-80s ranch homes sell as teardowns at $1-2M for land alone, replaced by $3-8M contemporary builds. At any given time, 25-30 homes are actively listed. Inventory is tight, and a meaningful share of deals happen off-market through agent networks.

What defines daily life here: morning coffee at Swedish Hill, school drop-off at Eanes Elementary or Bridge Point, a trail run at Wild Basin Preserve, and dinner at Sway or Las Palomas without crossing MoPac. This is a quiet neighborhood built around schools and outdoor access, not nightlife or walkable retail. The people who live here chose it for exactly that trade-off.