9708 Big View Dr, Austin, TX 78730

Welcome to 9708 Big View, a beautiful home with views, a pool, and four bedrooms plus office in the highly sought-after River Place community. This exceptional residence offers 3,689 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with two living areas and a play room/media room. Situated on more than half an acre, the backyard offers a two story deck along with a pool and spa…and an open mostly flat grass area full of possibilities! Upgrades include recently installed roof and windows.

The main level hosts a primary suite, a true sanctuary with a gas fireplace and sitting area overlooking the views and a renovated bathroom with walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity, and extra cabinet space. You will also find an office that could also be used as a fifth bedroom with an adjacent bathroom, formal dining room, laundry room, and second living room.

At the top of the curved stairway are three spacious bedrooms and a media room/playroom with a deck that offers views to downtown. One of the bedrooms is situated off to one side with its own renovated bathroom with marble countertops. The other two spacious bedrooms share a jack-n-will bathroom.

Step outside to your private backyard oasis, complete with a sparkling pool and serene hill views — perfect for relaxing evenings or hosting unforgettable gatherings. Located in one of Austin’s premier neighborhoods, this River Place gem combines space, views, and amenities in an unparalleled setting. The home is just 9 miles from downtown and The Domain, with Target and HEB shopping and dining just minutes away. Zoned to top-rated LISD schools including Vandegrift High School (which won state for many sport and academic teams). Close to River Place Country Country Club and Golf Course, two parks, and hiking trails.

The grand entrance at 9708 Big View Drive sets the tone immediately: a curved staircase rises from the foyer into 3,689 square feet of thoughtfully proportioned living space, anchored by cathedral ceilings and sightlines that frame the Hill Country views that define this 0.6253-acre River Place estate. Built in 1998 with all-sides masonry construction, the home has been updated with new roof and windows while maintaining the architectural integrity of its design.

The main level dedicates itself to living and entertaining. Two distinct living areas, formal dining room, and a study with adjacent bathroom create flexible spaces for both daily family life and gracious gatherings. The kitchen anchors the social spine with granite counters, built-in gas cooktop, separate wall oven, and a breakfast bar that opens to the primary entertaining areas. The butler's pantry and wired-for-sound systems throughout indicate this home was designed for those who host with intention.

The primary suite occupies the main level as a true sanctuary, featuring a gas fireplace, sitting area, and views across the property. The renovated primary bathroom features a marble vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms and a media room with its own deck create private retreats. One bedroom includes an ensuite with marble countertops; the other two share a jack-and-jill bathroom.

Outside, the grounds justify their scale. A two-story deck system overlooks the sparkling pool and spa, with automatic sprinkler systems front and rear maintaining the mature trees that provide shade and privacy. The mostly flat rear acreage offers open lawn for expansion or recreational use. This is entertaining space built for consequence, not decoration.

River Place's location delivers both escape and convenience. The community sits roughly nine miles from downtown Austin and The Domain, with River Place Country Club Golf Course immediately adjacent and Four Points Park nearby. The home is zoned to Leander ISD schools including River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle, and Vandegrift High School. Target and HEB anchor nearby shopping on Four Points Drive. The three-car garage and comprehensive home automation speak to uncompromising standards throughout.

This is the kind of property where grandeur doesn't announce itself loudly, but rather settles into the bones of the home and grounds. At $375 per square foot, it represents meaningful Hill Country acreage with entertaining infrastructure and proven construction quality in one of Austin's most established luxury neighborhoods.

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.