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9860 Big View Drive is a fabulous custom home in scenic River Place featuring sweeping views of the downtown skyline the UT tower and sunset park from nearly every room! Built in 2000 by George Custom Homes, this luxuriously appointed 4,058 sq ft home includes: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal living downstairs with fireplace, executive home office with built in bookshelves, open concept kitchen and dining, owner’s retreat downstairs, 3 bedrooms with two baths and game room upstairs, three 12’ wide accordion sliding doors to bring the outdoors in, 12’ ceilings with decorative beams, 8' solid core doors throughout, and an oversized 3 car side entry garage. The chefs in the house will appreciate the massive amount of counter space and cabinetry in the kitchen complete with built-in stainless steel appliances, double ovens, Advantium speed cook oven, and built-in double door refrigerator. The expansive downstairs owner’s retreat has views of the hill country, as well as a spa bath with walk-in shower, oversized airspa soaker tub, and dual vanities. River Place residents enjoy scenic vistas throughout the community, multiple parks including a waterfront community park along the shores of Lake Austin, a series of trails spanning 6 miles that made Austin's list of best places to hike, and the highly regarded River Place Country Club with full-service restaurant and bar, golf, competitive tennis, JR Olympic swimming pool, recently remodeled gym and much more! Children attend the nearby and highly acclaimed River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School (IB accredited).
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
2000
Lot Size
0.26 acres
$/Sq Ft
$345
HOA
$290/year
Garage
3 spaces
Listed by Nest Finders
Verified property facts
9860 Big View DR is listed at $1,400,000 with 4 bedrooms, 3 full, 1 half bathrooms, 4,058 square feet, 0.26-acre lot. This places it above the ZIP 78730 single-family closed-sale median price of $1,280,000 (ZIP 78730 geography · single-family closed sales · median sale price · trailing 12 months as of Sep 4, 2026).
9860 Big View DR is zoned for Leander ISD with assigned schools: River Place (6/10) (elementary), Four Points (7/10) (middle), Vandegrift (9/10) (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
9860 Big View DR is a Residential built in 2000 featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full, 1 half bathrooms, 4,058 square feet, 0.26-acre lot.
9860 Big View DR is listed by Nest Finders. Keenan Group at Compass presents this IDX listing and provides the accompanying market analysis using MLS Grid / Unlock MLS data reviewed as of Jun 3, 2026.
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Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-18.5% | — | $987,752 | — | — |
2024-13.6% | — | $1,212,569 | $480,000 | $667,698 |
2023+49.0% | — | $1,403,529 | $480,000 | $732,569 |
2022 | — | $941,848 | $480,000 | $923,529 |
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
20% ($280K)
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$1,400,000
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List price
$1,400,000
Price per sqft
$345/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
+43.6%
$975K · River Place neighborhood guide · reference price
Days on market
Not available
Original to current
No verified reduction
$1.4M original
Active inventory context
9 listings
Price Position in River Place
Listed 44% above the River Place neighborhood guide reference price. River Place neighborhood guide · reference price.
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Jun 3, 2026.
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9860 Big View DR is priced at $345 per square foot across 4,058 sqft. The River Place neighborhood guide reference price is $975,000 (River Place neighborhood guide · reference price).
The most recent annual property tax for 9860 Big View DR is $15,949. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
This page does not assume a mortgage rate or publish a monthly payment for 9860 Big View DR. A property-specific estimate requires a current lender rate, chosen down payment, taxes, insurance, and any verified association dues.
As of Jun 3, 2026, 9860 Big View DR is offered at $1,400,000. The current MLS snapshot shows 32 active listings in 78730. Keenan Group has completed 16 verified transactions in 78730 within its 1,000+ completed transactions and $1B+ career volume across Austin. See Keenan Group's River Place guide for current neighborhood analysis.
The MLS listing reports HOA or association dues of $290 annual for 9860 Big View DR. It does not establish included amenities, services, rules, reserves, or current assessments; verify those items in current association documents.
Answers use visible listing facts, school context, and neighborhood data available on this page. Verify time-sensitive details before making decisions.
River Place is one of Austin's established neighborhoods, zoned for Leander ISD in the 78730 area. The Keenan Group has specialized in River Place real estate for 25+ years with 1,000+ career transactions. Contact (512) 415-7653 for current market conditions and available homes.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
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9 events on record
Current Price
$1,400,000
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-18.5% | — | $987,752 | — | — |
2024-13.6% | — | $1,212,569 | $480,000 | $667,698 |
2023+49.0% | — | $1,403,529 | $480,000 | $732,569 |
2022 | — | $941,848 | $480,000 | $923,529 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
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Neighborhood guide and local insights
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.
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