Austin Estate Homes
Explore estate homes and acreage near Austin. Compare space, access and upkeep, then review the selected listings and the parcel-specific questions that matter to your purchase.
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How should I start an estate search?
Start with how you want to use the home and land. The word estate does not establish a parcel’s permitted uses, tax treatment or services. Review the property documents and the specific listing criteria before deciding whether a home fits your plans.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX - #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
Featured Estate Homes
Up to 10 publicly available active single-family listings priced at $2 million or more, on at least half an acre, in ZIP codes 78738, 78746, 78733 and 78735, largest lots first. This selection does not cover every Austin-area estate.
17318 Hamilton Pool
Austin, TX 78738
MLS# 4449996 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$14,000,000
19015 and 19201 Moreh Peak
Austin, TX 78738
MLS# 3690074 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$4,650,000
18700 Moreh Peak Pass
Austin, TX 78738
MLS# 9359237 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$4,899,000
11400 Crumley Ranch
Austin, TX 78738
MLS# 4849868 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$5,299,000
19201 Moreh Peak
Austin, TX 78738
MLS# 6884822 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$2,600,000
18700 Madrone Ranch Trail
Austin, TX 78738
MLS# 7205481 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$3,199,000
13800 LONE RIDER
Austin, TX 78738
MLS# 9393410 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$3,500,000
4625 Rockcliff
Austin, TX 78746
MLS# 2163562 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$19,000,000
1601 Wild Basin Ledge
Austin, TX 78746
MLS# 8213495 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$10,950,000
Estate Property Types
Use these questions to compare homes and land. A category name does not establish permitted uses or a price range.
Hill Country Homes and Acreage
Walk the land and consider slopes, access, drainage and the areas you would maintain or improve.
Homes in Gated Communities
Review the association documents, access arrangements and restrictions. Confirm any club membership separately from property ownership.
Equestrian Properties
Match the intended use to the land, fencing, drainage, barns and trailer access. Ask qualified specialists to assess facilities and restrictions.
Older and Historic Homes
Review the condition and alteration history. Confirm any designation or approval requirements before planning changes.
Questions to Resolve Before Buying
The land and improvements. Review surveys, title documents and easements. Discuss access, drainage, structures, septic systems and intended improvements with the appropriate professionals. Agree on inspections and timing for this property rather than relying on a standard acreage checklist.
Special appraisal. The Texas Comptroller describes agricultural and wildlife management special appraisal as subject to eligibility requirements. Acreage alone does not establish qualification. Read the Comptroller’s special-appraisal guidance and confirm the parcel’s history and any proposed change of use with the appraisal district and your advisers.
Water. Start with TCEQ’s groundwater conservation district resources to identify the relevant district and contacts. Confirm the rules and records for the parcel, along with the water source, capacity and quality. Do not assume a well or nearby water establishes unrestricted rights.
Ongoing costs and privacy. Ask lenders and insurers to review the actual property and intended use. Budget from property-specific information about land, structures and maintenance. Discuss privacy needs early with your advisers; neither an entity nor a private listing guarantees anonymity.
Official resources reviewed September 8, 2026. This is editorial guidance, not an appraisal, legal opinion or a listing-data timestamp.
Our results and sold portfolio describe our wider work, not a tally of sales matching the featured estate selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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