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We wanted a gated community with canyon views and Cara recommended River Place. She was upfront that the commute to downtown is 25-30 minutes but said the trade-off is you feel like you're living in the Hill Country. She was right. The Tom Kite golf course is beautiful, the pool is great for kids, and we have deer in our backyard every morning. Cara also knew that Leander ISD has some strong elementary schools in the River Place area.
J. Doyle
River Place wasn't on our radar until Cara showed us what you get for the money compared to Westlake Hills. Similar lot sizes, gated entry, golf and tennis — but at 60% of the price. The trade-off is Leander ISD instead of Eanes, and Cara was transparent about the differences. For us, the schools were still strong and the savings let us buy a bigger house with a pool. Cara helped us do the math and it was clear.
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| Metric | River Place | City of Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price (12M) | $1.08M | $595K |
| Avg Days on Market | 49 days | 65 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% | 93.0% |
| Median $/sqft (typical home) | $331 | $302 |
| Active Listings | 17 | 3,337 |
| Homes Sold (12M) | 43 | 6,471 |
| Months of Supply | 4.7 | 6.2 |
Data as of . Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin MLS (ACTRIS). City of Austin reflects closed sales within Austin city limits over the trailing 12 months.
School district: Leander ISD
| School | Type | Grades | Rating | Distance |
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| River Place Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A | 0.8 mi |
| Four Points Middle School | Regular | 6-8 | B+ | 1.3 mi |
| Vandegrift High School | Regular | 9-12 | A | 1.6 mi |
| Grandview Hills Elementary School | Regular | EE-5 | B- | 2.6 mi |
| Steiner Ranch Elementary School | Regular | KG-5 | A | 2.6 mi |
Source: ATTOM Data, U.S. Census. Reported at the neighborhood/community level.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | School District | ZIP | Active Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Place (you are here) | $1.08M | Leander ISD | 78730 | 17 |
| Steiner Ranch | $800K | Leander ISD | 78732 | 35 |
| Lake Austin | $5.4M | Leander ISD | 78732 | 3 |
| Downtown Condos | $670K | Austin ISD | 78701 | 235 |
| Lakeway | $980K | Lake Travis ISD | 78734 | 142 |
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H. Fitzgerald
Joe sold our River Place home when we downsized to a condo downtown. He positioned it as a Hill Country retreat that's still inside Austin city limits, which attracted buyers who wanted the nature and the security but didn't want to give up the Austin address. Sold to a family with three kids who joined the country club. Joe's marketing was targeted and effective.
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A master-planned community along Lake Austin's western shore in 78730 - Leander ISD with Vandegrift High School, community pools, miles of trails, and River Place Country Club.
#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold
Written by Joe and Cara Keenan - 25+ years selling homes across Austin, including the 2222/620 corridor.
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River Place homes for sale in 78730. Lake Austin western shore, Leander ISD (Vandegrift HS), $700K-$1.2M, country club. Keenan Group, #1 ABoR Team 2024.
River Place in 78730 has a median home price around $1.08M. Zoned to Leander ISD. 17 listings currently available. Keenan Group - #1 Austin team, 25+ years, 1,000+ transactions.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors team (2024), with 25+ years, 1,000+ homes sold, and $1B+ in career volume serving River Place. Joe and Cara Keenan represent buyers and sellers in River Place with data-driven pricing, full-scale marketing, and direct access to qualified luxury buyers.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Luxury Buyer Fit Snapshot
Buyer Fit
Best for buyers targeting $1.08M+ opportunities in River Place.
Lifestyle Fit
Leander ISD (78730) helps anchor school-driven search and day-to-day livability.
Seller Fit
17 active listings means pricing precision and premium positioning matter for faster offer quality.
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River Place is served by Leander ISD. The school path is River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. Vandegrift consistently ranks among the top 10 public high schools in the Austin metro area. Always verify address-level school assignments before making an offer.
River Place is 20-25 minutes from downtown Austin via RR 2222. During peak morning traffic, the commute can stretch to 30-35 minutes. The Domain and Apple campus are 15-20 minutes north. Most River Place families orient daily life around the 2222/620 corridor, where schools and shopping are within 10 minutes.
River Place includes 20+ miles of hike-and-bike trails, two community pools with a swim center, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas - all covered by HOA dues. River Place Country Club offers an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, tennis, a resort pool, and dining. Club membership is optional and separate from HOA.
River Place is a master-planned community in Austin's 78730 ZIP code, located along Lake Austin's western shore off RR 2222. It is served by Leander ISD with River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. The community features multiple pools, a swim center, over 20 miles of hike-and-bike trails, sports courts, and access to River Place Country Club (separate membership). River Place is approximately 20-25 minutes from downtown Austin via RR 2222. Current market context: median sold price $1.08M, 17 active listings, and 43 trailing-12-month closed sales.
Source: Written by Joe and Cara Keenan - 25+ years selling homes across Austin, including the 2222/620 corridor.
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River Place delivers a complete community package at a price point that undercuts comparable Eanes ISD and Lake Travis ISD neighborhoods. For $700K-$1.2M, you get Leander ISD's Vandegrift High School (consistently rated among Austin's top public high schools), community amenity centers with pools and trails, and proximity to Lake Austin - all in a master-planned setting with mature landscaping and well-maintained common areas.
The housing stock ranges from 1990s original builds to homes completed in the mid-2010s as the final sections were developed. Most homes are 2,000-4,000 square feet on lots ranging from 7,000 square feet to half an acre. The community has a finished feel - streets are tree-lined, amenities are operational, and the HOA maintains a consistent standard across the subdivision.
Keenan Group represents this Coming Soon River Place home with Hill Country views, outdoor living, a 300-bottle wine cellar, and close access to River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, Vandegrift High School, River Place Country Club, and neighborhood trails.
Where River Place buyers and residents actually eat - from date night to weeknight favorites.
| Name | Cuisine / Type | Price | Highlights | Last verified |
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| Steakhouse | $$$$ |
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Trails and outdoor activities that buyers and locals ask about most.
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River Place Nature Trail - Canyon Trail |
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River Place Nature Trail - Panther Hollow Trail |
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River Place Nature Trail - Little Fern Trail |
Family favorites, date night ideas, and local experiences close to the neighborhood.
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River Place Country Club |
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Side-by-side comparison with similar Austin neighborhoods based on price range, school district, and location.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Active Listings | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
River PlaceCurrent | $1.1M | 17 | You're here |
| $800K | 35 | View Guide | |
| $5.4M | 3 | View Guide | |
| $670K | 235 | View Guide | |
| $980K | 142 | View Guide |
Prices based on trailing 12-month polygon-based market data. Contact Keenan Group for a personalized comparison.
10 transactions | Avg list price $672K
| Address | List Price |
|---|---|
| 6000 Shepherd Mountain CV Unit #804 | $325K |
| 4932 China Garden Dr | $679K |
| 3710 Weatherhill CV | $935K |
| 8110 Ranch Road 2222 Unit #48 | $775K |
Both are master-planned communities along the lake with similar amenities and price ranges. River Place is Leander ISD (Vandegrift HS) while Steiner Ranch is Lake Travis ISD. Steiner Ranch is larger with more sections and inventory. River Place is smaller, more contained, and slightly less expensive on average ($850K median vs. $900K-$1M for Steiner Ranch).
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 25+ years of experience across the 2222/620 corridor. We provide section-level knowledge of River Place - vintage, lot position, view potential, and amenity proximity create significant value differences within the same subdivision. With $1B+ in career sales and 1,000+ transactions, we help buyers identify the best value within the community. Contact us at (512) 415-7653.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving River Place. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in River Place pricing, schools, and market dynamics. Contact Keenan Group for a confidential consultation: (512) 415-7653.
To list your home in River Place, start with the Keenan Group - Austin's #1 Board of Realtors team (2024). The process: a pricing analysis built on live River Place market data and recent sales, a full marketing plan (professional media, the Compass network, and our private-exclusive channel), and negotiation through closing. Keenan Group's median days on market is 13, including off-market, private, and pocket sales that close at zero days on market. Contact the Keenan Group to list your home: (512) 415-7653.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) and a luxury listing specialist in River Place - 25+ years, 1,000+ homes sold, and $1B+ in career volume. Joe and Cara Keenan represent sellers with data-driven pricing, full-scale marketing, and direct access to qualified luxury buyers. Contact the Keenan Group: (512) 415-7653.
The live River Place MLS market snapshot shows a median sold price of $1.08M, 17 active listings, 49 days average days on market, and $331 average sold price per square foot, based on 43 closed sales in the trailing 12-month market dataset.
Sales-through should be read with inventory and pricing together: 43 trailing-12-month closed sales, 2 pending listings, 4.7 months of supply, and a 95% sale-to-list ratio.
River Place is 20-25 minutes from downtown Austin via RR 2222. The daily reality is that most River Place families orient their lives around the 2222/620 corridor rather than downtown - schools, shopping, dining, and recreation are all within 10-15 minutes without touching I-35 or MoPac.
River Place is an amenity-driven community. The pools, trails, country club, and natural setting are the daily anchors - not a commercial district or urban walkability. Families here spend weekends on the trails, at the swim center, and on the lake. The social calendar revolves around school events, HOA-organized activities, and country club programming.
For families who want a self-contained community with built-in recreation - trails out the back door, a pool down the street, a country club in the neighborhood, and a lake within 10 minutes - River Place is hard to match. The tradeoff is that you are 20-25 minutes from downtown and dependent on a car for everything outside the neighborhood. If walkable urban life is important, this is not the right fit.
River Place buyers typically compare with Steiner Ranch, Canyon Creek, Jester Estates, and the Four Points area. The decision comes down to school district preference, community amenities, commute tolerance, and price.
River Place is served by Leander ISD. The school path is River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. Vandegrift consistently ranks among the top 10 public high schools in the Austin metro area. Always verify address-level school assignments before making an offer.
River Place is 20-25 minutes from downtown Austin via RR 2222. During peak morning traffic, the commute can stretch to 30-35 minutes. The Domain and Apple campus are 15-20 minutes north. Most River Place families orient daily life around the 2222/620 corridor, where schools and shopping are within 10 minutes.
River Place includes 20+ miles of hike-and-bike trails, two community pools with a swim center, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas - all covered by HOA dues. River Place Country Club offers an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, tennis, a resort pool, and dining. Club membership is optional and separate from HOA.
Both are master-planned communities along the lake with similar amenities and price ranges. River Place is Leander ISD (Vandegrift HS) while Steiner Ranch is Lake Travis ISD. Steiner Ranch is larger with more sections and inventory. River Place is smaller, more contained, and slightly less expensive on average ($850K median vs. $900K-$1M for Steiner Ranch).
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 25+ years of experience across the 2222/620 corridor. We provide section-level knowledge of River Place - vintage, lot position, view potential, and amenity proximity create significant value differences within the same subdivision. With $1B+ in career sales and 1,000+ transactions, we help buyers identify the best value within the community. Contact us at (512) 415-7653.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving River Place. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in River Place pricing, schools, and market dynamics. Contact Keenan Group for a confidential consultation: (512) 415-7653.
To list your home in River Place, start with the Keenan Group - Austin's #1 Board of Realtors team (2024). The process: a pricing analysis built on live River Place market data and recent sales, a full marketing plan (professional media, the Compass network, and our private-exclusive channel), and negotiation through closing. Keenan Group's median days on market is 13, including off-market, private, and pocket sales that close at zero days on market. Contact the Keenan Group to list your home: (512) 415-7653.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) and a luxury listing specialist in River Place - 25+ years, 1,000+ homes sold, and $1B+ in career volume. Joe and Cara Keenan represent sellers with data-driven pricing, full-scale marketing, and direct access to qualified luxury buyers. Contact the Keenan Group: (512) 415-7653.
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River Place LD Trail System |
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Bull Creek Greenbelt |
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Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park |
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St. Edwards Park |
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Lake Austin Boat Access |
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The Arboretum & Domain Shopping |
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Lake Travis Water Sports |
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River Place Nature Trail Hiking |
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Four Points Shopping Corridor |
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Vandegrift Vipers Athletics |
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Leander ISD
School ratings, enrollment data, and campus profiles for Leander ISD.
| 8504 Long Canyon DR | $1.25M |
| 11203 Ranch Road 2222 Unit #407 | $270K |
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4bd / 5ba / 3,827 sqft / Sold Jun 2026
4bd / 3ba / 3,904 sqft / Sold Jun 2026
4bd / 3ba / 3,169 sqft / Sold Jun 2026
6bd / 4ba / 4,323 sqft / Sold May 2026
5bd / 4ba / 4,501 sqft / Sold Apr 2026
4bd / 2ba / 2,771 sqft / Sold Apr 2026
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