About River Place Homes for Sale
River Place is a picturesque country club community on the north shore of Lake Austin and located near Steiner Ranch and Lake Travis. The neighborhood is designed around the River Place Country Club, making the club the centerpiece of the community.River Place has earned the reputation as one of the most sought after spots for golf enthusiasts and vacation home owners to purchase a residence. [Read more about River Place...]
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River Place Neighborhood
River Place is among the newer neighborhoods located in the ever popular Texas Hill Country. Although River Place does not have as many shopping and dining venues as some other neighborhoods, it makes up for the lack of retail and restaurants withscenic green spaces and numerous options for outdoor recreation, particularly for golfers and with water sports on the river and Lake Travis. Many homes have been designed with expansive views of the hills or green spaces that dot the landscape around River Place.
Residents have access to parks, miles of hiking and bike trails, a marina on Lake Austin for water recreation, and a golf course. The neighborhood is just off a major local highway for direct access to the rest of the city.River Place is a place for residents to be somewhat near the city, but able to get away from it all and be close to nature. With just over 1,000 homes, large sections of the neighborhood are on wilderness preserves or open space. Many homes provide good views of the surrounding hills and the golf course.
A majority of the listings in the area are single-family homes with styles that range from mid-century to modern architecture. Buildable lots do periodically exist, and are highly coveted. River Place has become a popular destination for home buyers that want to enjoy both a close proximity to the scenic Texas Hill Country and easy access to Downtown Austin.
River Place Lifestyle
Life in River Place offers residents access to many recreational and outdoor activities, as well as the breathtaking scenery of the Texas Hill Country.But the community all starts with the golf course, and River Place Country Club is the epicenter of life in this neighborhood.
Several different communities in River Place are built around golf clubs such as Balcones Country Club, River Place Country Club and the University of Texas Golf Club.
The neighborhood is close to Hwy. 2222, a major west Austin thoroughfare that provides access to the rest of the city. Downtown is about 20 minutes’ commute.
River Place Schools
Leander ISD serves students living in River Place with public schooling options from grades K thru 12.
Many area private schools are available for parents seeking alternate education opportunities for their children including Montessori and religious schools, as well as daycare centers. The Concordia University of Austin is also located within Northwest Austin. Additionally, commuting to the campuses of the University of Texas in Downtown Austin or to St. Edwards University in South Austin, is made convenient by local freeways.