Market Overview for Rocky River Cove
There are 0 active listings in Rocky River Cove and a median sold price of $4.3M.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
About Rocky River Cove
Rocky River Cove is a small residential enclave within the city of West Lake Hills, Texas, in the 78746 zip code in Travis County. The subdivision is located off Rocky River Road, south of Bee Caves Road (Ranch Road 2244) and west of MoPac Expressway (Loop 1). The cul-de-sac street contains fewer than 15 homesites, each positioned on lots that are approximately 1 acre, which is nearly double the average lot size in West Lake Hills. The neighborhood is surrounded by mature tree cover and native Hill Country vegetation.
Homes in Rocky River Cove range from approximately $2 million to over $5 million, with newer construction and larger floor plans at the upper end. Properties in the subdivision span 2,000 to nearly 6,000 square feet, with 3 to 6 bedrooms. Construction materials include limestone, stucco, and wood, consistent with the Hill Country architectural palette. Several homes have been significantly renovated or demolished and rebuilt with contemporary designs in recent years.
Rocky River Cove is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students are typically zoned to Eanes Elementary School for grades K through 5, Hill Country Middle School for grades 6 through 8, and Westlake High School for grades 9 through 12. Eanes Elementary enrolls approximately 450 students. Hill Country Middle School serves roughly 1,000 students. Westlake High School enrolls about 2,700 students and offers more than 25 AP courses, with consistently high SAT and ACT averages.
Commuters from Rocky River Cove reach downtown Austin in approximately 12 to 15 minutes via MoPac Expressway, accessible roughly 1 mile east. Bee Caves Road provides east-west connectivity to the Westlake commercial corridor and points west toward Bee Cave. Loop 360 is approximately 1.5 miles east and connects to employment centers along the northern corridor toward US 183 and the Domain. The Barton Creek Square Mall is roughly 3 miles southeast at the intersection of Loop 360 and MoPac.
Living in Rocky River Cove
Rocky River Cove occupies a quiet cul-de-sac with fewer than 15 homes on acre-sized lots. The terrain is hilly with native live oak, juniper, and cedar elm throughout. Interior roads are private and serve only neighborhood residents, with no through-traffic access. The city of West Lake Hills enforces development standards including impervious cover limits, building height restrictions, and tree preservation ordinances. Property tax rates fall under Travis County, West Lake Hills, and Eanes ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Daily shopping is centered along Bee Caves Road, approximately 0.5 miles north, where Randalls, CVS, and several restaurants are located. The Westlake area along Bee Caves Road between Loop 360 and Walsh Tarlton Lane includes banks, dry cleaners, and medical offices. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 5 miles west, offers Whole Foods, retail stores, and a cinema. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is accessible within a 10-minute drive via Loop 360, with trailheads providing access to 12 miles of hiking and biking trails. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool are approximately 5 miles east via MoPac.