
$1,539,000
813 Serene Estates DR, Austin, TX, 78738

$1,539,000
813 Serene Estates DR, Austin, TX, 78738

$1,490,000
801 Serene Estates DR, Austin, TX, 78738

$1,490,000
402 Sweet Grass LN, Austin, TX, 78738

$1,250,000
807 Serene Estates DR, Austin, TX, 78738

$1,199,900
4809 SERENE HILLS DR, Austin, TX, 78738

$975,000
905 CRESTONE STREAM DR, Austin, TX, 78738
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Serene Hills represents a contemporary approach to Hill Country residential development that balances residential growth with environmental conservation. The master-planned community design combined with access to Lake Travis recreation (2-3 miles), established schools, and preserved natural areas creates a distinctive option in the Lakeway market for those seeking larger lot sizes and outdoor amenities.
Serene Hills residents enjoy a lifestyle centered on outdoor recreation and access to natural amenities, with the five miles (26,400 feet) of private trails within the community providing daily hiking and biking opportunities with views of seasonal creeks and limestone geology. Trail amenities include multiple trailheads accessible from neighborhood streets, benches at scenic overlooks, and trail maps showing elevation changes up to 100 feet across the community's topography. The extensive greenspace at 75% (343 acres of 456 total) creates a park-like environment with preserved natural areas while maintaining residential privacy through low-density design (0.74 homes per acre) and lot spacing averaging 1.5 acres per home. Many residents report using the trails regularly for exercise and nature observation, with an estimated 65% of residents using the trail system weekly, and the community organizes monthly group hiking events throughout the year, with typical attendance of 20-30 residents.
The Lake Travis Independent School District serves the community with a 98% graduation rate at Lake Travis High School and average SAT scores of 1,310. The location is approximately 20 miles west of downtown Austin via Highway 71, with commute times to major employment centers ranging from 30-45 minutes depending on traffic and destination (Tech Ridge 35-40 minutes, Domain 30-35 minutes, downtown Austin 35-45 minutes). Residents frequently utilize nearby Lake Travis (located 2-3 miles away) for boating, paddleboarding, sailing, and water recreation activities, with marina facilities offering full services approximately 3-5 miles away. The community maintains a focus on outdoor lifestyle through resident associations that organize group activities including monthly trail cleanups and seasonal celebrations, and the master-planned design encourages walking and biking for recreation and social interaction with pedestrian pathways connecting all neighborhood sections.
Serene Hills is served by Lake Travis Independent School District. Students typically attend Serene Hills Elementary for elementary school, Lake Travis Middle School or Bee Cave Middle School for middle school, and Lake Travis High School for high school.
School District: Lake Travis Independent School District
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Serene Hills preserves 75% greenspace, far exceeding the typical 20-30% in master-planned communities, with five miles of private hiking trails and modern home designs.
Development began in 2013 and reached full build-out in 2025, with 339 homes built in four distinct sections.
Serene Hills is served by the Lake Travis Independent School District, a 6A district with a 98% graduation rate at Lake Travis High School.
Serene Hills is just minutes from Lake Travis with direct access to boating, paddleboarding, sailing, water skiing, and lakeside recreation.
The community features five miles of private hiking and biking trails, and nearby Lake Travis Zipline Adventures offers five ziplines with panoramic views.
Homes typically start around $1 million and extend into multi-million-dollar estates depending on lot size, design, and finishes.