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Market Overview for Majestic Hills Ranchettes
There are 2 active listings in Majestic Hills Ranchettes with a median list price of $1.2M and a median sold price of $2.3M.
Homes average 33 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $392.
About Majestic Hills Ranchettes
Majestic Hills Ranchettes is a rural residential community located in the Hill Country west of Austin, Texas, within Travis County. The neighborhood sits along Ranch Road 620 and Hamilton Pool Road (FM 3238) in the western reaches of the Austin metro area, approximately 25 miles west of downtown Austin. The terrain consists of rolling limestone hills covered with Ashe juniper, live oak, and Texas red oak, with seasonal creek beds and exposed limestone bluffs throughout. Properties in the area occupy large ranchette-style lots with significant distance between homes and natural vegetation buffers.
Homes in Majestic Hills Ranchettes are predominantly custom-built single-family residences on lots ranging from 2 to 10 acres. Resale prices generally range from $500,000 to $1,200,000 depending on acreage, home size, and improvements. Floor plans typically range from 1,800 to 4,500 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations. Construction styles include Hill Country limestone, metal-roof ranch homes, and timber-frame structures. Many properties feature detached workshops, horse barns, stock tanks, and agricultural exemptions for livestock or hay production. Most homes were built between the early 1990s and the mid-2010s.
Majestic Hills Ranchettes is served by Lake Travis Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Bee Cave Elementary School, Bee Cave Middle School (also known as Lake Travis Middle School), and Lake Travis High School. Bee Cave Elementary enrolls approximately 650 students in grades pre-K through 5. Lake Travis Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 1,400 students. Lake Travis High School enrolls approximately 2,800 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers more than 25 AP courses, career and technical education pathways, and a competitive athletics program.
Commuters from Majestic Hills Ranchettes reach downtown Austin in approximately 35 to 45 minutes via Highway 71 east to MoPac Expressway or via Ranch Road 620 to Loop 360. The Bee Cave commercial corridor along Highway 71, including the Hill Country Galleria mixed-use center, is roughly 8 miles east and provides grocery, dining, and retail. Dripping Springs, located about 10 miles southwest along Highway 290, offers additional shopping and services. The area relies on personal vehicles for daily transportation, as no Capital Metro bus routes extend to this part of the metro.
Living in Majestic Hills Ranchettes
Majestic Hills Ranchettes has a low-density, rural character defined by large lots with native Hill Country vegetation, unpaved driveways, and dark skies at night. Most properties rely on well water and septic systems rather than municipal utilities, and many homeowners maintain agricultural tax exemptions through livestock grazing or managed cedar clearing. The area falls within the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, which restricts impervious cover on individual parcels. Property tax rates reflect Travis County and Lake Travis ISD jurisdictions, with Lake Travis ISD's rate near $1.20 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Daily errands from Majestic Hills Ranchettes typically involve a drive of 15 to 20 minutes. H-E-B in Bee Cave on Highway 71 is roughly 8 miles east, and the Dripping Springs H-E-B on Highway 290 is about 10 miles southwest. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park featuring a collapsed grotto and natural swimming hole, is approximately 5 miles west along Hamilton Pool Road. Reimers Ranch Park, a 2,400-acre Travis County park along the Pedernales River, offers mountain biking trails, rock climbing walls, and river access about 6 miles west. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave provides a public library branch, restaurants, a movie theater, and retail shops. Neighbors often use the local road network for cycling and horseback riding, though there are no dedicated bike lanes or sidewalks in the area.
Things to Do in Majestic Hills Ranchettes
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park approximately 5 miles west featuring a collapsed grotto, 50-foot waterfall, and natural swimming hole. Reservations required during summer months.
- Reimers Ranch Park: A 2,400-acre Travis County park roughly 6 miles west along the Pedernales River with over 18 miles of mountain biking trails and limestone rock climbing walls.
- Hill Country Galleria: Mixed-use retail and entertainment center in Bee Cave about 8 miles east, with a movie theater, restaurants, live music stage, and a public library branch.
- Pace Bend Park: Travis County park on Lake Travis approximately 12 miles north, offering 1,368 acres of shoreline access, camping, cliff jumping, and boat launching.
- Jester King Brewery: Farmhouse brewery located roughly 10 miles east on Fitzhugh Road, producing barrel-aged and wild ales on a 165-acre ranch with weekend tastings and food trucks.
Major Employers in Majestic Hills Ranchettes
- Lake Travis ISD (Education): Public school district with over 1,200 employees across multiple campuses, headquartered in Lakeway approximately 10 miles northeast.
- St. David's HealthCare (Healthcare): Hospital system operating an emergency center in Bee Cave roughly 8 miles east, part of a network employing over 10,000 across the Austin metro.
- Indeed (Technology): Job search platform with its Austin headquarters employing over 3,000 workers, approximately 30 miles east in downtown Austin.
- Tivoli Village / Hill Country Galleria Retailers (Retail/Hospitality): Mixed-use retail center in Bee Cave about 8 miles east, employing several hundred workers across restaurants, shops, and services.
Majestic Hills Ranchettes Schools
Majestic Hills Ranchettes is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Serene Hills Elementary for elementary school, Lake Travis Middle School for middle school, and Lake Travis High School for high school.
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Public Schools
- Serene Hills Elementary - Elementary school serving the Majestic Hills Ranchettes area in Lake Travis ISD.
- Lake Travis Middle School - Middle school serving the Majestic Hills Ranchettes area in Lake Travis ISD.
- Lake Travis High School - High school serving the Majestic Hills Ranchettes area in Lake Travis ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Bee Cave Montessori - Montessori-method preschool in Bee Cave serving ages 3 through 6 with individualized learning programs.
- Primrose School of Bee Cave - Accredited early education center in Bee Cave offering infant through pre-K programs with a structured curriculum.
Private Schools
- Summit Christian Academy - Private Christian school in Dripping Springs serving grades pre-K through 12 with small class sizes.
- The Pinnacle School - Private school in the Bee Cave area offering individualized instruction for students in elementary and middle school grades.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - Two-year college campus in Kyle offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and transfer programs, approximately 30 miles southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Majestic Hills Ranchettes
Homes in Majestic Hills Ranchettes typically range from $500,000 to $1,200,000. Properties sit on 2- to 10-acre lots with custom homes of 1,800 to 4,500 square feet, built primarily between the 1990s and 2010s in Hill Country limestone and metal-roof ranch styles.
What school district is Majestic Hills Ranchettes in
Majestic Hills Ranchettes is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis High enrolls approximately 2,800 students and offers 25+ AP courses.
How far is Majestic Hills Ranchettes from downtown Austin
Majestic Hills Ranchettes is approximately 25 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 35 to 45 minutes via Highway 71 east to MoPac Expressway or via Ranch Road 620 to Loop 360, depending on traffic.
Does Majestic Hills Ranchettes have city water and sewer
Most properties in Majestic Hills Ranchettes rely on private well water and septic systems rather than municipal utilities. The area falls within the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, which imposes impervious cover limits on construction.
What is there to do near Majestic Hills Ranchettes
Hamilton Pool Preserve is roughly 5 miles west with a natural swimming hole and waterfall. Reimers Ranch Park offers 2,400 acres of mountain biking and rock climbing about 6 miles west. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave provides shopping, dining, and a movie theater roughly 8 miles east.
What are lot sizes in Majestic Hills Ranchettes
Lots in Majestic Hills Ranchettes range from approximately 2 acres to 10 acres. Many properties carry agricultural tax exemptions for livestock grazing or managed land use, and the rural setting features native Hill Country vegetation, seasonal creeks, and limestone terrain.