Market Overview for Sweetwater Ranch
There are 24 active listings in Sweetwater Ranch with a median list price of $795K and a median sold price of $703K.
Homes average 58 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 9 homes have sold, with 121 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $277.
About Sweetwater Ranch
Sweetwater Ranch is a 1,400-acre master-planned community located in the Texas Hill Country approximately 22 miles west of downtown Austin, positioned at the intersection of Highway 71 and Pedernales Summit Parkway in the Bee Cave area. The community began development in 2013 and has grown into one of the most in-demand communities in the Lake Travis area with 700 acres of preserved natural space maintained throughout development. Home prices range from the low $400,000s to $3.2 million, with the majority of homes between $600,000 and $1.2 million and an average price around $800,000, reflecting diverse buyer preferences and household budgets. The master plan encompasses rolling hills, resort-style amenities spanning 10 acres, miles of hike and bike trails, and active homeowner association engagement with regular community events and programming. The community features eight builders including Pulte, Taylor Morrison, M/I Homes, David Weekley, Chesmar Homes, Perry Homes, Westin Homes, and River Oaks Homes, each offering distinctive floor plans and architectural styles ranging from single-story ranch designs to spacious two-story residences.
Sweetwater Ranch is served by Lake Travis Independent School District, ranked in the top 2% of Texas school districts with an A+ rating by Niche. Bee Cave Elementary School serves portions of Sweetwater Ranch with comprehensive curricula and enrichment programs, while Hudson Bend Middle School serves grades 6-8 for the broader Bee Cave area. Lake Travis High School was ranked in the top 4% of the nation's high schools by U.S. News & World Report in 2017, offering advanced placement courses, dual-credit college programs, and extensive extracurricular options. Serene Hills Elementary School, a newer campus completed to accommodate growth in western Bee Cave, also serves developing portions of Sweetwater Ranch and surrounding neighborhoods with modern facilities and current educational technologies. The community features the Sweetwater Ranch Club, a 10-acre residents-only facility with three swimming pools including a resort pool and lap pool, splash pads for children, a 3,000+ square-foot indoor recreation space for events and activities, outdoor pavilions, athletic fields, and yoga classes.
Residents have access to extensive trail systems throughout the community with five distinct hiking trails rated from low to difficult difficulty, accommodating families, casual hikers, and experienced trail users. The trails connect throughout the 1,400-acre property, utilizing the rolling Hill Country terrain for scenic vistas and varied elevations. Private trails within Sweetwater Ranch provide recreation without requiring travel to external facilities. Residents maintain access to neighborhood amenities through the active homeowner association, which organizes seasonal events, community gatherings, fitness programs, and social activities throughout the year.
