Market Overview for Zip Code 78730
There are 62 active listings in Zip Code 78730 with a median list price of $1.4M and a median sold price of $1.2M.
Homes average 45 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 8 homes have sold, with 113 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $637.
About Zip Code 78730
Zip code 78730 covers the River Place area of northwest Austin, a hilly enclave situated between FM 2222 and FM 620 overlooking Lake Austin and the Balcones Canyonlands. The zip code includes the neighborhoods of River Place, Westminster Glen, and Lost Creek Bluff, positioned approximately 16 miles northwest of downtown Austin. The terrain is defined by dramatic limestone bluffs, deep ravines, and dense juniper and oak woodland typical of the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country. Elevations range from roughly 500 feet along Lake Austin to over 1,000 feet on the ridgelines, creating significant topographic variation within a compact area.
Real estate in 78730 is primarily single-family homes in master-planned subdivisions developed from the late 1990s through the 2010s. River Place is the largest neighborhood, with approximately 2,000 homes ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet on lots of 0.2 to 1 acre. Prices across the zip code range from approximately $500K for smaller three-bedroom homes to over $1.5 million for larger properties on premium lots with lake views or greenbelt frontage. The median home price is near $725K. Westminster Glen features custom homes on larger lots, many exceeding 4,000 square feet with prices starting around $800K. Some gated sections within River Place include homes above $1 million.
Students in 78730 attend Leander ISD schools. River Place Elementary serves pre-K through 5th grade with approximately 750 students and is rated among the top elementary schools in the district. Four Points Middle School covers 6th through 8th grade with about 1,100 students. Vandegrift High School, the feeder high school, enrolls approximately 2,500 students and is recognized for its strong academics, competitive athletics including state-ranked swimming and track programs, and a performing arts center that hosts district-wide events.
River Place connects to the broader Austin area via FM 2222 east toward MoPac and FM 620 north toward Cedar Park. Commute times to downtown Austin are typically 25 to 40 minutes via 2222 to MoPac or 360. The 2222 corridor is a winding two-lane road through the Balcones Canyonlands that can experience congestion during peak hours. FM 620 provides access to Lakeline Mall and the Cedar Park commercial area, about 15 minutes north. The nearest major grocery is the H-E-B at Four Points, approximately 10 minutes east. River Place has its own commercial node at the River Place Boulevard entrance with a few restaurants and service businesses.
Living in Zip Code 78730
River Place attracts upper-middle-income families and professionals seeking Hill Country living with reasonable access to central Austin employment centers. Median household income in 78730 exceeds $160,000, making it one of the higher-income zip codes in the Austin metro. The population is predominantly families with school-age children drawn by Leander ISD schools and the neighborhood's extensive amenity package. Many residents work in technology, finance, and healthcare sectors, with commutes to offices along the MoPac corridor, the Domain, or downtown Austin.
