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.
Things to Do in Rocky River Cove
- Barton Creek Greenbelt: A 12-mile trail system accessible via trailheads within a 10-minute drive. Offers hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and swimming holes along Barton Creek.
- Zilker Park: A 351-acre metropolitan park approximately 5 miles east via MoPac. Includes Barton Springs Pool, botanical gardens, disc golf, and the Zilker Zephyr train.
- Hill Country Galleria: Open-air shopping and dining center in Bee Cave, roughly 5 miles west, with over 90 stores, Whole Foods, restaurants, and a live-music amphitheater.
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve: A 227-acre nature preserve off Loop 360 roughly 2 miles south, with 2.5 miles of hiking trails through Hill Country habitat.
- Ski Shores Cafe: Waterfront restaurant on Lake Austin roughly 3 miles north, open since 1954. Serves casual American fare with outdoor seating on the lake.
Major Employers in Rocky River Cove
- Apple (Technology): Operates a 133-acre campus in northwest Austin with over 5,000 employees, approximately 20 minutes north via Loop 360.
- Eanes ISD (Education): The school district employs over 1,200 staff across 9 campuses, with administrative offices on Camp Craft Road roughly 1 mile north.
- NXP Semiconductors (Semiconductors): Maintains offices near Loop 360 and US 183 with over 1,000 Austin-area employees, roughly 12 minutes north.
- Oracle (Technology): Relocated headquarters to Austin in 2020, with offices along the Lake Austin waterfront approximately 5 miles northeast.
Rocky River Cove Schools
Rocky River Cove is zoned to Eanes ISD, with Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle, and Westlake High School serving the neighborhood.
School District: Eanes ISD
Public Schools
- Eanes Elementary School - Eanes ISD campus serving grades K-5 with approximately 450 students, located on Bee Caves Road near the neighborhood.
- Hill Country Middle School - Eanes ISD campus serving grades 6-8 with roughly 1,000 students and advanced academic programs.
- Westlake High School - Eanes ISD campus enrolling approximately 2,700 students in grades 9-12 with 25+ AP courses and consistently high standardized test averages.
Pre-Schools
- Westlake United Methodist Preschool - Church-based preschool on Bee Caves Road serving ages 2 through pre-K with structured curriculum.
- The Goddard School - Westlake - Full-day preschool near Bee Caves Road serving infants through pre-K with play-based learning approach.
Private Schools
- St. Andrew's Episcopal School - Independent co-educational school in west Austin serving grades pre-K through 12 with approximately 900 students, roughly 3 miles east.
- Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school serving grades pre-K through 12 near the Bee Caves Road and Loop 360 area.
Higher Education
- University of Texas at Austin - Public research university approximately 7 miles east, enrolling over 51,000 students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Rocky River Cove
Homes in Rocky River Cove range from approximately $2 million to over $5 million. The subdivision contains fewer than 15 homes on approximately 1-acre lots, with floor plans from 2,000 to nearly 6,000 square feet in limestone and stucco construction.
What school district is Rocky River Cove in
Rocky River Cove is served by Eanes Independent School District. Students typically attend Eanes Elementary, Hill Country Middle School, and Westlake High School. Westlake High enrolls about 2,700 students and offers more than 25 AP courses.
How far is Rocky River Cove from downtown Austin
Rocky River Cove is approximately 7 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 12 to 15 minutes via MoPac Expressway (Loop 1), which is accessible roughly 1 mile east of the neighborhood.
What is the lot size in Rocky River Cove
Lots in Rocky River Cove are approximately 1 acre each, which is nearly double the average lot size in West Lake Hills. The subdivision is a cul-de-sac with fewer than 15 total homesites on hilly, tree-covered terrain.
What is West Lake Hills TX
West Lake Hills is an incorporated city of approximately 3,200 residents in Travis County, surrounded by the city of Austin. The city sits in the central Texas Hill Country west of MoPac Expressway and is served by Eanes ISD. It maintains its own municipal government, police department, and land-use regulations.
What stores are near Rocky River Cove
Randalls and CVS are on Bee Caves Road roughly half a mile north. Whole Foods is at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, approximately 5 miles west. The Barton Creek Square Mall is about 3 miles southeast at Loop 360 and MoPac.