Market Overview for River Place
There are 22 active listings in River Place with a median list price of $1.1M and a median sold price of $1.0M.
Homes average 57 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 5 homes have sold, with 48 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $377.
About River Place
River Place is a gated master-planned community in northwest Austin along the shores of Lake Austin, in the 78730 zip code of western Travis County. The community sits within the broader Four Points district at FM 620 and RM 2222, and is known for its 24/7 staffed gated access, its Tom Kite-designed River Place Country Club, and its mix of waterfront and hilltop homes on Lake Austin and the surrounding Hill Country terrain. River Place contains more than 1,100 homes and approximately 2,000 residents.
River Place is an unincorporated community in Travis County, governed by a homeowners association (River Place HOA) and a River Place Limited District that manages access, trails, parks, and certain services. It is not an incorporated city, though some real estate materials describe it that way. Home values in the community run from roughly the mid-$300,000s to over $6 million depending on lot, home size, and proximity to the lake, with a median value around $775,000.
The community is served by Leander ISD, and residents are zoned for River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. River Place amenities include the River Place Country Club (golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, dining), miles of nature trails, two neighborhood parks, and lake access. The gated entrances are staffed 24 hours a day.
River Place's character is defined by the combination of 24/7 staffed gated access, the Tom Kite-designed golf course, the River Place Nature Trail, and direct Lake Austin waterfront on portions of the community. The community is part of the broader Four Points district at FM 620 and RM 2222, but its gated perimeter and internal amenity package set it apart from the non-gated subdivisions in the surrounding area. Country club membership is separate from HOA dues — residents are not automatically members of the club, and golf, tennis, swimming, and dining access requires a separate club membership.
Living in River Place
Daily life in River Place is organized around the gated community's internal amenities and its Lake Austin / Hill Country setting. The 24/7 staffed gates limit through-traffic, and the community's interior roads wind through rolling terrain with homes on both standard and larger lots. Many properties back onto the lake or onto the Panther Hollow creek and greenbelt system.
The River Place Nature Trail is a defining outdoor feature — a 5.6-mile trail one way, known for its limestone stairs descending into the Panther Hollow canyon. The trail connects to the broader River Place trail system and is used by residents for hiking, running, and dog walking. Two neighborhood parks offer playgrounds and gathering space.
River Place Country Club operates within the community and offers an 18-hole Tom Kite-designed championship golf course, along with tennis courts, a swimming pool, fitness facilities, and dining. Club membership gives residents access to the full amenity set, though membership is separate from HOA dues and is optional.
Daily services are accessible along FM 620 and RM 2222 outside the gate, including grocery (H-E-B), restaurants, and medical offices. Downtown Austin is approximately 17 to 20 miles southeast, typically 25 to 40 minutes via FM 2222, Loop 360, and MoPac. Apple's Parmer Lane campus is approximately 12 miles east.
Things to Do in River Place
- Hike the River Place Nature Trail: The River Place Nature Trail is a 5.6-mile (one-way) trail running through the community's Panther Hollow greenbelt. The trail is known for limestone stairs descending into the canyon and creek, and is one of the most challenging and scenic urban hikes in the Austin area.
- Play the Tom Kite-designed golf course: River Place Country Club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Kite, the Austin-born two-time Masters runner-up and Ryder Cup captain. The course runs through the community's Hill Country terrain with views of Lake Austin and the surrounding hills.
- Use River Place Country Club amenities: River Place Country Club offers tennis courts, a swimming pool, fitness center, dining, and a social event calendar alongside the golf course. Club membership is separate from HOA dues and gives members access to the full amenity set.
- Boat on Lake Austin: Lake Austin runs along River Place's eastern edge. Waterfront homes have private docks, and residents have additional lake access through public and private ramps in the Four Points area. The lake supports boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming.
- Visit the two River Place neighborhood parks: River Place includes two neighborhood parks managed by the River Place Limited District, providing playgrounds, open green space, and community gathering areas within the gated community.
Major Employers in River Place
- River Place Country Club (Hospitality & Recreation): River Place Country Club operates golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining facilities within the community, employing grounds crew, pro shop staff, servers, and recreation staff.
- Leander ISD (Education): Leander ISD serves River Place through River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School, employing teachers, administrators, and staff across those campuses.
- Apple Parmer Lane campus (Technology): Apple's 133-acre campus on Parmer Lane, approximately 12 miles east of River Place, is the company's largest facility outside Cupertino and employs more than 6,000 workers. Many River Place residents commute there.
- Four Points retail and service corridor (Retail, Healthcare, Professional): The FM 620 and RM 2222 corridors just outside River Place's gates support grocery, restaurants, medical offices, and professional services that employ workers from across the surrounding area.
River Place Schools
River Place is served by Leander ISD. Residents are zoned for River Place Elementary (within the community), Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School. Leander ISD is one of Central Texas's consistently highly rated districts.
School District: Leander ISD
Public Schools
- River Place Elementary - Leander ISD elementary school located within the River Place community, serving River Place and some surrounding Four Points-area neighborhoods.
- Four Points Middle School - Leander ISD middle school at 9700 McNeil Drive in the Four Points area, serving River Place and other nearby subdivisions.
- Vandegrift High School - Leander ISD comprehensive high school serving River Place and the broader Four Points area, known for strong academic and athletic programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Place a gated community?
Yes. River Place is a gated community in northwest Austin with 24/7 staffed entrances controlling access. The gates are a defining feature of the neighborhood and limit through-traffic on the community's internal roads.
Is River Place an incorporated city?
No. River Place is an unincorporated community in Travis County, governed by a homeowners association (River Place HOA) and the River Place Limited District, which manages trails, parks, and certain services. Some real estate materials describe River Place as "its own incorporated city," but that is not accurate — it operates under HOA and Limited District governance, not municipal incorporation.
What school district serves River Place?
River Place is served by Leander ISD. Residents are zoned for River Place Elementary (located within the community), Four Points Middle School, and Vandegrift High School.
Does River Place have a golf course?
Yes. River Place Country Club, located within the community, operates an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Kite, along with tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining. Club membership is separate from HOA dues and gives members access to the full amenity set.
How many homes are in River Place?
River Place contains more than 1,100 homes and approximately 2,000 residents. Home values range from roughly the mid-$300,000s to over $6 million depending on lot, home size, and proximity to Lake Austin, with a median around $775,000.
How far is River Place from downtown Austin?
Downtown Austin is approximately 17 to 20 miles southeast of River Place, typically 25 to 40 minutes by car via FM 2222, Loop 360, and MoPac (Loop 1) depending on traffic and time of day.
