Market Overview for Yaupon Creek
There are 0 active listings in Yaupon Creek and a median sold price of $599K.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 2 sales in the past 12 months.
About Yaupon Creek
Yaupon Creek is a residential neighborhood in Lakeway, Texas, within the 78734 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood is located along Yaupon Drive and connecting streets in the southwestern portion of Lakeway, roughly 20 miles west of downtown Austin. The area sits on elevated terrain above Lake Travis with mature oak and juniper woodland covering the hilly landscape. Yaupon Creek takes its name from the seasonal creek that drains through the neighborhood toward Lake Travis, with limestone bluffs and natural ravines shaping the lot configurations.
Homes in Yaupon Creek are primarily single-family residences built from the 1980s through the 2000s, with lot sizes typically ranging from one-quarter acre to one-half acre. Resale prices generally range from $500,000 to $900,000 depending on lot size, condition, and proximity to lake views. Floor plans average 2,000 to 3,800 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations. Architectural styles feature Hill Country limestone, stucco, and wood exteriors with composition or metal roofing. Some properties on the western edge of the neighborhood have views of Lake Travis or the surrounding Hill Country terrain.
Yaupon Creek is served by Lake Travis Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Lakeway Elementary School, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lakeway Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 with approximately 600 students. Hudson Bend Middle School enrolls roughly 1,100 students in grades 6 through 8. Lake Travis High School serves grades 9 through 12 with over 2,500 students and offers more than 20 AP courses, career and technical education pathways, and competitive athletics programs including state-level UIL competition.
Commuters from Yaupon Creek reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 40 minutes via RM 620 to Loop 360 or via Bee Caves Road to MoPac Expressway. The Lakeway commercial district along RM 620 is within a 5-minute drive and includes grocery, restaurants, and professional services. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 8 miles east along Highway 71, provides additional retail and dining. Lakeway's municipal amenities include a city-operated activity center, public golf course, and network of parks and trails.
Living in Yaupon Creek
Yaupon Creek features single-family homes on wooded lots with mature live oak and Ashe juniper canopy along curving streets that follow the hilly terrain. The neighborhood sits within the City of Lakeway, which provides police, fire, and parks services. Many homes back up to natural drainage corridors or wooded common areas that provide privacy buffers between properties. Property tax rates fall under Travis County, Lake Travis ISD, and City of Lakeway jurisdictions. The combined rates place the area among the higher-taxed communities in the Austin metro, largely driven by the Lake Travis ISD rate.
H-E-B at the intersection of RM 620 and Lohmans Crossing Road is roughly 3 miles north and serves as the primary grocery option. Lakeway City Park on Lakeway Drive provides playgrounds, sports fields, a swimming pool, and walking paths. The Lakeway Activity Center on RM 620 offers fitness classes, meeting rooms, and community programming. Restaurants and cafes along Lakeway's RM 620 corridor range from casual dining to Hill Country wine bars. Mansfield Dam Park, operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority, is approximately 4 miles northeast and provides boat ramp access to Lake Travis along with swimming areas and picnic grounds.
Things to Do in Yaupon Creek
- Mansfield Dam Park: LCRA-operated park roughly 4 miles northeast with boat ramp access to Lake Travis, swimming areas, and picnic grounds along the dam.
- Lakeway City Park: Municipal park on Lakeway Drive featuring playgrounds, sports fields, a swimming pool, and walking paths through wooded terrain.
- Lakeway Resort and Spa: Full-service resort on Lake Travis offering a marina, golf course, spa, and waterfront dining accessible to area residents.
- Hill Country Galleria: Mixed-use center in Bee Cave roughly 8 miles east with shopping, dining, a public library, and an outdoor event amphitheater.
- Pace Bend Park: 1,368-acre Travis County park on a peninsula in Lake Travis, roughly 15 miles west, with swimming, cliff jumping, camping, and hiking trails.
Major Employers in Yaupon Creek
- Lake Travis ISD (Education): School district operating 11 campuses across the Lakeway and Bee Cave areas, employing over 2,000 staff.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway (Healthcare): Full-service hospital on RM 620 providing emergency, surgical, and outpatient services to the Lake Travis corridor.
- City of Lakeway (Government): Municipal government employing approximately 200 staff across police, fire, parks, and administrative departments.
- Apple (Technology): Apple operates a 133-acre campus in northwest Austin with over 5,000 employees, approximately 30 minutes east via RM 620 and Loop 360.
Yaupon Creek Schools
Yaupon Creek is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Lakeway Elementary for elementary school, Hudson Bend Middle School or Lake Travis Middle School for middle school, and Lake Travis High School for high school.
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Public Schools
- Lakeway Elementary
- Hudson Bend Middle
- Lake Travis High School
Pre-Schools
- Lakeway Montessori - Montessori-method preschool in Lakeway serving ages 18 months through 6 years with individualized learning programs.
- Primrose School of Lakeway - Accredited early education center on RM 620 serving infants through pre-K with Balanced Learning curriculum.
Private Schools
- Summit Academy of Austin - Independent preparatory school west of Austin offering college-prep curriculum for middle and high school students.
- Challenger School - Lakeway - Private school on Serene Hills Drive serving preschool through grade 8 with a structured academic curriculum.
Higher Education
- Concordia University Texas - Private university on a 400-acre campus along Highway 71 approximately 10 miles east, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Yaupon Creek Lakeway
Homes in Yaupon Creek typically range from $500,000 to $900,000 depending on lot size, condition, and proximity to lake views. Properties are on quarter-acre to half-acre lots with homes of 2,000 to 3,800 square feet.
What school district is Yaupon Creek in
Yaupon Creek is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Lakeway Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis High enrolls over 2,500 students and offers 20+ AP courses.
How far is Yaupon Creek from downtown Austin
Yaupon Creek in Lakeway is approximately 20 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 30 to 40 minutes via RM 620 to Loop 360 or Bee Caves Road to MoPac Expressway.
What grocery stores are near Yaupon Creek Lakeway
H-E-B at RM 620 and Lohmans Crossing Road is roughly 3 miles north. Additional grocery and retail options are available along RM 620 in Lakeway and at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave.
Is Yaupon Creek near Lake Travis
Yaupon Creek is in Lakeway, approximately 4 miles from Mansfield Dam Park with boat ramp access to Lake Travis. Some properties on the neighborhood's western edge have views of the lake or the surrounding Hill Country.
What parks are near Yaupon Creek Lakeway
Lakeway City Park on Lakeway Drive offers playgrounds, sports fields, and a pool. Mansfield Dam Park is roughly 4 miles northeast with lake access. Pace Bend Park, a 1,368-acre Travis County park, is about 15 miles west.