Rare opportunity to own 5 acres just off Hwy 290, south of the Y—offering privacy, flexibility, and convenience only 15 miles from Downtown Austin and within the Austin ISD school district. The property presents an excellent opportunity to renovate the existing residence or build your dream home. Existing improvements include a residence, detached garage, RV parking, and a standout 2,400 SF climate-controlled, fully insulated steel building with a 360 SF internal office—ideal for a workshop or studio. Exceptional close-in acreage with endless potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
5.01 acresLot Size
$414Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kirk Lewis• Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listed by Holly Walker• Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Travis Southwest, located between Barton Creek Greenbelt and the Hill Country ridgeline, is a residential and outdoorsy Austin neighborhood with limestone hillsides and winding, tree-lined roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mopac Expressway frontage near the Barton Creek Square area, where big-box retail, local eateries, and steady traffic set a practical, on-the-go tone. Housing leans toward 1970s–1990s ranch-style homes and townhome communities tucked into rolling terrain. Trailheads and creek corridors shape daily routines more than a traditional main street. Barton Creek Greenbelt access points and nearby preserves keep the landscape close. Barton Creek Square and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Slaughter Lane serve as familiar gathering anchors.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Interior features
See remarks for additional interior details
Wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Concrete floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Rear porch
Workshop
Partial fencing
See remarks for additional exterior details
Property has a view
Faces west
Home design
Single-story home
Slab foundation
Frame construction
Metal roof
Resale property
Parking
Driveway with oversized parking
Attached garage providing 2 covered spaces
Total parking for up to 6 vehicles
Construction
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Electricity connected
Public water
Septic tank
Other
Approximately 5.006 acres
Lot is level, private, with moderate trees
Electricity and solar
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Rare opportunity to own 5 acres just off Hwy 290, south of the Y—offering privacy, flexibility, and convenience only 15 miles from Downtown Austin and within the Austin ISD school district. The property presents an excellent opportunity to renovate the existing residence or tear down and build your dream home. Existing improvements include a residence, detached garage, RV parking, and a standout 2,400 SF climate-controlled, fully insulated steel building with a 360 SF internal office—ideal for a workshop, studio, or business use. Exceptional close-in acreage with endless potential.
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
78% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Austin, TX • 78737
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Austin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 10603 Valley Vista Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $488,888 and $1,399,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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