A one-of-a-kind property, designed by starchitect firm Alterstudio architects & located on Austin’s celeb-filled River Hills Drive, is now on the market for $4.25 million. This modern home at 2512 River Hills Road was completed in 2019 & includes five bedrooms, four bathrooms (4011sf) in the main house + one bedroom, one bath (624sf) in the original guest cottage. The unique 1.25-acre property includes expansive views of Lake Austin’s valley ridge, a resort-style pool, a renovated original cottage, & space for an urban farm/garden. It also includes an easement giving access to Lake Austin, located across the street, & is zoned for Eanes ISD. A private gate leads to the house which features an open-concept first floor and soaring 15-foot ceilings. The home is accentuated by the solid oak pivot front door, custom steel, & concrete features, & floor-to-ceiling windows. A sunken living room is centered around a grand-yet-modern fireplace, & Fleetwood glass doors open to the oasis-like pool and lush landscaping ideal indoor-outdoor living. The chef’s kitchen has designer details, Thermador appliances, Decor fridge, & waterfall quartzite counters. A downstairs bedroom & bathroom can be utilized for guests or a home office. A mudroom with custom cabinets provides additional storage. In the primary suite, a unique hidden door can be shut to create an owner’s oasis. The suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, a spa-like bathroom with double vanity, & a luxurious shower big enough for two. A hallway leads past three additional bedrooms & two full bathrooms before opening into a grand living room with oversized windows. The original cottage, a one-bedroom, one-bath guest quarters was restored to its vintage charm. A large outdoor fireplace, twinkle lights, & a hammock make an ideal outdoor entertaining space while an onsite barn, chicken coop, and horse corral. The property comes with 50 x100 feet of deeded lakefront access for easy access to Lake Austin.
Unique property. 1930s era restored fishing cabin with DEEDED Lake Austin Access. See documents for info on granted access. Cleared and ready to build. Site work completed. Plans convey. Well drilled by Bee Cave Drilling for large home. Septic site plan in documents. Top portion of lot outside of the ETJ. Owner has spent over 100k on cabin restoration/improvements, well, site work, etc. Cabin would be great construction office, then teen suite or man cave. Low tax rate of 1.91.FEMA - Unknown Restrictions: Yes
Unlock MLS #1568039
Mar 12, 2015
Sold
*
Mar 10, 2015
Pending
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Jan 30, 2015
Pending
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Nov 7, 2014
Price Changed
$499,000
$108/sq ft
Jun 17, 2014
Listed
$575,000
$124/sq ft
Unique property. Also listed as LOT. Appropriately restored 1930s fishing cabin on cleared 1.25 acre lot with DEEDED Lake Austin Access. (See documents for info). Build your dream home! Cabin would make great teen suite or man cave. Recent deep well by Bee Cave drilling to accommodate large home. NO HOA restrictions. Top of lot (building site) is out of the ETJ. Survey in documents. Septic plan completed. FEMA - Unknown Restrictions: Yes
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,011
Year built
2018
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
724520
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SF-2
Single-Family Residence Standard Lot District
Single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-2 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
May 10, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service. Install new grounding electrodes and a main circuit breaker panel.
Electrical
Jul 6, 2017 • Final
Residential
Work on a single-family home.
Grading
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Carport
Parking
Features: Carport, Driveway, Electric Gate
# of Parking (Total): 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Features: Gourmet Kitchen
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Features: Dressing Area, Separate Shower
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Laundry
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Features: See Remarks
Level: Second
Laundry Information
Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Family Room
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, See Remarks
Flooring: Concrete, Wood
Other Features: High Ceilings, Multiple Primary Suites, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Estimated
New Construction
Construction Details: Metal Siding, See Remarks, Stucco
Builder Name: Alterstudio
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard, See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Balcony
Other Structures: Corral(s), Guest House, Poultry Coop, Shed(s), Storage
Fencing: Full, Wood
Pool and Spa Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Gunite, Outdoor Pool, Private
Land Information
Horses Allowed
Horse Amenities: Corral(s), Pasture
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.246
Lot Size Acres: 1.246
Lot Features: Landscaped, Private, Many Trees, Sprinklers Automatic, Trees Large Size
Water Body Name: Lake Austin
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Property Information
Has View
Direction Faces: South
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
New Construction
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $2,896,452
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,011
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 724520
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Barton Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
10/10
West Ridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
10/10
Westlake High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
9/10
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