Luxury River Place, TX Real Estate & Neighborhood Living

River Place, Austin

River Place sits south of RM 2222 in Northwest Austin, extending to the Colorado River and Lake Austin in Travis County, about 15 miles northwest of downtown. It is a waterfront and country club community defined by canyon terrain, a 5.5-mile nature trail and its own Limited District. More than 1,100 homes make up the community, many with views of canyonlands and creeks.

River Place at a glance

Homes in River Place

River Place began as a municipal utility district (MUD) of about 1,040 acres in Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Austin placed it under limited-purpose annexation in 2009 and fully annexed it on Dec. 15, 2017, when the MUD became the River Place Limited District.

As of 2019, home sizes ranged from 1,864 to 8,442 square feet. The private River Place Country Club, Tom Kite's first course design (with Roy Bechtol), sits inside the neighborhood. The Preserve, north of Merrywing Circle, is outside the Limited District, while homes south of Merrywing Circle are inside it.

HOA, rules and districts

The River Place Homeowners Association handles covenants, codes and restrictions, plus neighborhood upkeep and appearance. Its fees have been described as mandatory, and dues were lowered from $270 to $260 per household for FY 2018-19. Ask for the current figure on the resale certificate.

The Limited District owns and maintains the parks and trails and handles solid waste. Its 2018 board capped the tax at $0.15 per $100, with a first rate of $0.075 for FY 2018-19; the rate released in October 2025 was $0.0672 per $100, so verify it with TCAD. In 2018 the district was described as having a ten-year life unless voters extend it.

City of Austin permits and the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code apply here; the 2024 WUI Code covers applications filed on or after July 10, 2025. A May 2024 vote disannexed 212 acres of adjacent outparcels, including one residential property on lower Big View Drive, but the main River Place residential properties were not eligible to vote.

Parks, trails and nature

• Canyon Trail: trailhead at 4740 River Place Blvd., the most challenging section, with steep limestone stairs.
• Little Fern Trail: trailhead at 3916 River Place Blvd., the shortest section.
• Panther Hollow Trail: trailhead at 8820 Big View Dr., the longest section. The full trail has been open since 2014, sunrise to sunset, with leashed dogs allowed and no bikes.
• Trail fees: a $10 non-resident fee on busy days began in March 2019 and ended on the Panther and Little Fern trails Aug. 17, 2020. The Canyon Trail kept a fee.
• Sun Tree Park and Woodlands Park: Limited District parks with tennis courts, a boardwalk and a pond. A $500,000 state grant approved in 2002 helped complete Woodlands Park and Nature Preserve.

Dining and shopping

Daily errands center on Four Points at RM 620. The Four Points H-E-B (7301 N. FM 620) is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with a pharmacy, curbside pickup and fuel.

River Place Country Club offers clubhouse dining, the 19th Hole and lounges for members. Toward Steiner Ranch, Farmand's Family Kitchen opened Aug. 30, 2025, at 5145 N. RM 620.

Schools

River Place is in Leander ISD. Zoned schools have been listed as River Place Elementary, Four Points Middle and Vandegrift High, though a 2019 listing named Vandegrift or Cedar Park High. Starting in 2026-27, all three campuses were listed as open to transfers from outside the district.

The district's School Zone Finder is the official locator, but the district says to confirm through the appraisal district. Confirm zoning for the exact address with the district before you buy.

Getting around

River Place Boulevard meets RM 2222, which leads east to Loop 360 and west to RM 620 at Four Points. TxDOT finished widening RM 2222 in October 2021, adding turn lanes on River Place Boulevard. At Loop 360 and RM 2222, construction runs through late 2029.

What's changing

• June 2026: River Place Country Club finished phase one of its renovation (19th Hole, Wellness Hub, tennis center). Phase two, planned for fall 2026, adds a new arrival area, lobby, restaurant and Great Hall.
• April 2026 to late 2029: a Diverging Diamond Interchange at Loop 360 and RM 2222. Overnight ramp closures were scheduled the week of Nov. 8, 2026.
• 2026-27: Leander ISD open enrollment began.
• May 2026: the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve's 30-year federal permit term ended; renewal is in progress.
• Late 2027 at the earliest: a planned Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Visitor Center off RM 620 (per December 2024 reporting).
• About 2027: the Limited District's ten-year term, as described in 2018, ends unless voters extend it.

What to check in River Place, whether you're buying or selling

• Order the HOA resale certificate and confirm current dues.
• Confirm whether the home is in the Limited District (south of Merrywing Circle) or The Preserve.
• Verify the Limited District rate ($0.0672 per $100, released October 2025) with TCAD.
• Check the lot on the City's WUI map. Replacing 50% or more of a roof requires a full replacement under the code.
• Near the water treatment plant or on lower Big View Drive, confirm the parcel was not among the 2024 disannexed outparcels.
• Review City permit history and floodplain maps for the property.
• Verify school zoning with Leander ISD and TCAD before marketing school names.

If you already own here, gather your City of Austin permits for buyers. Check the WUI rules before bidding a roof. And confirm your Limited District status on your TCAD record.

Current River Place homes for sale appear below.

Working with Albert Allen

Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.

Albert represents buyers and sellers in River Place and throughout Northwest Austin. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.

Common questions about River Place

Where is River Place?

South of RM 2222 in Northwest Austin, extending to the Colorado River, about 15 miles from downtown. It is in ZIP 78730 and inside Austin city limits.

What school district serves River Place?

Leander ISD. Confirm zoning for the exact address with the district.

What are River Place HOA dues?

Dues were $260 per household for FY 2018-19, and fees have been described as mandatory. Ask for the current amount on the resale certificate.

What makes River Place different?

A 5.5-mile nature trail, a private Tom Kite-designed country club and its own Limited District, which runs the parks and trails.

What should I prepare before selling?

Your Limited District status, the HOA resale certificate and your lot's WUI zone.

Sources: Community Impact, Four Points News, Austin Chronicle, City of Austin, Travis County, TxDOT, Leander ISD, Lake Travis Lifestyle, Arcis Golf, Tom Kite Design, H-E-B, Independence Title. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed.