Bee Caves West is a small, established neighborhood in Bee Cave, Texas, where homes sit on 2 to 3 acre lots and the pace of life moves at a noticeably slower tempo than the surrounding suburbs. If you’ve been searching for a private, low-density community close to Bee Cave’s shopping and dining without the tight lot lines of a newer subdivision, Bee Caves West is worth your attention.
Homes here were built primarily in the 1980s and 1990s and range in size from around 1,200 to nearly 3,000 square feet. What draws buyers isn’t the square footage — it’s the land. Two to three acres in this location, with mature trees, no HOA, and a Lake Travis ISD address, is a combination that’s increasingly hard to find in the 78738 zip code. Only a handful of homes change hands each year, which means when one comes available, serious buyers move quickly.
Scroll down to read our complete Bee Caves West neighborhood guide, including recent home sales, schools, tax rates, and what it’s like to live here.
Bee Caves West Homes for Sale
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Bee Caves West occupies a quiet stretch of acreage lots just off Hamilton Pool Road in the 78738 zip code. Unlike many of the newer planned communities in Bee Cave — where homes sit on smaller lots with deed restrictions governing everything from fence heights to paint colors — Bee Caves West offers an older, more independent character. There’s no homeowners association, which means no monthly dues and no approval committees.
The neighborhood’s custom homes reflect the era when they were built: substantial, individual, and set well back from the road. Lot sizes ranging from 1.35 to nearly 2.7 acres give residents space that’s become increasingly rare in this part of the Hill Country. Some homes sit behind gated driveways; others are framed by mature oaks and cedars that have had decades to grow in.
Bee Caves West is a small neighborhood. Turnover is low, and neighbors tend to know each other. It’s the kind of place that rarely makes a headline, which is precisely what many of its residents prefer.
No HOA in Bee Caves West
Bee Caves West has no homeowners association. There are no monthly dues, no architectural review committees, and no deed restrictions governing how you use or modify your property. For buyers who want the freedom to use their land on their own terms — whether that means a workshop, a storage building, a large fence, or simply a yard they manage themselves — Bee Caves West is a rare find at this price point in Bee Cave.
Bee Caves West Real Estate & Home Prices
Bee Caves West is a low-volume market. Over the past two years, three homes have sold in the neighborhood, with a median close price of $1,185,000 and an average close price of $1,033,333. Homes range in size from around 2,000 to nearly 3,000 square feet and have sold for between $250 and $495 per square foot.
Here’s a snapshot of recent activity:
- Homes sold (June 2024–June 2026): 3
- Median close price: $1,185,000
- Average close price: $1,033,333
- Median price per square foot: $397.52
- Average price per square foot: $381.03
- Home size range: 2,016–2,981 sq ft
- Lot size range: 1.35–2.68 acres
- Average days on market: 135 days
- Close-to-list price ratio: 92–98%
Because so few homes sell each year, individual sales can have an outsized effect on the numbers. The price range in the most recent two-year window runs from $505,000 to $1,410,000, reflecting real variation in home condition, lot position, and level of updates. Buyers who are serious about Bee Caves West should set up a home search alert — homes here don’t sit for weeks waiting.
Data reflects MLS closed sales, June 2024–June 2026.
Bee Caves West Neighborhood Map
Bee Caves West is located off Hamilton Pool Road, west of TX-71 in Bee Cave. To get there, take TX-71 to Hamilton Pool Road and head west, then turn right on Cueva Drive. The neighborhood sits on the south side of Hamilton Pool Road in the 78738 zip code. Bee Caves West is shaded in blue on the map below.
The location puts residents within a few minutes of Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave Central Park, and the retail and dining corridor along TX-71. Lake Travis is accessible via Ranch Road 620 or Hamilton Pool Road, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 35–40 minutes east via TX-71. Explore other communities nearby in our Bee Cave Neighborhood Guide.
Bee Caves West Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Bee Cave’s Bee Caves West neighborhood is 1.644% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.6256% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 1.5825% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.7357% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 1.8193% as of the 2021 tax year.
Bee Caves West Schools
Children who live in Bee Cave’s Bee Caves West neighborhood are served by the award winning Lake Travis School District and will likely attend the following schools:
- Bee Cave Elementary - 8/10
- Bee Cave Middle - 10/10
- Lake Travis High - 8/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of September 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
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Bee Caves West Sold Data – What Bee Caves West Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Bee Caves West and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Bee Caves West? How many homes are currently for sale in Bee Caves West? What’s the median sold price in Bee Caves West? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Bee Caves West? How’s the Bee Caves West market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Bee Caves West Sold Data Report.
Bee Caves West Market Stats — 12 Months (9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026)
Based on a limited number of sales — figures may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 4 beds, 3 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $1,185,000 |
| Price Range | $1,185,000 – $1,185,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $398 |
| Median Home Size | 2,981 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending August 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Bee Cave Realtor Specializing in Bee Caves West
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Bee Cave Realtors specializing in Bee Caves West homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Bee Caves West, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Bee Caves West and our Selling a Home in Bee Caves West.
