The Homestead in Bee Cave is an equestrian community with a rural feel. With no sidewalks and minimal restrictions, the Homestead is just as unique a neighborhood as its residents. You’ll find everything from two story homes built in the 1980s to ranch style Spanish villas. With both homes and lots available, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from one of the existing homes or build your dream home from scratch. Scroll Down to Read our Homestead Neighborhood Guide.
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Homestead is located in Bee Cave just west of 620. The Homestead can be accessed from Great Divide Drive from Highway 71. Use the interactive map below to explore the area around The Homestead. Explore other Bee Cave Neighborhoods in our Bee Cave Neighborhood Guide. Comparing Bee Cave’s luxury neighborhoods? See our Bee Cave Luxury Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Homestead neighborhood guide.
Homestead Bee Cave Zip Code
The Homestead is located in Bee Cave’s 78738 zip code.
Homestead Homes
Homes in Bee Cave’s Homestead neighborhood sit on large, 1-9 acre lots. The neighborhood first began to be developed in the late 1970s and building still continues today with several lots available for purchase. Homes in The Homestead are as unique as their owners, with everything from a traditional two story home to a Spanish style villa. With such large lots, owners can virtually build any size home they’d like and not overpower their lots, though most choose to stay between 1,700 and 6,000 sq ft.
If you want to build in The Homestead, several lots are still available. All lots are minimum 1 acre, so you will have the privacy and room to put a barn. Thinking about keeping horses here? Our guide to horse properties near Austin covers how to read deed restrictions, check water and plan for a barn.
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Homestead Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Bee Cave’s Homestead 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.
No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the The Homestead homes we checked.
Homestead HOA Dues
Most of The Homestead has no HOA, only deed restrictions. Section IV has its own mandatory HOA, shown below. The neighborhood-wide Homestead Social Committee is a voluntary, donation-funded group, not an HOA.
| Homestead Section IV Homeowners Association (Section IV only) | $150 / annually |
Dues shown as reported and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. HOA fees, special assessments, and terms can change at any time. Buyers should confirm current dues directly with the HOA or management company before making an offer.
Homestead Schools
Homes in Bee Cave’s Homestead neighborhood are zoned to the Lake Travis ISD, including the following schools:
- Lake Pointe Elementary - 10/10
- Bee Cave Middle - 10/10
- Lake Travis High - 8/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Homestead Sold Data – What Homestead Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Homestead 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 Homestead? How many homes are currently for sale in Homestead? What’s the median sold price in Homestead? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Homestead? How’s the Homestead market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Homestead Sold Data Report.
Homestead Market Stats — 12 Months (11/1/2025 – 10/31/2026)
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–5 beds, 2–4 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $932,500 |
| Price Range | $655,000 – $1,600,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $401 |
| Median Home Size | 2,373 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homestead Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Homestead have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | $1,390,000 | — | $1,100,000–$1,500,000 | $465 | 2,998 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 21 days | 105% |
| 2023 | 3 | $1,570,000 | ▲ 12.9% | $1,075,000–$1,625,000 | $478 | 3,400 sq ft | 4bd/4ba | 18 days | 98% |
| 2024 | 7 | $1,450,000 | ▼ 7.6% | $1,300,000–$2,450,000 | $445 | 3,147 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 76 days | 97% |
| 2025 | 17 | $1,222,000 | ▼ 15.7% | $655,000–$1,575,000 | $424 | 2,610 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 64 days | 94% |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | $1,342,500 | ▲ 9.9% | $955,000–$1,600,000 | $420 | 3,229 sq ft | 4bd/4ba | 10 days | 96% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/13/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Homestead Days on Market Trend
How fast are Homestead homes selling? Here’s a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 21 days | 21 days |
| 2023 | 3 | 18 days | 42 days |
| 2024 | 7 | 76 days | 83 days |
| 2025 | 17 | 64 days | 89 days |
| 2026 YTD | 4 | 10 days | 22 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 YTD figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Golf Near Homestead
Falconhead Golf Course is a Homestead resident favorite. Just across Highway 71, Falconhead is a public, pay as you play course with membership options. Plus, it’s a public course so you’ll have the freedom to play when you want without paying the monthly membership.
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Things to Do Near Homestead
The Homestead plans several activities for its residents throughout the year, the two most popular being the Chili Cookoff and Halloween Hayride. The rest of the year, try the hike and bridle trails with your horse, head to Lake Travis for some sailing or boating or explore Barton Creek. Scroll down to continue reading our Homestead neighborhood guide.
Places to Eat Near Homestead
Dining near The Homestead has become a lot easier the past few years with several new restaurants going up. And not just your run of the mill chains, most of them are local businesses with very unique menus. For French food, try Zoot on Bee Cave Road. Their mushroom soup, and pretty much all of their mushroom dishes, are fabulous. For date night, try Emerald built in a small cottage with a warm and inviting atmosphere and great food. Don’t miss their potato soup. Another fun place is the Trading Post Wine Bar and Grill on Highway 71 for high end comfort food. It’s definitely a do not miss.
Shopping Near Homestead
With the development of the Hill Country Galleria, shopping near The Homestead could not be easier. Hill Country has several upscale retailers like Banana Republic, Chico’s, Coldwater Creek and Jos A Bank as well as major department stores like Dillards and Dick’s Sporting Goods. For grocery shopping, try H-E-B at Bee Cave and 71. If you’re looking for a downtown shopping area, try Lakeway, which has a cute downtown district.
Where to Work Out – Gyms Near Homestead
There are a few gyms near The Homestead you may like. The closest gym is Gold’s Gym in the Hill Country Galleria just across 71. The gym is clean, large and has a lot of group fitness classes that residents like. Anytime Fitness on Falconhead Blvd is another resident favorite, especially if you like to work out at all hours of the day and night. Bodywise Gym just up the road in Lakeway, is a smaller gym with a great atmosphere and the owners and trainers go the extra mile to help you with your workout. For a different and high intensity workout, try Cross Fit Lakeway. Thanks for reading our Homestead neighborhood guide.
Looking for a different Homestead? There is also a Homestead in Leander, TX, a welcoming community near 183A with Leander ISD schools and a growing neighborhood feel.
Pros and Cons of Living in Homestead
Pros
- Price: The median sale price over the past 12 months was $932,500 across 8 sales, at $399 per square foot, with sales from $655,000 to $1,600,000.
- Lot sizes: Homes sit on 1 to 9 acre lots, and all lots are a minimum of 1 acre, with room for a barn.
- Home sizes: Most homes are between 1,700 and 6,000 square feet, and the median home size over the past 12 months was 2,373 square feet, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms.
- Equestrian setting: Homestead is an equestrian community with a rural feel, minimal restrictions and hike and bridle trails.
- HOA: Most of Homestead has no HOA, only deed restrictions. Section IV has its own mandatory HOA at $150 annually.
- Build option: Several lots are still available for buyers who want to build a home from scratch, and the neighborhood has everything from two story homes built in the 1980s to ranch style Spanish villas.
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 1.644%, up from 1.6256% in 2024.
- Median days on market was 29 days over the past 12 months, with a median sale-to-list ratio of 93%.
- Homestead does not have a community pool, and there are no sidewalks.
- Only 3 to 17 homes have sold per year since 2022, with 8 sales in the past 12 months, so the number of homes to choose from at a time is limited.
- Building still continues in Homestead with several lots available, so construction activity may continue in the neighborhood.
Who it fits: Buyers who want a rural, equestrian setting on a 1 to 9 acre lot with room for a barn, minimal restrictions with no HOA in most of the neighborhood, the option to build on an available lot or choose an existing home, and Lake Travis ISD schools, and who are comfortable with a median price around $932,500. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, sidewalks, a smaller lot, or homes that sell in fewer than 29 days at a higher sale-to-list ratio than 93% may want to look elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homestead
No. Homestead does not have a community pool.
Most of Homestead has no HOA, only deed restrictions. Section IV has its own mandatory HOA, the Homestead Section IV Homeowners Association, with dues of $150 annually. The neighborhood-wide Homestead Social Committee is voluntary and donation funded, not an HOA.
Homes in Homestead are zoned to Lake Travis ISD: Lake Pointe Elementary (10/10), Bee Cave Middle (10/10) and Lake Travis High (8/10).
The property tax rate in Homestead is 1.644% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.6256% in the 2024 tax year. No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the Homestead homes checked.
The median sale price in Homestead was $932,500 across 8 home sales in the 12 months ending October 2026. Sales ranged from $655,000 to $1,600,000.
The median days on market in Homestead was 29 days over the 12 months ending October 2026, with a sale-to-list ratio of 93%.
Homes sit on 1 to 9 acre lots, and all lots are a minimum of 1 acre. Most homes are between 1,700 and 6,000 square feet, and the median home size over the 12 months ending October 2026 was 2,373 square feet. Development began in the late 1970s and continues today.
Falconhead Golf Course is just across Highway 71. It is a public, pay as you play course with membership options.
Yes. Several lots are still available, and all lots are a minimum of 1 acre.
Bee Cave Realtor Specializing in The Homestead
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Bee Cave Realtors specializing in Homestead homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Homestead, 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 Homestead and our Selling a Home in Bee Cave.
