If you are looking for a gated place to build a custom home on a Hill Country lot of two acres or so, Spring Creek Preserve in Bee Cave is one of the few new options in the area. The community has 17 residential lots on a private street, set along Little Barton Creek, about a half mile down Hamilton Pool Road from Highway 71. It is a lots-first neighborhood: buyers purchase the land and then build.
Spring Creek Preserve has an Austin mailing address (78738), but it sits inside the City of Bee Cave in Travis County and is zoned to Lake Travis ISD. As of October 2026, the MLS shows activity in the community as lots only, with three active lot listings asking about $1.2 million to $1.77 million. This page focuses on the lots and what it takes to build here, and we will update it as homes are completed.
Spring Creek Preserve Homes and Lots for Sale
Here are the current Spring Creek Preserve listings. Most of what comes up for sale here is land, so expect to see lots rather than finished homes.
SEARCH ALL SPRING CREEK PRESERVE HOMES AND LOTS FOR SALENo Email Required! Spring Creek Preserve Map
The shaded area shows the approximate Spring Creek Preserve boundary, drawn from Travis County parcel records. The map also marks the three Lake Travis ISD campuses that serve the community.
What Does the Neighborhood Look Like?
You enter Spring Creek Preserve through a gated roundabout framed by stone walls and an iron gate, with native landscaping and live oaks around the entrance. Past the gate, a tree-lined street with curb and gutter runs through the community, and the available lots sit along it, many of them wooded with mature live oaks. A cluster of community mailboxes sits beside the stone perimeter wall.
Some of the lots climb to wooded hilltops with Hill Country views, and new construction is starting to appear, including homes finished in white stucco with dark tile roofs. Because most of the neighborhood is still open land, you can walk a lot and picture where the house, the drive, and the trees would fall.
Spring Creek Preserve Lots and Homes
Spring Creek Preserve is a lot community, so what you buy first is the land and the home comes after. Here is what we could confirm from the MLS and Travis County records:
- Lots: 17 residential lots, with 20 parcels and about 54 acres in the full community footprint, per Travis County records
- Lot sizes: about 1.5 to 4.5 acres per county records
- Active lot prices: as of October 2026, three lots were listed at about $1.2 million to $1.77 million, or roughly $470,000 to $550,000 per acre
- Closed lot sales: two lot sales have closed in the MLS since 2023, a lot of about 2 acres for $965,000 in July 2023 and a lot of about 2.5 acres for $1,550,000 in August 2024
- Utilities: MLS details list electricity, natural gas, public water and sewer, and underground utilities
- Home type: site-built homes, with building size, building style, covenant, and deed restrictions noted in the MLS
Because there is no set floor plan or builder price sheet, ask for the deed restrictions and design guidelines before you make an offer. They set the rules for home size and style, and they shape what you can build and what it will cost.
Spring Creek Preserve Builders
Ask the HOA whether Spring Creek Preserve requires approved builders or design review, and request the builder requirements and design guidelines before you choose a builder.
A typical path is to pick a lot, interview two or three custom builders who work in Bee Cave and Lake Travis, get a preliminary design and budget, and then make your offer with the build in mind. Rebecca Jacks and the Eleven Oaks Realty team can introduce you to builders and help you compare lots side by side.
What's It Like Living in Spring Creek Preserve?
Day to day, Spring Creek Preserve is quiet. Lots of an acre or more put real distance between homes, the gate keeps through traffic out, and the community sits along Little Barton Creek with views toward a roughly 900-acre nature preserve. You are about 5 minutes from the coffee shops and restaurants along Highway 71 and about 7 minutes from the shops and restaurants at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave.
Because most lots are still open, expect construction activity on the street for years as homes go up. Acreage also means more yard to maintain, and since the community is inside the City of Bee Cave, city property taxes are part of the total rate.
Spring Creek Preserve Amenities
Spring Creek Preserve keeps its amenities simple and centered on the setting.
- Gated entry: a roundabout entrance with stone walls, an iron gate, and native landscaping
- Private street: a tree-lined street with curb and gutter serving the 17 lots
- Community mailboxes: a cluster of mailboxes beside the stone perimeter wall
- Natural setting: mature live oaks, hilltop lots, and a location along Little Barton Creek
We could not confirm a community pool, clubhouse, or trail system in Spring Creek Preserve. Ask the HOA what the $300 monthly dues cover today.
Why Do Home Buyers Choose Spring Creek Preserve?
- Acreage behind a gate: lots of about 1.5 to 4.5 acres in a 17-lot gated community
- Build your own home: buy the lot and design the home you want within the deed restrictions
- Lake Travis ISD: homes are zoned to Bee Cave Elementary, Bee Cave Middle, and Lake Travis High
- Bee Cave location: a short drive from Highway 71, the Hill Country Galleria, and Bee Cave dining and shopping
- Room to choose: with most lots still open, you can pick the size, tree cover, and view you want
- Clear numbers: the MLS shows a $300 monthly HOA and a 1.6535% tax rate
How's the Commute to and From Spring Creek Preserve?
Most trips start on Hamilton Pool Road, which meets Highway 71 about a half mile away. Here are approximate drive times and distances from the community, per Google Maps in light weekend traffic (October 2026):
- Summer Moon Coffee and other Highway 71 shops: about 5 minutes (2.3 miles)
- Bee Cave Elementary School: about 3 minutes (0.8 mile)
- Hill Country Galleria (Bee Cave): about 7 minutes (2.9 miles)
- Texas Capitol in downtown Austin: about 27 minutes (19 miles)
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: about 26 minutes (23 miles)
Weekday rush hour on Highway 71 and Bee Caves Road can add a lot to those trips, so try your route at the hours you would actually drive it.
Spring Creek Preserve Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Bee Cave's Spring Creek Preserve neighborhood is 1.6535%, according to the Travis Central Appraisal District for the 2025 tax year. Spring Creek Preserve sits inside the City of Bee Cave in Lake Travis ISD. Final 2026 rates were not yet posted at the time of this update.
No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the Spring Creek Preserve homes we checked.
Spring Creek Preserve HOA Dues
| Spring Creek Preserve HOA | $300 / monthly |
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.
Spring Creek Preserve Schools
Homes in Spring Creek Preserve are zoned to Lake Travis ISD, and students 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 October 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
School assignments can change. Always verify current attendance boundaries directly with Lake Travis ISD before making a home purchase decision.
The MLS lot listings for Spring Creek Preserve list Bee Cave Elementary, Bee Cave Middle, and Lake Travis High. Lake Travis ISD can change attendance zones, so check the district's boundary tool for the exact lot you are considering.
Learn more about homes near Bee Cave Elementary, Bee Cave Middle School, and Lake Travis High School, or browse our Lake Travis ISD homes and schools guide.
Spring Creek Preserve Neighborhood Photos
Spring Creek Preserve Sold Data - What Spring Creek Preserve Lots and Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Spring Creek Preserve 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 Spring Creek Preserve? How many homes are currently for sale in Spring Creek Preserve? What's the median sold price in Spring Creek Preserve? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Spring Creek Preserve? How's the Spring Creek Preserve market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Spring Creek Preserve Sold Data Report.
Spring Creek Preserve is a lot community and the MLS shows no closed home sales yet, so there is no home profile to share. The two closed lot sales are noted in the lots section above.
Spring Creek Preserve Market Stats: 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
No closed sales in Spring Creek Preserve over the past 12 months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026).
Spring Creek Preserve Home Price History
There were no closed sales in Spring Creek Preserve from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
Spring Creek Preserve Days on Market Trend
There were no closed sales in Spring Creek Preserve from 2022 through 2026 YTD. No days-on-market data is available.
Where Are the Best Coffee Shops to Work Near Spring Creek Preserve?
- Summer Moon Coffee (15511 State Hwy 71, Suite 100, Bee Cave): A coffee shop on Highway 71 in Bee Cave, about 2.3 miles from the community.
- Peaches Coffee (16614 Hamilton Pool Rd, Building 3): A coffee shop out on Hamilton Pool Road, west of the community.
- Maple Street Biscuit Company (3944 S FM 620 Rd, Bee Cave): A breakfast and brunch spot with coffee on RM 620 in Bee Cave.
- Petalia Brews & Bites (1700 Ranch Rd 620 N): A cafe and bakery on RM 620 North.
- Trianon Coffee (3654 Bee Caves Rd, Suite A): A coffee roastery and cafe on Bee Caves Road in Westlake.
Favorite Bars and Restaurants Near Spring Creek Preserve
- The League Kitchen & Tavern (13420 Galleria Cir, Suite A-128): An American restaurant and tavern at the Hill Country Galleria.
- Chisos Grill (12700 Hill Country Blvd S, Suite 100): A family restaurant with Tex-Mex and seafood in Bee Cave.
- Saltgrass Steak House (12613 Galleria Cir): A steakhouse near the Galleria.
- PLATE By Dzintra (12823 Shops Pkwy): A fine dining restaurant with a cocktail and wine bar.
- Buenos Aires Cafe Galleria (13500 Galleria Cir, Unit 120): Argentinian cooking at the Galleria.
- Cafe Blue at Hill Country Galleria (12800 Hill Country Blvd, Suite G-115): A seafood and brunch restaurant with a wine bar.
Where Do I Work Out and Stay Active Near Spring Creek Preserve?
- Pvolve Austin - Bee Cave (15955 State Hwy 71): A functional fitness studio on Highway 71.
- Persona Pilates (15500 State Hwy 71, Suite 150): A Pilates studio on Highway 71.
- HCI Sports & Fitness (13875 Bee Cave Pkwy): A gym and community center with yoga in Bee Cave.
- BODY20 Bee Cave (4005 Market St, Suite 110): A fitness studio at Market Street in Bee Cave.
- DIOFITNESS (6800 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd): A gym in the Spanish Oaks area.
Fun Things to Do Near Spring Creek Preserve
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: The collapsed grotto and swimming hole on Hamilton Pool Road. Reservations are required, so book ahead.
- Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center: A nature preserve off Hamilton Pool Road. Check ahead for tour times.
- Bee Cave Central Park: The City of Bee Cave's central park, with trails and open space.
- Hill Country Galleria (12700 Hill Country Blvd): Shopping, dining, and entertainment in Bee Cave.
- Pace Bend Park (2011 Pace Bend Rd, Spicewood): A large Travis County park on Lake Travis.
- Highway 71 Brewing (22111 State Hwy 71, Suite 601, Spicewood): A brewery out Highway 71 west of Bee Cave.
Pros and Cons of Living in Spring Creek Preserve
Pros
- Acreage: lots of about 1.5 to 4.5 acres
- Gated and private: a 17-lot community with a private street
- Build your way: buy the lot and build a custom home within the deed restrictions
- Lake Travis ISD: zoned to Bee Cave Elementary, Bee Cave Middle, and Lake Travis High
- Location: about 5 minutes to Highway 71 shops and about 7 minutes to the Hill Country Galleria
- Clear costs: $300 monthly HOA and a 1.6535% tax rate per the MLS
Cons
- Not move-in ready: the MLS shows lots only, so you need to build
- Time and cost: buying a lot and building custom takes longer and costs more than buying a finished home
- Entry price: lots were listed at about $1.2 million to $1.77 million in October 2026
- Construction activity: expect building on the street for years
- Limited amenities: no confirmed community pool or clubhouse
- Highway 71 traffic: the route can be slow at rush hour
Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Creek Preserve
Spring Creek Preserve is a gated community on Spring Preserve Trail, about a half mile down Hamilton Pool Road from Highway 71 in Bee Cave (zip 78738). It sits inside the City of Bee Cave in Travis County.
Homes in Spring Creek Preserve are zoned to Lake Travis ISD, and students will likely attend Bee Cave Elementary (8/10), Bee Cave Middle (10/10), and Lake Travis High (8/10). Always confirm the assignment for a specific address with Lake Travis ISD.
Yes. The MLS lists the community's city as Bee Cave, and Travis County's city limits map places the community's parcels inside the City of Bee Cave. Addresses use an Austin mailing city and the 78738 zip code.
Spring Creek Preserve has 17 residential lots. Travis County records show 20 parcels in all, about 54 acres, with lots ranging from about 1.5 to 4.5 acres.
In October 2026, the three active lot listings in the MLS asked about $1.2 million to $1.77 million, or roughly $470,000 to $550,000 per acre. Two lots have closed in the MLS since 2023: a lot of about 2 acres for $965,000 in July 2023 and a lot of about 2.5 acres for $1,550,000 in August 2024.
Ask the HOA whether there is an approved builder list. The MLS notes building size and style restrictions, covenants, and deed restrictions, so ask the HOA for the builder requirements and design guidelines before you buy a lot.
MLS lot listings show Spring Creek Preserve HOA dues of $300 per month. Confirm the current amount and what it covers with the HOA before you make an offer.
MLS lot listings show a 2025 tax rate of 1.6535% for Spring Creek Preserve. Your actual tax bill depends on the assessed value of the lot or home.
Yes. The community has a gated entry with stone walls, an iron gate, and a roundabout.
The Texas Capitol in downtown Austin is about 19 miles away, roughly 27 minutes in light weekend traffic per Google Maps. Highway 71 and Bee Caves Road can be slow at rush hour, so test your route at the times you would actually drive it.
No. Spring Creek Preserve does not have a community pool.
Thinking About Spring Creek Preserve?
Spring Creek Preserve gives you something that is hard to find in Bee Cave: a small gated community of acre-plus lots, the freedom to design a custom home, and Lake Travis ISD schools. The tradeoff is time, since you are building rather than moving into a finished home.
If you are weighing a lot in Spring Creek Preserve, Rebecca Jacks and the Eleven Oaks Realty team can walk the lots with you, pull the plat and HOA documents, compare lots side by side, and help you think through the build timeline before you commit. Reach out with the form below to set up a visit.
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Bee Cave Realtor Specializing in Spring Creek Preserve
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Bee Cave Realtors specializing in Spring Creek Preserve lots and homes. Whether you're looking to buy a lot, buy a home, or sell in Spring Creek Preserve, 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 Spring Creek Preserve and Selling a Home in Bee Cave.
