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Bee Cave is a small city with a high price point. Over the past 12 months, 92 single-family homes and condos sold inside Bee Cave at a median of $874,000, and about 48% of them went under contract within 30 days. With only 24 active listings in early October 2026, the supply of resale homes here stays thin.
Most Bee Cave housing is newer than the rest of the Austin area, with a median build year of 2010. Falconhead West, Falconhead, Spillman Ranch, Homestead, Lake Pointe, Ladera and Spanish Oaks account for many of the sales, and buyers compare your home against the most recent sales in the same community and against new construction nearby.
This page shows what Bee Cave homes actually sold for, how long they took, and what separated the sellers who got close to their asking price from the ones who did not. If you want a number for your own home, the form at the bottom of the page goes straight to me.
Cash Offer vs. Listing With an Agent: What You Really Net
If you need to sell your Bee Cave home quickly, you have probably seen the “we buy houses for cash” offers. Sometimes a cash sale is the right call. Often it costs more than sellers expect. Here is an honest side-by-side so you can compare what actually lands in your pocket, not just the headline price.
| Cash Offer (Investor or Instant Buyer) | Listing With an Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price vs. market value | Often around 70% to 85% of market value for an as-is investor offer, higher for homes in great shape | Close to market value. Bee Cave homes sold at a median 96.2% of final list price (Unlock MLS, October 2025 to September 2026) |
| Commissions and closing costs | Usually no listing commission. Some instant-offer programs charge a service fee instead | Listing commission, any buyer agent compensation you agree to offer, plus title and closing costs. All commissions are negotiable |
| Repairs and prep | $0 | $11,000 |
| Time to close | Often 1 to 3 weeks, or on a date you choose | Median 31 days on market in Bee Cave (Unlock MLS, October 2025 to September 2026), plus about 30 days to close with a financed buyer |
| Certainty | High with a well-funded buyer. Ask for proof of funds | Good, but a buyer’s loan or appraisal can fall through |
| Who it suits | Sellers facing a hard deadline, major repairs, an inherited or probate home, or a relocation | Sellers whose home is in reasonable shape and who have roughly 6 to 10 weeks |
A Worked Example (Illustration Only)
Here is how the math can look on a home with a market value of $875,000. These are round, hypothetical numbers, not a quote or a prediction for your home.
| Cash Offer | Listing With an Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $700,000 | $875,000 |
| Listing commission | $0 | $26,250 |
| Buyer agent compensation (if you agree to offer it) | $0 | $26,250 |
| Title and closing costs | $4,000 | $11,000 |
| Repairs and prep | $0 | $5,000 |
| Carrying costs while you wait | $2,000 | $11,000 |
| Estimated net before your mortgage payoff | $694,000 | $789,500 |
In this illustration, listing nets about $95,500 more, and the cash sale closes roughly six weeks sooner. If the same home needed $87,500 in foundation and roof work that buyers would demand, the gap gets much smaller, and the cash offer may come out ahead once you count your time and risk. Your own numbers depend on your home’s condition, your price, your loan payoff and the terms you negotiate.
When a Cash Offer Is the Right Choice
I tell sellers to seriously consider a cash buyer when:
- Your timeline is fixed: a job start date, a home you are already under contract to buy, or a closing date that cannot move.
- The home needs major repairs: foundation, roof, plumbing or fire and water damage that would scare off financed buyers or fail an appraisal.
- It is an inherited or probate property: a vacant home, several heirs and no appetite for showings. Check timing with your probate attorney first.
- You are relocating: and carrying two homes for two or three months would cost more than the price difference.
Plenty of local investors run honest businesses and close exactly when they say they will. A fair cash offer simply prices in their repair costs, risk and profit. My job is to help you see that number clearly next to what the open market would likely pay, so the choice is yours.
Want to see both numbers for your home? Tell me about your Bee Cave home and I will send you a realistic market value range you can hold up against any cash offer. I reply to every request within one business day.
Get my home value (no obligation)Prefer to talk? Call 512-827-8323 or text 512-827-8323.
Cash Offer Questions
Can I sell my Bee Cave home fast without a cash buyer?
Often, yes. The median Bee Cave home spent 31 days on market from October 2025 to September 2026 (Unlock MLS), and homes priced right from the first day tend to move fastest. A financed buyer usually closes about 30 days after contract, and a buyer paying cash through a regular listing can close sooner. Pricing at market value from launch is the biggest lever you control.
Do I pay commission on a cash sale?
If you sell directly to an investor without an agent, there is usually no listing commission, though the offer price builds in the buyer’s margin and some instant-offer programs charge a service fee. If you hire an agent to represent you on a cash sale, you pay whatever fee you agreed to in your listing agreement. Commissions are always negotiable.
How do I know if a cash offer is fair?
Compare it to a realistic market value for your home, minus the commissions, repairs and carrying costs you would actually avoid. Then ask for proof of funds, find out who pays title and closing costs, check the length of the option period, and ask whether the buyer can assign the contract to someone else or lower the price after an inspection. I am happy to look over any cash offer with you at no cost.
Bee Cave Market Snapshot
Closed Sales, October 2025 to September 2026
| Homes Sold | 92 |
| Median Sale Price | $874,000 |
| Typical Price Range | $550K to $3.55M |
| Median $/Sq Ft | $295 |
| Median Home Size | 3,196 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days |
| Average Days on Market | 58 days |
| Sale-to-List Price | 96.2% |
| Sale-to-Original-List Price | 93.9% |
| Sold Above Asking | 11% |
Active Listings (October 2026)
| Active Listings | 24 |
| List Price Range | $470K to $4.58M |
| Median List Price | $875,000 |
| Median Days Listed | 60 days |
| Months of Inventory | 3.1 |
Of the 92 Bee Cave homes that sold over the past 12 months, 60 never changed their price. Those sellers closed at a median of 97.4% of their original asking price after 10 days on market. The other 32 reduced their price before selling and closed at a median of 91.1% of their original asking price after 84 days. At the Bee Cave median of $874,000, that spread is worth roughly $55,000.
What Is My Bee Cave Home Worth?
With fewer than 100 sales a year, each Bee Cave comparable carries a lot of weight. These are the factors that move the number most in the closed sales I review here.
- The specific community and phase. Falconhead West, Falconhead, Spillman Ranch, Homestead, Ladera, Bella Colinas and Spanish Oaks each trade in their own range. Phase and section matter too, since newer phases often sell for more per square foot.
- Hill Country views and lot position. Greenbelt, golf course and Hill Country view lots draw more buyers than interior lots. Homes that back to a busy road or sit on a steep, unusable lot usually sell below the community median.
- Condition and finishes. With a median build year of 2010, many Bee Cave homes are entering their first round of updates. Refreshed paint, lighting, flooring and kitchens help a home compete with newer construction.
- Pools and outdoor living. About 35% of the Bee Cave homes that sold in the last 12 months had a private pool. Covered patios, outdoor kitchens and a well-kept pool matter more here than in most of the Austin area.
- Single-story floor plans. One-story homes with a main-level primary suite are in demand across Bee Cave and tend to draw more showings than comparable two-story plans.
- Major systems. Roof, HVAC, foundation and drainage still come up in inspections on newer homes. Service records and warranties are worth having ready from day one.
- School zoning and taxes. Bee Cave is served by Lake Travis ISD. Buyers also compare tax rates and HOA costs between communities, so it helps to have your current tax bill and HOA information on hand.
Where Bee Cave Homes Sold by Price Range
| Sale Price | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Sale-to-Original-List |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400K to $500K | 3 | 38 days | 96.0% |
| $500K to $750K | 30 | 27 days | 95.9% |
| $750K to $1M | 27 | 21 days | 96.5% |
| $1M to $1.5M | 22 | 10 days | 95.5% |
| $1.5M to $2M | 3 | 6 days | 100.0% |
| $2M and up | 7 | 178 days | 92.6% |
Want to know what your Bee Cave home is worth today? I pull the closed sales and the active competition for your specific home and walk you through a pricing range before you decide anything.
Request a Free Home EvaluationWhy Buyers Choose Bee Cave
Knowing why buyers are shopping here helps us market your home to them directly.
- Location and commute. Bee Cave sits around the intersection of Highway 71 and RM 620, with Bee Caves Road and Highway 71 leading into Austin. Most downtown drives run 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
- Shopping and dining. The Hill Country Galleria and the retail along Highway 71 put groceries, restaurants and shopping close to every Bee Cave neighborhood.
- Lake Travis nearby. Lake Travis is about 10 minutes away, and golf, hiking and swimming in the Hill Country are close by.
- Dark-sky community. In 2023 Bee Cave was certified as an International Dark-Sky Community, the seventh city in Texas to earn that designation.
- Newer homes. Bee Cave’s median build year of 2010 gives buyers newer construction with established landscaping, without moving farther out.
- Price range. With a typical range of roughly $550,000 to $3.55 million, Bee Cave covers condos, move-up homes and a strong luxury segment.
How We Market Bee Cave Homes
- Pricing from closed comps and active competition. I pull the Bee Cave sales from your community and the ones buyers will compare it to, and I review every active listing competing for the same buyers. With so few sales a year, I look closely at each comparable rather than relying on an average.
- Pre-listing walkthrough. Before photos, I walk the home with you and point out what is worth fixing, what to simply disclose, and what buyers in your price range will not care about.
- Professional photography and 3D tour. Every listing gets professional photography and a 3D virtual tour, including outdoor living areas and views, so buyers relocating from out of town can walk through your home before they schedule a showing.
- Full MLS and online exposure. Your listing goes to Unlock MLS and syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com and hundreds of other sites the day it goes live.
- Feedback, negotiation and closing. You get showing feedback, weekly activity updates and a straight conversation if the market tells us something needs to change. I handle offers, showing access for gated communities, the inspection and appraisal negotiation, HOA documents, and keep the file moving to closing.
Your Bee Cave Listing Agent
Rebecca Jacks is a Broker Associate with Eleven Oaks Realty, holding the CRS, ABR and SFR designations, with a license dating to 2007 and nearly 20 years helping Austin-area homeowners buy and sell. Eleven Oaks Realty has been helping buyers and sellers since 1978.
Her approach to a Bee Cave listing is data first: what comparable homes in your community actually sold for, how long they took, and what the competition looks like the week you list. If the numbers say waiting makes more sense, she will tell you that too.
(512) 827-8323 Request a Free Home EvaluationFrequently Asked Questions About Selling in Bee Cave
How long does it take to sell a home in Bee Cave?
Over the past 12 months, the median Bee Cave home spent 31 days on market and the average was 58 days. Homes priced right at launch went under contract in a median of 10 days, while homes that needed a price reduction took a median of about 84 days. Pricing, condition and the competition when you list have the biggest effect on your timeline.
What are typical closing costs for sellers in Bee Cave?
Seller closing costs in Texas usually run 5% to 8% of the sale price. That covers real estate commissions, the owner’s title policy, prorated property taxes, HOA transfer fees and any repair credits negotiated with the buyer. At the Bee Cave median of $874,000, that works out to roughly $44,000 to $70,000.
How much do Bee Cave homes sell for compared to asking price?
Bee Cave homes sold for 96.2% of their final list price over the past 12 months, and 93.9% of their original list price. About 11% sold above their asking price. Sellers who never changed their price averaged 97.4% of their original asking price, compared with 91.1% for sellers who reduced.
How do I prepare my Bee Cave home for sale?
Start with what buyers see first: fresh neutral paint, clean flooring, working light fixtures and a tidy front yard and pool area. Then address anything an inspector will flag, such as HVAC service, roof wear, drainage or wood rot. A pre-listing walkthrough tells you which projects are worth it in your price range.
Do I need to make repairs before listing my Bee Cave home?
Not always. Safety items and obvious deferred maintenance are usually worth fixing, because Bee Cave buyers are comparing your home against newer construction. Larger cosmetic projects only make sense if comparable homes in your community sold for enough more to cover the cost. We can decide item by item before you list.
Is now a good time to sell a house in Bee Cave?
Bee Cave had about 3.1 months of inventory in October 2026, with only 24 active listings. The second quarter of 2026 was the busiest over the past year, with 38 closed sales, while the third quarter had 13. Because supply is so thin, one or two new listings in your community can change your competition quickly.
Do Bee Cave homes above $2 million take longer to sell?
Only 92 Bee Cave homes sold over the past 12 months, so the price-range numbers are based on small groups. The 7 homes that sold above $2 million took a median of 178 days, much longer than the rest of the market. If your home is in that range, pricing and timing need extra attention.
Request Your Free Bee Cave Home Evaluation
Tell me a little about your home and your timeline. I will send you a pricing range based on recent Bee Cave sales and the current competition, with no obligation to list.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text Rebecca at (512) 827-8323 or email info@11OaksRealty.com.
Bee Cave market data reflects MLS closed sales from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, and active listings as of October 7, 2026, for homes located inside the Bee Cave boundary shown on our Bee Cave neighborhood map. Data from Unlock MLS (ABOR) closed and active single-family, condominium and townhome listings. Statistics are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Contact Rebecca Jacks for a current, property-specific analysis.




