Bear Creek Estates is tucked away off 1826 just north of Nutty Brown Road. Bear Creek Estates is known for large (2+ acre) lots with beautiful Hill Country Views. Bear Creek Estates also backs to park land, giving residents an escape from a city setting. Bear Creek Estates is also an equestrian community, making it an ideal neighborhood for someone looking for good schools and space for their horses. Scroll Down to Read our Bear Creek Estates Neighborhood Guide.
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Bear Creek Estates is located off FM 1826 just north of Nutty Brown Road. The neighborhood can be accessed from Bear Creek Pass at 1826 and streets include Bluff Trail and Crosscreek Drive. Bear Creek Estates is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Bear Creek Estates neighborhood guide.
Bear Creek Estates Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Bear Creek Estates neighborhood is 1.6353% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.5641% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.51% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.7056% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 1.8073% as of the 2021 tax year.
No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the Bear Creek Estates homes we checked.
Bear Creek Estates HOA Dues
Bear Creek Estates dues are based on lot size: $1 per month per acre, billed once a year.
| Bear Creek Estates Homeowners Association | $12 per acre / 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.
Bear Creek Estates Deed Restrictions
Bear Creek Estates is made up of two sections, each with its own recorded deed restrictions. The Bear Creek Estates Home Owners Association restated both sets and recorded them with the Hays County Clerk on November 19, 2020: Section 1 as Document 20052943 and Section 2 as Document 20052944. Amendments recorded March 29, 2021 (Documents 21015427 and 21015428) changed the minimum size for dividing a lot. Section 1 is recorded at Plat Records Book 2, Page 40, and Section 2 at Book 2, Page 199, so the section a lot falls in depends on its plat. The HOA posts the recorded documents on the Bear Creek Estates HOA website.
Horses and Animals
- Animals: Owners of lots of at least 1 acre may keep animals for personal use and enjoyment only (paragraph 7 of both sections).
- Not allowed: Pigs, hogs and swine may not be kept on any lot.
- Livestock fencing: A lot with livestock must be adequately fenced. In Section 2, the fencing materials and locations must be approved by the HOA committee.
- Barns, pens and corrals: Pens, sheds, corrals, barns, watering troughs and feed troughs may be built, but not within 100 feet of any road or 20 feet of any property line (paragraph 8).
- Horses: The recorded restrictions do not name horses or set a limit on the number of animals.
Building and Lot Rules
- Use: Section 1 lots are limited to residential and private, non-commercial recreational use. Section 2 lots are limited to residential use.
- Homes: Single-family homes only, plus a garage, carport, barn, shed or animal pens used with the home. Homes must be new construction with at least 1,500 square feet of living space, built with either 75% masonry or a minimum build cost set in the restrictions.
- Approval: Plans, specifications and a plot plan for any new structure or major change go to the HOA architectural review committee. Under the HOA's 2021 Architectural Review Policy, an owner can appeal a decision to the board within 30 days.
- Setbacks: No building within 50 feet of a road or 20 feet of a side or rear property line.
- Lot splits: Lots cannot be divided into tracts smaller than 1.9 acres (amended March 2021).
- Septic: Homes connect to a septic tank or another approved sewage system, and septic discharge must be more than 200 feet from Bear Creek.
- Trees: Live trees 5 inches or larger across, other than cedar and mesquite, cannot be removed except for roads, driveways and building sites.
- Vehicles and storage: Inoperable vehicles cannot stay on a lot longer than 60 days unless stored in an enclosure, and open storage of materials visible from the street is not allowed.
- Signs: Advertising signs over 10 square feet are not allowed, with a limit of two signs per tract.
- Assessment: Both sections set the HOA assessment at $1 per month per acre, due each January 1, unless the HOA records a different rate.
- Renewal: The restrictions renew in successive 10-year periods. The restated 2020 documents list January 1, 2024 as the next renewal date.
This summary is based on the recorded documents the HOA posts on its website and is not legal advice. Recorded documents can be amended. Buyers should read the full documents and confirm current rules with the HOA, Hays County records, and their title company or attorney before making an offer.
Bear Creek Estates Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Bear Creek Estates neighborhood are zoned to the Dripping Springs ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Sycamore Springs Elementary - 8/10
- Sycamore Springs Middle - 9/10
- Dripping Springs High - 7/10
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.
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Bear Creek Estates Sold Data - What Bear Creek Estates Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Bear Creek Estates 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 Bear Creek Estates? How many homes are currently for sale in Bear Creek Estates? What’s the median sold price in Bear Creek Estates? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Bear Creek Estates? How’s the Bear Creek Estates market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Bear Creek Estates Sold Data Report.
Bear Creek Estates Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
Based on a limited number of sales — figures may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–4 beds, 3–5 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $1,355,000 |
| Price Range | $1,275,000 – $1,435,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $376 |
| Median Home Size | 3,739 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 154 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Bear Creek Estates Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Bear Creek Estates 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 | 3 | $1,525,000 | — | $750,000–$1,565,000 | $435 | 2,358 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 5 days | 104% |
| 2023 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,510,000 | ▼ 1.0% | $1,185,000–$1,713,000 | $487 | 3,196 sq ft | 5bd/4ba | 35 days | 97% |
| 2025 | 3 | $1,220,000 | ▼ 19.2% | $687,000–$2,000,000 | $359 | 4,198 sq ft | 4bd/4ba | 52 days | 83% |
| 2026 YTD | 2 | $1,355,000 | ▲ 11.1% | $1,275,000–$1,435,000 | $376 | 3,738 sq ft | 4bd/4ba | 154 days | 93% |
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.
Bear Creek Estates Days on Market Trend
How fast are Bear Creek Estates 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 | 3 | 5 days | 12 days |
| 2023 | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| 2024 | 3 | 35 days | 34 days |
| 2025 | 3 | 52 days | 62 days |
| 2026 YTD | 2 | 154 days | 154 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Pros and Cons of Living in Bear Creek Estates
Pros
- Bear Creek Estates is off FM 1826 just north of Nutty Brown Road, and the neighborhood is known for lots of 2 acres or more with Hill Country views.
- The neighborhood backs to park land.
- Bear Creek Estates is an equestrian community, and the recorded deed restrictions let owners of lots of at least 1 acre keep animals for personal use, with barns, pens and corrals allowed when set back 100 feet from roads and 20 feet from property lines.
- HOA dues are $1 per month per acre ($12 per acre per year), billed once a year.
- Homes are zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Sycamore Springs Elementary is rated 8/10, Sycamore Springs Middle is rated 9/10, and Dripping Springs High is rated 7/10 on GreatSchools.
- The property tax rate is 1.6353% as of the 2025 tax year, and no MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the homes we checked.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 3 to 5 bathrooms, with a median size of 3,739 square feet and a median of $376 per square foot.
Cons
- Only 2 homes sold in the past 12 months, so there is little recent sales history to compare.
- The median days on market was 154 days with a 94% sale-to-list ratio over the past 12 months, based on those 2 sales.
- Median sale prices have ranged from $1,220,000 to $1,525,000 across 2022 through 2026, with 3 or fewer sales a year and none in 2023, so the numbers reflect specific homes rather than a trend.
- The property tax rate rose from 1.5641% in the 2024 tax year to 1.6353% in 2025.
- New buildings and changes to structures need approval from the HOA's architectural review committee under the recorded deed restrictions.
- Lots cannot be divided into tracts smaller than 1.9 acres, and pigs, hogs and swine are not allowed.
- Homes must use a septic system or another approved sewage system, and Bear Creek Estates does not have a community pool.
Who it fits: Bear Creek Estates fits buyers who want lots of 2 acres or more with Hill Country views and room for animals, and who are comfortable with recorded deed restrictions, HOA architectural review and Dripping Springs ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, a neighborhood with frequent resales, lots smaller than 1.9 acres, or no deed restrictions on animals and outbuildings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Creek Estates
No. Bear Creek Estates does not have a community pool.
Bear Creek Estates is an equestrian community. The recorded deed restrictions let owners of lots of at least 1 acre keep animals for personal use and enjoyment, except pigs, hogs and swine. Lots with livestock must be adequately fenced, and pens, corrals, barns, watering troughs and feed troughs cannot be built within 100 feet of any road or 20 feet of any property line. The recorded restrictions do not name horses or set a limit on the number of animals, so buyers planning a specific setup should confirm it with the HOA.
Yes. The recorded deed restrictions require plans, specifications and a plot plan for any new building or structure, including barns and animal pens, to be approved by the HOA's architectural committee before construction. In Section 2, fencing for livestock must also use materials and locations the committee approves. The HOA website lists an Architectural Review Application.
Lots cannot be divided into tracts smaller than 1.9 acres. Amendments recorded in March 2021 for both sections raised the minimum from the original 1 acre.
Dues are $1 per month per acre, which is $12 per acre per year, billed once a year. The HOA can record a different rate, so confirm current dues with the HOA before making an offer.
Homes in Bear Creek Estates are zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Sycamore Springs Elementary (8/10), Sycamore Springs Middle (9/10), and Dripping Springs High (7/10), per GreatSchools. Verify boundaries with the school district.
The property tax rate is 1.6353% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.5641% in 2024. No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the Bear Creek Estates homes we checked.
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