Spicewood Area Guide
Hill Country acreage, Lake Travis, and wineries west of Austin.
- City
- Spicewood
- Typical Home Styles
- Hill Country homes on acreage, lake homes, custom estates, ranch properties
- Typical Price Range
- About $700K to $2.5M+, with waterfront and large acreage higher
- Best For
- Buyers who want space, privacy, and Hill Country living near the lake
Overview
Living in Spicewood
Spicewood sits on the west side of Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country. It's quiet and spread out, with homes on acreage, lake properties, and custom estates surrounded by rolling hills. Life here revolves around the lake, natural swimming holes, wineries, and wide open space, with Lakeway and Bee Cave close enough for everyday errands.
The appeal
What buyers love
Space and privacy
Acreage and custom homes surrounded by Hill Country views.
The outdoors
Lake Travis, Krause Springs, and parks with trails and bluebonnet fields.
Wineries
Several vineyards right in Spicewood.
Insider notes
What to know before you buy
Acreage takes extra diligence
Check wells, septic systems, surveys, easements, and internet options before you buy.
Lake levels change
Lake Travis rises and falls significantly. For waterfront homes, ask about dock access through the seasons.
Commute
Spicewood is farther out. Map your drive to work and daily errands.
Around the neighborhood
Local favorites
EAT & DRINK
Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse
burgers and live music
Opie's Barbecue
Hill Country barbecue
J5 Steakhouse
steaks on Highway 71
Angel's Icehouse
casual food and drinks
PARKS & OUTDOORS
Krause Springs
a swimming hole fed by 32 natural springs
Pace Bend Park
limestone cliffs and coves on Lake Travis
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
mountain biking, lake access, and spring bluebonnets
Lake Travis
boating, swimming, and fishing
SHOP & EXPLORE
Spicewood Vineyards
tastings at a family-owned winery
Stone House Vineyard
wine on a bluff overlooking Lake Travis
Cypress Valley Canopy Tours
ziplining through the trees
The Shops of Spicewood
local shopping
On the market
Homes for sale in Spicewood
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