Hamilton Pool
Reservations at Hamilton Pool Preserve
"Hill Country is known for the wide-open spaces, the scenic views and the century oak trees," says Realtor Lauren Clark of Magnolia Realty. Residents can cast a line for catch-and-release fishing in the creeks and lakes of Deer Creek Ranch, and Clark points to Milton Reimers Ranch Park as a popular spot for hiking and fishing. The area's most famous destination, however, is Hamilton Pool Preserve, which is technically just outside the neighborhood. Its 232 acres of trails are popular with adventurers, but the real highlight is a magnificent swimming hole and a 50-foot waterfall within a massive limestone cave. Reservations are required, though access is not guaranteed, as the waters are sometimes closed due to hazardous conditions.Suburban subdivisions and quiet ranch communities
Residences in Hamilton Pool are mostly found in subdivisions along major roads like Texas State Route 71. Subdivision layouts range from dense master-planned suburbs to isolated communities full of spacious properties. Some, like West Cave Estates, are more established and have been around since the 1980s, with additional development built up over time. Others are entirely new. A few offer undeveloped plots ranging from less than an acre to several hundred acres, with prices ranging from $15,000 to $750,000 per acre. Home prices vary widely. In most new subdivisions, like Belvedere, prices begin in the millions and can reach $3.5 million. Established subdivisions offer lower-cost options, but prices vary depending on lot size. Homes on less than an acre typically cost between $350,000 and $600,000, while homes on 1 or more acres often start around $750,000 and reach up to $1.5 million.Top-tier schools and athletes in Lake Travis ISD
Most students in Hamilton Pool attend schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District, beginning with Bee Cave Elementary, which receives an A-minus from Niche. Students attend A-rated Bee Cave Middle for sixth through eighth grade before finishing at Lake Travis High School, also rated A. Bee Cave Middle and Lake Travis High both rank in the Top 10 public schools in Travis County. Lake Travis High is also known as a top producer of Division I quarterbacks, and state championships are not uncommon.Grocery runs and Tex-Mex at the Hill Country Galleria
With Dripping Springs roughly 11 miles south, residents of Hamilton Pool aren't far from locally owned shops, boutiques and restaurants. But most residents drive roughly 9 miles east to Bee Cave and the Hill Country Galleria. The sprawling shopping center is anchored by big-box stores, plus boutiques and outlets as well as a Whole Foods Market. The Galleria is also a dining magnet dotted with national and regional chains, plus a few locally owned eateries. Options include Tex-Mex chain Maudie's, sleek cafes like Runaway Luna Lifestyle and nightlife spots like Jules Design Bar.Artsy and bookish events in Bee Cave
The Galleria offers everything ranging from movie theaters to indoor trampoline parks. Nearby, the Bee Cave Arts Foundation's gallery offers frequent exhibitions of local artists alongside a busy schedule of classes and special events, like a holiday market and art fairs throughout the year. In April, the Bee Cave Public Library hosts its annual Books and Bees Festival at the Galleria. The free event features family-friendly activities, including book signings, a storytime tent, arts and crafts activities, live music and a honey tasting competition.
Long commutes and on-demand transit
TX-71 is prone to traffic around the Galleria, especially during peak hours as commuters rush to and from jobs in Austin, about 25 miles away. As an independent city, Bee Cave is outside of Austin's CapMetro transit services, and the city does not provide public transit. But the Capital Area Rural Transportation System offers a few flexible, on-demand options, including the Country Bus system for trips within the county and connections with the CapMetro bus network.Hill Country hazards
Texas Hill Country is no stranger to natural hazards such as droughts, flash floods and wildfires, which often play off each other. The region's arid climate can lead to long dry spells, prompting developers and homeowners to create fail-safes for when their well runs dry. "It's an extremely big issue right now locally," Clark says, pointing to developers investing in more sustainable practices, like rainwater catchment. "The county actually won't allow commercial wells right now, so they couldn't tap into the aquifer if they wanted." Droughts elevate the region's wildfire risk, which is already high, and when the dry spells ends, it's often due to a heavy downpour, which can lead to groundswells, flash flooding and mudslides.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrea Thompson
Texas Bound Real Estate, LLC
(254) 449-9527
141 Total Sales
1 in Hamilton Pool
$695,000 Price
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Adelina Rotar
Keller Williams Realty
(865) 507-1389
614 Total Sales
4 in Hamilton Pool
$119K - $1.2M Price Range
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Sarah McAloon
Responds QuicklyCompass RE Texas, LLC
(737) 377-4351
106 Total Sales
3 in Hamilton Pool
$290K - $2.6M Price Range
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Shailene Smith
Responds QuicklyKuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(855) 497-0910
21 Total Sales
8 in Hamilton Pool
$500K - $1.8M Price Range
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Rebecca Greenleaf
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(844) 595-1349
39 Total Sales
1 in Hamilton Pool
$390,000 Price
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Stefan Benteler
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(888) 614-7380
115 Total Sales
2 in Hamilton Pool
$865K - $1.8M Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hamilton Pool | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 1 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 1 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
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Hamilton Pool Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hamilton Pool, Bee Cave sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hamilton Pool, Bee Cave over the last 12 months is $357,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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