$749,000
$46K PRICE DROP

440 Balcones Ridgeway Bertram, TX 78605

Estimated payment $5,179/month

Total Views 2,661
4 Beds
5 Baths
5,211 Sq Ft
$144 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Bluff on Lot

About This Home

This stunning 5,000+ square-foot residence is nestled in one of the most scenic subdivisions in the Hill Country, offering breathtaking views of the Balcones Canyonlands. Designed with accessibility and comfort in mind, the home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The main level showcases a two-story living room filled with natural light, a cozy family room, an open kitchen with adjoining dining area, a wet bar, and laundry. The primary bedroom on this level provides a serene retreat, surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of nature. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a charming reading nook—perfect for quiet moments while taking in the views. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility, featuring a large living room/bonus room/kitchenette, a bedroom and full bathroom, plus a second expansive bonus room ideal for hobbies, fitness, or media use. A full house-length storage room and additional laundry area add to the home’s functionality. From its beautiful woodwork and open design to its inviting balconies and walls of windows, this home perfectly captures the peaceful serenity, abundant wildlife, and rustic elegance that define Hill Country living at its finest.

Listing Agent

Christopher Watters

Watters International Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 646-0038 License #0567369 Listed on: 11/03/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Wayne Lightfoot

Watters International Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 646-0038 License #0623379

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,951

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Bluff on Lot
  • Steep Slope
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Combination Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 5,211 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Visitor Bathroom
  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Central Living Area
  • Accessible Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Rear Porch

Additional Homes

  • Residence on Property

Schools

  • Bertram Elementary School
  • Burnet Middle School
  • Burnet High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Shared Well
  • Aerobic Septic System
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08530010000034000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Whitewater Springs Poa
  • Whitewater Spgs Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area
  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Security

  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,951

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Directions: From Liberty Hill--1869 west to 1174. Turn left onto 1174, go approximately 3.7 miles to the Whitewater Springs Sign. Turn right and enter gate. Follow Whitewater Drive from approximately two miles. Turn left at the stop sign (Whitewater Drive), cross creek and turn left onto Chaneys Crossing. Follow Chaneys Crossing to Balcones Ridgeway. Turn left. Home will be 3rd driveway on your left.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 5211
  • Other Structures: Residence
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ACT5827
  • Co List Office Phone: (512) 646-0038
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 646-0038
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: See Remarks
  • Estimated Taxes: 14951.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 9.40
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 143.73
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.94
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 9.40
  • List Price By Living Area: 143.73
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.94
  • Restrictions: None
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Two Primary Baths, Two Primary Suties, Bar, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling-High, Central Vacuum, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Two Primary Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: Hill Country
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom, Central Living Area, Accessible Full Bath, Visitor Bathroom, Accessible Washer/Dryer
  • Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room,Main Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Exterior Steps
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Foundation: Combination, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached Carport, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Other, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Water Source: Public, Shared Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 480
  • Community Web Site: wwspoa.com

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Whitewater Springs POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, Controlled Access, Dog Park, Fishing, Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Trail(s)

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bertram
  • High School: Burnet
  • Middle/Junior School: Burnet (Burnet ISD)
  • Junior High Dist: BurnetCONSISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Bluff, Sloped Down, Steep Slope, Trees-Moderate
  • Parcel Number: 08530010000034000
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.83
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 79714.8
  • Subdivision Name: Whitewater Spgs

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14951
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 5211
  • Tax Rate: 1.33150000000000

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $16,754 $1,122,889 $100,230 $1,022,659
2024 $16,754 $1,258,297 $116,937 $1,141,360
2023 $16,754 $1,254,820 $113,460 $1,141,360
2022 $2,135 $672,961 -- --
2021 $10,111 $641,234 $40,626 $600,608
2020 $9,412 $556,166 $39,111 $517,055
2019 $9,168 $560,121 $39,111 $521,010
2018 $8,465 $521,580 $39,111 $482,469
2017 $7,870 $431,013 $25,620 $405,393
2016 $7,727 $445,780 $21,960 $423,820
2015 -- $445,780 $21,960 $423,820
2014 -- $349,702 $21,960 $327,742
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Price Changed $749,000 -5.8% $144 / Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 For Sale $794,900 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed Of Distribution -- Highland Lakes Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 1227171

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APN: 62902