
Land with Home for Sale in Austin, Texas
8705 Bear Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78737
Welcome to 8705 Bear Creek Drive, a Hill Country retreat on a private 2.84 acre property offering peaceful country living just 20 minutes from downtown Austin. Located in the Bear Creek Oaks community, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home features an open floorplan ideal for everyday living and entertaining with views of the surrounding landscape. The home was thoughtfully designed with a flex space that can function as a third bedroom using an accordion style partition. The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home with an impressive 8 burner gas cooktop, perfect for a foodie or chef, along with a gorgeous vent hood, abundant cabinetry, and an oversized pantry. Recent improvements include updated flooring, fresh interior paint, and refreshed porches that create inviting outdoor spaces to relax and enjoy the property. The stunning wraparound porch welcomes you to slow down and enjoy the peaceful setting. In addition, there are two covered porches, one upstairs connecting the primary bedroom and flex space, and another enclosed porch just off the kitchen that creates the perfect sitting room or yoga space. The spacious primary suite includes two large walk-in closets. Step outside and enjoy the privacy of your acreage, with ranch fencing along three sides of the property and room to enjoy the outdoors, including an enclosed garden area perfect for growing veggies, herbs, or flowers. The covered porches are perfect for a morning cup of coffee or evening beverage while watching wildlife and Hill Country sunsets. The backyard retreat includes a $25k Master Spa that functions as a hot tub in the winter and a refreshing mini pool in the summer. The separate detached garage/workshop offers flexibility as a garage, storage space, or workspace and includes electricity and water connections. With space, privacy, and convenient access to Austin, this property offers the best of Hill Country living while remaining close to Austin and Dripping Springs and zoned to top tier schools.
Location
- Street address
- 8705 Bear Creek Dr
- County
- Hays County
- Community
- Bear Creek Oaks
- School district
- Dripping Springs ISD
- Elevation
- 962 feet
Directions
Merge onto TX-71 W/US-290 W and follow signs for Johnson City. Exit onto the frontage road, then turn left onto FM 1826. Continue straight and turn right onto Bear Creek Drive, just past the intersection with Slaughter Creek Drive. Follow Bear Creek Drive to 8705 Bear Creek Drive, which will be on your left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.84 acres
- MLS #
- ABOR 6734874
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $12,164
Expenses
- Home Owner Assessments Fee
- $45 annually
Parcels
- 1102850000044B04
Legal description
BEAR CREEK OAKS, LOT 44B, ACRES 2.84
Open houses
| Date | Begins | Ends | Appt needed | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | No | — |
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- Features
- 40 Ft) Medium (20 ft Trees, Garden, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Gated
- Pool
- Porch
- Features
- Balcony, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Engineered Septic, Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Exhaust Fan, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Propane, Propane Stove
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Hardi Plank Type, Stone Veneer
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Propane Cooktop, RNGHD, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Features
- Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaulted, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Primary Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Springs | Elementary | Dripping Springs ISD |
| Sycamore Springs | Middle | Dripping Springs ISD |
| Dripping Springs | High | Dripping Springs ISD |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | New listing | $859,000 | — | ABOR |
























