2803 Manitou Drive, Austin, TX

$1,295,000

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2

Beds

2

Baths

1,638

Square feet

0.60

Acres

About 2803 Manitou Drive

Now for sale, this HGTV-featured glass and steel masterpiece currently operates as a successful short-term rental, making it an ideal opportunity for frequent travelers. While you're away, the property generates approximately $7,000 per month in rental income—the perfect blend of personal comfort and smart investment. Designed as an architect's personal retreat and featured as a central filming location for an upcoming movie, this breathtaking home offers a unique combination of luxury living and financial opportunity. Nestled on a private hillside cul-de-sac, the home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with 30-foot glass walls and 11 sliding doors, creating a treehouse-like ambiance. Expansive decks and patios on all four sides provide panoramic Hill Country and greenbelt views, while a dramatic rock wall and bridge entryway enhance its stunning design. Private access to Indian Creek Trail leads to a seasonal-fed creek and waterfalls, a peaceful retreat year-round. The upstairs suite offers three private decks perfect for watching the sunrise. The downstairs suite features an open-air shower with three ceiling-mounted shower-heads, a jetted tub for two, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that bring nature inside. This home has been meticulously updated, featuring a new standing seam metal roof (2024), a fully replaced HVAC system (2023) including a two-ton mini-split in the upstairs bedroom, and a new dishwasher (2025). A rare second lot conveys, offering space for a guest house, pool, or workshop. Located in Apache Shores, residents enjoy exclusive Lake Austin access with a private boat launch, a lake park, pool, tennis, basketball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, volleyball court, soccer field, and a clubhouse. Just minutes from Lake Travis, Lakeway, and the Hill Country Galleria, with downtown Austin only 30 minutes away. This one-of-a-kind retreat offers modern luxury, architectural brilliance, and a deep connection to nature. Don’t miss out!

Features of 2803 Manitou Drive

MLS® # 5380441
Price $1,295,000
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2.00
Full Baths 2
Square Footage 1,638
Acres 0.60
Year Built 2003
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Status Active

Community Information

Address 2803 Manitou Drive
Area LS
Subdivision Apache Shores Sec 3 Amended
City Austin
County Travis
State TX
Zip Code 78734

Amenities

Utilities Electricity Available
Features Internet Access, See Remarks, Fishing, Lake, Park, Playground, Pool, Sport Court(s), Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
Parking See Remarks, Boat, Outside
View Canyon, Hills, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Is Waterfront No
Waterfront None
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Concrete, Wood, Carpet Free
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer
Heating Central, Heat Pump
Fireplace No
Fireplaces None
# of Stories 2
Stories Two

Exterior

Exterior Features Private Yard, See Remarks, Balcony, Exterior Steps
Lot Description Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Cul-De-Sac, Many Trees, Private, Views
Roof Metal
Construction Glass, See Remarks
Foundation Slab

School Information

District Lake Travis ISD
Elementary Lake Travis
Middle Hudson Bend
High Lake Travis

Additional Information

Date Listed March 14th, 2025
Days on Market 212
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeWilder Realty LLC
Contact Info(512) 593-0013

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