Active Listing  ·  35 days on market

16026 Pool Canyon Rd

Austin, TX 78734
$1,200,000
8 Bed 4 Bath 2,462 sqft $487/sqft Built 1992 2.05 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Waterfront Hudson Bend Colony 02

Some places just work. This one has been quietly running as a short-term rental for years, on just over two acres tucked into a Lake Travis cove with a dock of its own. Three separate guest accommodations, three income streams, one ownership. Unincorporated Travis County, no HOA, with room to add on, start fresh, or leave it exactly as it is and let it keep doing what it already does well.

There's nothing else quite like it. Two air-conditioned meditation studios that could stay as-is, become storage, a gym, or an artist's studio. A spa pool that keeps upkeep simple. Two RV hookups. Furniture, bedding, and the operational inventory convey, so a new owner can step in and keep the business running. And a dock unlike any other on the lake — built to float with the rising and falling water level, a design shared with only one other dock on Lake Travis.

Imagine mornings at the dock, evenings around the fire, marinas and dinner a few minutes up the road, and enough privacy to feel like your own corner of the lake. Income producing STR - Documented rental history available upon request.

At $487/sqft, this home is priced 25% above the Austin active market average of $391/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

16026 Pool Canyon Rd, Austin, TX 78734

Property Details

Price $1,200,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 8
Full Baths 4
Half Baths ,
Living Area 2,462 sqft
Lot Size 2.05 acres (89,402.54 sqft)
Year Built 1992
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · See Remarks
Subdivision Hudson Bend Colony 02
County Travis
Zip Code 78734
$/sqft $487/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. $8,625
Pool Yes
Waterfront Yes
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT247027986
List Date September 19, 2026
Elementary School Lake Travis
Middle School Hudson Bend
High School Lake Travis
School District ,

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Investment Analysis

Rental Income Potential

The numbers below use conservative Austin-market assumptions. They are estimates, not a guarantee. Actual rents vary by condition, timing, and management. Read our full Austin rental property guide →

Est. Monthly Rent
$5,760/mo
0.48% rule · conservative Austin est.
Gross Yield
5.76%
Annual rent ÷ purchase price
Cap Rate (est.)
3.46%
NOI after 40% vacancy + expenses
Down Payment
$240,000
20% conventional investment loan

Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown (20% down · 7.25% rate)

Estimated Gross Rent+$5,760
Principal + Interest−$6,549
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$2,100
Insurance (~0.5%)−$500
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-3,389

At current rates and prices, many Austin luxury properties run neutral or slightly negative on pure cash flow, appreciation and equity paydown are the primary return drivers. BRRRR and off-market acquisitions can improve day-one cash flow. Learn about the BRRRR method in Austin →

Neighborhood Context

About Hudson Bend

Hudson Bend is Austin's best-kept secret for lake living. Tucked onto a quiet peninsula between Lake Travis and the Colorado River arm just west of Lakeway, this unincorporated Travis County community sits at the intersection of outdoor lifestyle and genuine Austin authenticity - without the resort-town price premium of some Lake Travis communities.

The neighborhood runs the full spectrum from original mid-century fishing cabins on large lots to fully renovated luxury estates with private boat docks and sweeping lake views. That range creates an unusual real estate market: buyers can enter at $400K in a livable home on a generous lot, or go all the way to $3M+ for a turnkey waterfront estate on the open water.

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Lake Travis Access

Multiple public boat ramps and marinas within the community, plus private docks on waterfront properties. Lake Travis offers 65 miles of shoreline and is the premier boating lake in the Austin metro - home to sailing regattas, wake sports, and fishing year-round.

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Lake Travis ISD

One of the highest-rated school districts in Texas. Lake Travis High School consistently ranks among the top 10% of Texas high schools for academics, athletics, and fine arts. The district draws buyers from across Austin specifically for its schools.

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Genuine Peninsula Character

Hudson Bend's peninsular geography creates a neighborhood with only one main road in and out - which means low through-traffic, neighborhood quiet, and a genuine sense of community that suburban subdivisions rarely achieve.

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Value vs. Other Lake Travis Communities

Lakefront and lake-access property in Hudson Bend typically runs 15 to 25% below comparable properties in the more developed parts of Lakeway or Spicewood. For buyers who want the lake lifestyle without paying a premium for polish, Hudson Bend is the strongest value proposition on Lake Travis.

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Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near Austin, TX

Austin sits within commuting range of Austin's major tech, manufacturing, and corporate campuses. Approximate drive times from this area:

Tesla Gigafactory 15-25 min E
Apple Campus (Domain) 20-30 min N
Google / Meta / Indeed 10-15 min downtown
Dell Medical School / UT Austin 10-20 min
Samsung Austin Semiconductor 25 min N

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About the Author
Luke Allen, Austin TX Realtor, TREC #788149
Luke Allen
Licensed Austin TX Realtor · TREC #788149 · Full-time since 2019
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Luke Allen is a full-time Austin TX Realtor with the Austin Marketing + Development Group brokerage. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across every Austin ISD and the surrounding neighborhoods, from Downtown and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the Hill Country. Every page on this site is written and maintained by Luke. This page was last updated on October 8, 2026.

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