Active Listing  ·  119 days on market

7425 Desert Needle Dr

Lago Vista, TX 78645
$814,699
5 Bed 4 Bath 4,261 sqft $191/sqft Built 2026 0.27 acres 3-Car Garage Pool New Construction Lakeside At Tessera On Lake Travis

MOVE IN READY! Westin Homes NEW Construction (Carleigh II, Elevation C) Experience luxury living in this stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home designed for both comfort and entertaining. A breathtaking rotunda entry welcomes you into an elegant layout featuring a private study and formal dining room. The secluded primary suite downstairs offers a peaceful retreat with spacious double walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath. The heart of the home is a chef’s dream kitchen with an oversized breakfast area, seamlessly opening to the expansive family room filled with natural light. A private first-floor guest suite provides ideal accommodations for visitors or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 additional bedrooms along with spacious game and media rooms perfect for family fun and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the covered patio overlooking the backyard, ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings year-round. Complete with a 3-car tandem garage and full front and back sod landscaping, this exceptional home combines elegance, functionality, and modern comfort in every detail. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lakeside at Tessera is prime Lake Travis real estate. Imagine walking out your back door and seeing the beautiful Texas Hill Country in the distance, while also being a short commute away from everyday conveniences. Our community truly gives you the feel of being in a small, quiet town, while having the benefits of living within the city. Located off FM 1431 in Lago Vista, the community is bordered by Lake Travis to the South and the Balcones Canyonlands Wildlife Refuge to West and North. This envious positioning, shared by no other Lake Travis communities, helps explain the active, vibrant outdoor-centric vibe that can be felt from the moment one enters this new master-planned community. Stop by the Westin Homes sales office at Lakeside at Tessera today!

At $191/sqft, this home is 26% below the Lago Vista active market average of $257/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

7425 Desert Needle Dr, Lago Vista, TX 78645

Property Details

Price $814,699
Status Active Listing
Beds 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths ,
Living Area 4,261 sqft
Lot Size 0.27 acres (11,804.76 sqft)
Year Built 2026
Garage 3 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Lakeside At Tessera On Lake Travis
County Travis
Zip Code 78645
$/sqft $191/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $95/Monthly
Annual Tax Est. ,
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction Yes
MLS # ACT231591600
List Date May 27, 2026
Elementary School Lago Vista
Middle School Lago Vista
High School Lago Vista
School District ,

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Price History

How This Ask Has Moved

Original list price versus what this home is asking today. Straight from the ACTRIS MLS feed, no interpretation.

Original ask · May 27, 2026 $952,550
Previous ask $829,699
Current ask $814,699
Reduced $137,851 (-14.5%) from original ask

Source: ACTRIS MLS. Price change timestamp reflects the most recent adjustment on record; the feed does not expose intermediate steps between the original ask and today's ask.

Similar Homes on the Market in Lago Vista

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Lago Vista with similar bedroom count, size, and price range, giving you real-time context for how this property's asking price compares to the active market.

AddressList Price$/sqftBeds/BathsSqftDOMListed
22404 Lago Lookout Ln
Tessera/Lk Travis Ph 4A
$839,000 $297 4 bd / 4 ba 2,828 sqft , 2026-08-18
22306 Cape Travis Bnd
Tessera On Lake Travis Ph 1A
$750,000 $203 4 bd / 4 ba 3,689 sqft , 2026-04-28
7401 Desert Needle Dr
Lakeside At Tessera On Lake Travis
$749,727 $225 4 bd / 4 ba 3,329 sqft , 2026-09-10
7400 Desert Needle Dr
Lakeside At Tessera On Lake Travis
$749,538 $198 5 bd / 5 ba 3,792 sqft , 2026-05-27
22224 Cape Travis Bnd
Tessera On Lake Travis Ph 1A
$675,000 $167 5 bd / 4 ba 4,049 sqft , 2026-07-12

Source: ACTRIS MLS, live listings. Similar by ±1 bed, ±35% price, ±35% sqft. Contact Luke for a formal comparative market analysis.

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
$3,911/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
$162,940
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$3,911
Principal + Interest−$4,446
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$1,426
Insurance (~0.5%)−$339
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-2,300

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 →

Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near Lago Vista, TX

Lago Vista 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 September 21, 2026.

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