Active Listing  ·  133 days on market

8616 Mendocino Dr

Austin, TX 78735
$2,990,900
6 Bed 5 Bath 5,931 sqft $504/sqft Built 1995 0.70 acres 4-Car Garage Pool Barton Creek Sec G Phs 1

Nestled in the highly sought-after Barton Creek community, 8616 Mendocino Drive offers an exceptional opportunity to own a spacious home in one of West Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods. Set on a large private lot with a heated pool, spa, expansive backyard, and mature trees, this property offers the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, and making lasting family memories.

A standout feature is the detached guest house, offering incredible flexibility as a private in-law suite, guest retreat, home office, fitness studio, creative space, media room, or the ultimate man cave—ideal for today’s evolving lifestyle needs.

Located near Barton Creek Country Club, ownership provides the opportunity for optional social club membership, offering access to premier non-golf amenities and an exceptional lifestyle just moments from home (buyer to verify membership details and availability).

Lovingly cared for by the same family, this home is filled with warmth, character, and potential. While a new owner may choose to make cosmetic updates such as fresh paint, flooring, or landscaping to match their personal style, the home’s layout, lot, and location create an outstanding foundation to make it truly their own.

Barton Creek is known for its scenic beauty, winding tree-lined streets, spacious homesites, privacy, and unmatched location close to top-rated schools, shopping, dining, downtown Austin, and outdoor recreation. It’s the kind of neighborhood where families grow, neighbors connect, and homes are held for years.

Rarely do opportunities come along that combine this much space, flexibility, outdoor living, and lifestyle in such a premier Austin location. Whether you're looking for a forever home, multigenerational living, or simply room to spread out and enjoy the best of West Austin living, 8616 Mendocino delivers.

At $504/sqft, this home is priced 28% above the Austin active market average of $393/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

8616 Mendocino Dr, Austin, TX 78735

Property Details

Price $2,990,900
Status Active Listing
Beds 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Living Area 5,931 sqft
Lot Size 0.70 acres (30,492 sqft)
Year Built 1995
Garage 4 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Barton Creek Sec G Phs 1
County Travis
Zip Code 78735
$/sqft $504/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $395/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $40,369.84
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT229931858
List Date May 13, 2026
Elementary School Oak Hill
Middle School O Henry
High School Austin
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 13, 2026 $3,600,000
Previous ask $3,150,000
Current ask $2,990,900
Reduced $609,100 (-16.9%) 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 Austin

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Austin 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
7609 Sandia Loop
Foothills Barton Creek
$2,990,000 $508 5 bd / 5 ba 5,891 sqft , 2026-04-23
8513 Chalk Knoll Dr
Barton Creek Sec G Ph 02
$2,750,000 $482 5 bd / 6 ba 5,710 sqft , 2026-09-17

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
$14,356/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
$598,180
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$14,356
Principal + Interest−$16,323
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$5,234
Insurance (~0.5%)−$1,246
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-8,447

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 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 September 17, 2026.

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