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2803 Manitou Dr

Austin, TX, 78734

Active

$975,000

Asking sale price

Listed by Wilder Realty LLC · Blake Wilder

Listing attribution contact: (512) 593-0013

MLS #2999129 · Active

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2Bedrooms

2Bathrooms

2003Year built

Single Family ResidenceProperty type

THE HOME, IN THE LISTING AGENT’S WORDS

A closer look.

Perched among the trees on a secluded hillside cul de sac, this iconic glass and steel masterpiece offers a living experience unlike anything else in Austin. Featured on HGTV and the filming location for several documentaries, this architect designed home is both a work of art and a successful short term rental, offering the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary private retreat while generating income when not in use.

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Originally designed as an architect's personal residence, the home features soaring 30 foot glass walls and 11 sliding glass doors that blur the line between indoors and out, creating a true treehouse experience. Expansive decks and patios surround the home with panoramic Hill Country and greenbelt views, while a dramatic rock wall and bridge entry create an unforgettable first impression.

A private trail leads to Indian Creek with seasonal waterfalls and swimming holes. The upstairs primary suite offers three private decks, while the downstairs retreat features floor to ceiling glass, an open air shower with three rain shower heads, and a jetted soaking tub for two.

Recent updates include a standing seam metal roof in 2024, a new HVAC system in 2023 with an upstairs mini split, and a new dishwasher in 2025. A rare second lot conveys with the sale, providing space for a guest house, pool, workshop, or additional privacy.

Located in Apache Shores, residents enjoy private Lake Austin access with a boat launch, lakeside park, pool, tennis and basketball courts, volleyball, soccer, disc golf, and a clubhouse. Just minutes from Lake Travis, Lakeway, the Hill Country Galleria, and about 30 minutes from downtown Austin, this one of a kind property offers exceptional architecture, natural beauty, and investment potential.

THE DETAILS THAT SHAPE YOUR DAY

Reported property facts

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
0
Living area
1,638 (units not reported)
Lot acres
0.6
Year built
2003
Parking spaces
5
Garage spaces
0

Schools reported in the listing

  • High schoolLake Travis
  • Middle schoolHudson Bend
  • DistrictLake Travis ISD
  • ElementaryLake Travis

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Features & finishes

lot

Greenbelt · Cul-De-Sac · Private · Trees-Heavy · Views

pool

None

roof

Metal

view

Canyon · Hill Country · Park/Greenbelt · Trees/Woods

patio

Covered · Deck · Front Porch · Patio · Porch · See Remarks

sewer

Septic Tank

levels

Two

cooling

Central Air

fencing

Back Yard · Partial · Wrought Iron

heating

Central · Heat Pump

parking

Boat · Outside · See Remarks

exterior

Balcony · Exterior Steps · Private Yard · See Remarks

flooring

Concrete · No Carpet · Wood

interior

Two Primary Suties · Ceiling Fan(s) · Ceiling-High · Ceiling-Vaulted · Entrance Foyer · High Speed Internet · Interior Steps · Open Floorplan · Pantry · Primary Bedroom on Main · Recessed Lighting · Smart Thermostat · Soaking Tub · Storage · Two Primary Closets · Walk-In Closet(s) · See Remarks

community

Fishing · High Speed Internet · Lake · Park · Picnic Area · Playground · Pool · Sport Court(s)/Facility · Tennis Court(s) · Trail(s) · See Remarks

utilities

Electricity Available

appliances

Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Electric Range · Microwave · Electric Oven · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Washer/Dryer · Electric Water Heater

waterfront

None

water Source

Public

construction

See Remarks · Glass

accessibility

None

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