Ed Neuhaus 
Lake Pointe and Sweetwater Are Where Bee Cave Families Actually Live
When people think about Bee Cave real estate, the conversation tends to gravitate toward the headline neighborhoods: Spanish Oaks and its guard gates, Provence and its 1,600 new homes, Falconhead and its golf course. And those are all great communities. But if you want to know where the majority of Bee Cave families actually live, raise their kids, and build their daily routines, you need to look at Lake Pointe and Sweetwater. These are the neighborhoods that don’t make the glossy magazine spreads but consistently rank among the highest in buyer demand and resale performance in the entire submarket.
I’ve sold homes in both of these communities for years, and the pattern is clear. A family tours the flashier options, runs the numbers, and then circles back to Lake Pointe or Sweetwater because the combination of price, schools, and community is hard to beat. There’s a reason these neighborhoods rarely have inventory sitting for long.
Lake Pointe Bee Cave: The Details
Lake Pointe is an established neighborhood situated off RR 620, close to the intersection with Highway 71. It was developed primarily in the late 1990s and 2000s, which means mature landscaping, established trees, and the kind of settled-in feel that new construction can’t replicate for another decade.
Homes in Lake Pointe typically range from the mid-$500s to around $900,000, with floor plans running 2,000 to 4,000 square feet. Most are single-family homes with 3 to 5 bedrooms, two-car garages, and functional backyards. The streets are wide, the lots are reasonably sized (typically a quarter to a third of an acre), and there’s a community pool and park that serve as the neighborhood’s social center.
The standout feature for families is the school assignment. Lake Pointe feeds into Lake Pointe Elementary, which is one of the highest-rated campuses in Lake Travis ISD. From there, students move to Hudson Bend Middle School and Lake Travis High School. The quality of these schools is not theoretical. Parents in Lake Pointe are actively engaged, the PTAs are well-funded, and the academic outcomes reflect a community that takes education seriously.
One thing I always point out about Lake Pointe is the location relative to everyday amenities. The H-E-B Plus at the intersection of 620 and Bee Caves Road is about 5 minutes away. The Hill Country Galleria is about 10 minutes. Medical offices, banks, restaurants, and gas stations are all within a short drive. Bee Cave’s growth over the past decade has filled in the commercial infrastructure around Lake Pointe in a way that makes daily life genuinely convenient. Browse current Lake Pointe listings here.
Sweetwater: A Broader Family Community
Sweetwater is a larger and more diverse community that encompasses several sub-neighborhoods, including Sweetwater, Sweetwater Ranch, and Sweetwater Glen. It’s situated off Highway 71, a bit further west than Lake Pointe, and the development spans from the early 2000s through recent new construction.
Home prices in the Sweetwater communities range from the mid-$400s (for townhomes and smaller floor plans) to over $1.2 million for larger estate homes on premium lots. The sweet spot for most family buyers is the $600,000 to $900,000 range, where you’ll find 3 to 5 bedroom homes with 2,200 to 3,800 square feet, modern updates, and access to community amenities.
Sweetwater’s amenity package is genuinely strong. The community pool complex, fitness facilities, playgrounds, and sports courts rival what you’d find in much more expensive master-planned communities. Trail systems connect the neighborhoods to green spaces and common areas, and the HOA maintains everything at a high standard. There’s an active social calendar with community events, holiday celebrations, and neighborhood gatherings throughout the year.
School-wise, Sweetwater feeds into Bee Cave Elementary and Serene Hills Elementary depending on the specific section. Middle school is Hudson Bend, and high school is Lake Travis High. Same excellent district, same strong outcomes. Browse current Sweetwater listings here.
Lake Pointe vs Sweetwater: How to Choose
Buyers often narrow their search to these two communities and then struggle to pick. Here’s how I explain the difference.
Lake Pointe is smaller, more established, and has a tighter-knit community feel. If you value mature trees, a settled neighborhood where everyone knows each other, and the specific school assignment to Lake Pointe Elementary, it’s the right call. The tradeoff is that inventory is limited and homes tend to sell quickly because supply is fixed (no new construction happening).
Sweetwater is larger, more diverse in housing options, and has newer construction available in some sections. If you want more choices in floor plans and price points, a broader amenity package, or the option of newer finishes without renovating, Sweetwater gives you more to work with. The community is also better for buyers who want to start in a smaller home and upgrade within the same neighborhood as their family grows.
Both communities deliver on the fundamentals: Lake Travis ISD schools, Bee Cave’s ultra-low city property tax rate, proximity to the Galleria and 71 corridor, and the Hill Country setting that draws people to this part of Austin in the first place.
The Investment Perspective
From a purely financial standpoint, Lake Pointe and Sweetwater have been among the steadiest performers in the Bee Cave market. They don’t see the dramatic swings that luxury communities sometimes experience because the buyer pool is broader and more consistent. Families moving into Lake Travis ISD create perpetual demand, and the supply of established homes in quality neighborhoods with sub-$1M price points is finite.
During the 2023-2024 correction, both communities saw price adjustments that were notably smaller than the Austin metro average. And the recovery has been proportionally faster. That’s the power of fundamentals: good schools plus low taxes plus strong demand equals resilient values. For current pricing trends and market data, check our Bee Cave market report.
Daily Life in These Neighborhoods
What does a typical week look like in Lake Pointe or Sweetwater? Monday through Friday, you’re dropping kids at school, commuting to Austin or working from your home office (a lot of remote workers in these communities), and handling errands along the 71 and 620 corridors. Weekends revolve around the community pool in summer, youth sports (LTISD has excellent athletic programs), and the outdoor recreation that the Hill Country provides. Lake Travis is a short drive for boating, and Bee Cave Central Park’s 50 acres of sports fields and playgrounds are the weekend default for families with younger kids.
The community vibe in both neighborhoods trends toward friendly but not intrusive. People say hello on walks, kids play together after school, and the neighborhood Facebook groups are active without being dramatic. It’s suburban in the best sense of the word, with enough personality and natural beauty to avoid feeling generic.
If you’re comparing Lake Pointe and Sweetwater to other Bee Cave options, our complete guide to living in Bee Cave covers all the neighborhoods. And for help narrowing down the right fit for your family, reach out. I know these streets well.
