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. 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.
Active
$995,000
2803 Manitou Dr, Austin, TX 78734
2beds
1,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$607/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Expansive decks and patios
- 14 days |
- 2,676 |
- 183 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Blake Wilder (512) 593-0013,
Wilder Realty LLC (512) 593-0013
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 2999129
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Electric Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- 2 Primary Suites, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Electric Dryer Hookup, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, See Remarks
- Flooring: Concrete, No Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Insulated Windows, See Remarks
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Boat, Outside, See Remarks
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Balcony, Exterior Steps, Private Yard, See Remarks
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Partial, Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Hill Country, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Features: Back to Park/Greenbelt, Cul-De-Sac, Private, Trees-Heavy, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 01475808480000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, High Speed Internet, Lake, Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Sport Court(s)/Facility, Tennis Court(s), See Remarks
- Subdivision: Apache Shores Sec 3 Amended
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $45 annually
- HOA name: Apache Shores
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $607/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $779,356
- Annual tax amount: $12,656
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000-20.1%$607/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,245,000$760/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $1,245,000-3.9%$760/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $1,295,000-4.1%$791/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+12.5%$824/sqft |
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| 9/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/29/2022 | Contingent | $1,200,000$733/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$733/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,656 -4.6% | $779,356 -5.6% |
| 2024 | $13,260 -20.4% | $825,882 -22.5% |
| 2023 | $16,652 +240.5% | $1,065,679 +175.6% |
| 2022 | $4,890 | $386,694 +10% |
| 2021 | -- | $351,540 +10% |
| 2020 | $4,612 +2.9% | $319,582 |
| 2019 | $4,483 +18.7% | $319,582 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $3,777 | $282,570 +10% |
| 2017 | $3,777 +23.6% | $256,882 +10% |
| 2016 | $3,055 | $233,529 +10% |
| 2015 | $3,055 | $212,299 +10% |
| 2014 | $3,055 | $192,999 -1.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $195,084 +9.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $178,213 -20.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $224,353 +8.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $206,943 -17.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $250,871 +2.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $245,000 +52.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $160,262 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $145,693 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $132,448 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 78734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lake Travis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Hudson Bend Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Lake Travis High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Travis
- Middle: Hudson Bend
- High: Lake Travis
- District: Lake Travis ISD
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- Travis County
- Austin
- 78734
- 2803 Manitou Dr
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