12616 Twisted Root Dr

Manchaca, TX 78652

$550,000
Price
4
Beds
2,797 Sq. Ft.
$197 / Sq. Ft.
2,797
Sq. Ft.
$197
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Beyond the doors of this polished Menchaca retreat sits the kind of backyard-centered lifestyle that’s becoming nearly impossible to find this close to Austin.
Inside the living is bright, spacious, modern, and ready for you!
The sleek and stylish gourmet island kitchen comes upgraded with the whole contemporary package.
Featuring four spacious bedrooms including this secluded primary suite complete with its own ensuite bath.
Set on a rare quarter-acre lot with no rear neighbors and extra breathing room beside the community trail.
The home backs directly to the HOA park, pool, and playground while still feeling remarkably private.
Built in 2019 by M/I Homes, the curb appeal lands instantly with Craftsman-inspired architecture, stone masonry, Hardi siding, lush irrigated landscaping, and a three-car garage.
Inside, soaring ceilings, warm wood flooring, recessed lighting, and oversized windows create a bright, easy energy throughout the open-concept layout.
The living room centers around a sleek corner fireplace while natural light pours in from every angle.
The kitchen is designed for gathering with a spacious dining area and bar seating along the island.
Quartz countertops pair perfectly with the subway tile backsplash.
Unique custom cabinetry and stainless appliances to match including built-in double ovens, a microwave, and cooktop.
The sunny dining area offers ample room for a full dining table or a casual kitchen table and more.
There's also a flexible use formal dining area open to the kitchen and living room under a statement chandelier with wall slat paneling.
The primary suite is your secluded retreat under soaring ceilings with recessed lighting and a modern fan.
Double doors open into your private ensuite bath complete with a spacious dual vanity and generous cabinetry storage.
Spacious walk-in shower with beautiful tile backsplash.
There's also a private toilet and walk-in closet.
The primary walk-in closet comes with comfortable carpeting.
A dramatic wall of glass doors reveals a stunning enclosed office lined with bookshelves.
This room is equally suited for remote work, creative projects, or a second lounge space.
One of three additional bedrooms, two of which come with modern ceiling fans.
Two of the secondary bedrooms come with comfortable carpeting.
One of two secondary bathrooms, this shared bath offers a shower/tub combo and single vanity.
The fourth bedroom comes with wood look flooring.
The full guest bathroom comes with a shower/tub combo and single vanity.
Spacious in home laundry with excellent cabinetry storage and a vanity for folding.
The real magic starts out back with a covered patio, decks and custom landscaping including a Zen rock waterfall feature.
This backyard was designed to disappear into with just the right amount of turf lawn and sustainable rock gardens.
There's a bonus xeriscape patio perfect for a grill station and al fresco dining.
A custom deck offers a lovely retreat for hanging out under the stars.
Zen-inspired landscaping with delightful features to brighten your everyday.
A second deck provides you with additional space to gather, garden do yoga, play music, and more.
At night the backyard comes alive with the custom fire pit being the perfect place the unwind at the end of a long day.
Glowing Gemstone lighting and star filled skies make for evenings that somehow feel miles outside the city.
Come take a tour today, settle into the backyard for a minute, and see why this one feels different from the moment you arrive.

Description

Beyond the doors of this polished Menchaca retreat sits the kind of backyard-centered lifestyle that’s becoming nearly impossible to find this close to Austin. Set on a rare quarter-acre lot with no rear neighbors and extra breathing room beside the community trail, the home backs directly to the HOA park, pool, and playground while still feeling remarkably private.
Built in 2019 by M/I Homes, the curb appeal lands instantly with Craftsman-inspired architecture, stone masonry, Hardi siding, lush irrigated...Beyond the doors of this polished Menchaca retreat sits the kind of backyard-centered lifestyle that’s becoming nearly impossible to find this close to Austin. Set on a rare quarter-acre lot with no rear neighbors and extra breathing room beside the community trail, the home backs directly to the HOA park, pool, and playground while still feeling remarkably private.

Built in 2019 by M/I Homes, the curb appeal lands instantly with Craftsman-inspired architecture, stone masonry, Hardi siding, lush irrigated landscaping, and a three-car garage. But the real magic starts out back. This backyard was designed to disappear into with a unique rock waterfall feature, decking, astroturf, Zen-inspired landscaping, glowing Gemstone lighting, and evenings that somehow feel miles outside the city.

Inside, soaring ceilings, warm wood flooring, recessed lighting, and oversized windows create a bright, easy energy throughout the open-concept layout. The living room centers around a sleek corner fireplace while natural light pours in from every angle. The kitchen was heavily upgraded with custom cabinetry, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, statement pendants, stainless appliances, built-in double ovens, convection cooktop, and an oversized island built for gathering.

A dramatic wall of glass doors reveals a stunning enclosed office lined with bookshelves, equally suited for remote work, creative projects, or a second lounge space. The private primary suite overlooks the backyard retreat and includes a spa-style bath with walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and two secondary baths offer flexibility for guests, hobbies, or multigenerational living.

Just minutes from Southpark Meadows, South Menchaca hotspots, Downtown Austin, and I-35, this home delivers the rare mix of style, space, privacy, and connection. Come take a tour today, settle into the backyard for a minute, and see why this one feels different from the moment you arrive.

Listing Agent

  1. Phil Barton

    Phil Barton

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0606122

    P: (512)-965-4344

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Property Details for 12616 Twisted Root Drive

Subdivision Name
Bear Creek Crossing
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
Park/Greenbelt, Neighborhood
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
04491914100000
Tax Lot
7
LISTING UPDATED: 05/17/2026 02:01 PM

Property Details for 12616 Twisted Root Drive

StatusActive
MLS #1111612
Days on Market3
Taxes$9,288 / year
HOA Fees$95 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2018
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,534 SF
CountyTravis County
Compensation RemarksCommission is Negotiable
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Building Information for 12616 Twisted Root Drive

Stories1Year Built2018Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,534 SF

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Property Information for 12616 Twisted Root Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Total: 5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
Interior
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Study, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, No Exterior Steps, Private Yard, See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, See Remarks
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Common Grounds/Area, Community Mailbox, Playground, Park, Pool, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Trails Paths, Curbs
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Ground, Trees Small Size, Views, Xeriscape
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Location Information
  • Builder Name: M/I Homes
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: WaterSmartLandscaping
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: In home laundry room with excellent cabinetry storage plus a vanity for folding
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Full guest bathroom with a single vanity and shower/tub combo
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, JackAndJillBath, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Full secondary bathroom with a single vanity and shower/tub combo with tiled backsplash
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Three secondary bedrooms provide you will ample space for family, guests, a second home office, and more; Featuring modern ceiling fans and closet storage; Two bedrooms are carpeted while a third comes with wood look floors
Room 5
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Bookcases, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: A showstopper wall of glass windows and doors opens into a home office or bonus living area that is lined with bookshelves along two walls
Room 6
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, EnSuiteBathroom, HighCeilings, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks, WalkInClosets, WalkInShower
  • Room Description: Double doors open into the primary ensuite bathroom with a spacious dual vanity, walk-in shower with tiled backsplash, private toilet, and walk-in closet
Room 7
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Secluded and spacious primary suite overlooking the backyard with triple windows, tall ceilings, recessed lighting, a modern fan, and private ensuite bathroom with a walk-in closet
Room 8
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Chandelier, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: A flex use spacious formal dining area opens to the kitchen and living room under a modern chandelier and alongside a custom slat wall
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, EatInKitchen, GourmetKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Pantry, QuartzCounters, RecessedLighting
  • Room Description: Sleek and stylish modern gourmet island kitchen with unique custom cabinetry and stainless appliances to match including built-in double ovens, a microwave, and cooktop; Light grey quartz counters pair well will the subway tile backsplash; Bar seating along the island is illuminated by statement pendants above; Spacious and sunny dining area overlooking the backyard
Room 10
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Bright and spacious open floor plan living under soaring high ceilings with recessed lighting, modern fixtures, and a corner fireplace; Windows bring in natural light and frame view of your backyard and the park beyond; Wood flooring throughout the main living area, kitchen, and hallways
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 6
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 7
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 8
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 9
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 10
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Name: Bear Creek Crossing
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreaMaintenance
  • Tax Assessed Value: $572,450
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: 1.62%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: From southbound I-35, Take exit 226 toward Slaughter Crk Opas. Merge onto S I-35 Frontage Rd. Turn right onto Farm to Market 1626 W. Turn left onto Old San Antonio Rd. Turn right onto Twin Creek Rd. Turn left onto Iron Bridge Dr. Turn right onto Wooden Lodge Dr. Turn left onto Twisted Root Dr. Home will be on the right.

Property History for 12616 Twisted Root Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1111612

$550,000—
Mar 29, 2019

Sold

ACTRIS #3288501

—
Jan 9, 2019

Pending

ACTRIS #3288501

$431,365—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1111612

$550,000
03/29/2019

Sold

ACTRIS #3288501

—
01/09/2019

Pending

ACTRIS #3288501

$431,365

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12616 Twisted Root Drive

Taxable ValueLand$150,000Additions$422,450Total$572,450
Tax Record2024$7,456 ($621 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,797 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,797 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,535 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2018CountyTRAVISAPN04491914100000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12616 Twisted Root Drive

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Menchaca Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Paredes Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Akins High School
Public - 9 to 12
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Menchaca Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Paredes Middle School
Public6 to 8

Akins High School
Public9 to 12

Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 12616 Twisted Root Drive, Manchaca, TX 78652

12616 Twisted Root Drive is a single family home for sale in Manchaca, TX 78652. This property was listed for sale on May 15, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on March 29, 2019. This listing's school district is Austin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Menchaca Elementary School, Paredes Middle School and Akins High School. 12616 Twisted Root Drive is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,797 sqft single family home built in 2018.

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