8917 Ambrosia Dr

Austin, TX 78738

$1,299,000
Last List Price
5
Beds
4,345 Sq. Ft.
$299 / Sq. Ft.
4,345
Sq. Ft.
$299
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/11/24Virtual Tour
Closed 12/11/24Virtual Tour
a view of swimming pool with lounge chair

Description

IT'S NOT JUST A HOME, IT'S A LIFESTYLE! This is the pool you've been waiting for! One-of-a-kind Highland Home floor plan with 5 bedrooms plus office and media room in Rocky Creek, featuring guest quarters with separate entrance and HVAC, perfect for multi-gen living or use as an office plus guest room as pictured. Enjoy true serenity in the spectacular backyard oasis with 2018 built resort style pool just steps away from the house, including swim-up bar to the covered cabana/outdoor kitchen, enormous...IT'S NOT JUST A HOME, IT'S A LIFESTYLE! This is the pool you've been waiting for! One-of-a-kind Highland Home floor plan with 5 bedrooms plus office and media room in Rocky Creek, featuring guest quarters with separate entrance and HVAC, perfect for multi-gen living or use as an office plus guest room as pictured. Enjoy true serenity in the spectacular backyard oasis with 2018 built resort style pool just steps away from the house, including swim-up bar to the covered cabana/outdoor kitchen, enormous 10 seater hot tub, waterfall, and fire features. The backyard is East facing for gorgeous sunrises and afternoon enjoyment without blistering, and backs to the tree-filled Shield Ranch greenbelt, providing breathtaking vistas from every window and a myriad of wildlife sightings. Two large artificial turf areas provide room to run or play corn hole, combined with custom native drought tolerant landscaping to keep maintenance to the minimum. Inside the home you'll find options and upgrades galore, including very high end hardwood flooring, custom knotty alder cabinetry, 8' doors, extended primary and patio, media room, wet bar, built-in desks, double butlers pantry, dream chef's kitchen, crown molding, and gas stub on patio for grill. The owners have added many thoughtful additions such as designer light fixtures, a high end Rainsoft water softener and RO filtration system, a door to the pool through the primary bath, storage rafters in garage, Sonos sound system, plantation shutters, new 2024 luxurious carpet, and a specialty pulldown attic ladder. The home is incredibly energy efficient, with 3 HVAC systems and very low electric bills. Excellent Lake Travis ISD Schools. Rocky Creek residents enjoy a community pool, playground, 300 acres of trails, and "dark skies" for incredible stargazing. Only 30m to Downtown or the airport, & close to Hamilton Pool and numerous breweries, vineyards, distilleries etc. Make your hill country dream come true, tour today!

Listing Agent

  1. Lily Clason

    Lily Clason

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0598908

    lily.clason@compass.com

    P: (512)-627-4688

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Property Details for 8917 Ambrosia Drive

Subdivision Name
Rocky Creek Ranch Sec 2
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Municipal Utility District
View
Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
01119002230000
Tax Lot
48
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2024 08:35 PM

Property Details for 8917 Ambrosia Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #1222993
Days on Market131
Taxes$15,353 / year
HOA Fees$54 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2014
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,695 SF
CountyTravis County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Location

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Dustin Weiss, TREC #0729096

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Building Information for 8917 Ambrosia Drive

Stories2Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,695 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,665 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,331

Property Taxes

$1,279

HOA Dues

$54

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Property Information for 8917 Ambrosia Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Total: 5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
Interior
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, French Doors Atrium Doors, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Stone Veneer, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wrought Iron
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, PlantationShutters, Screens, WindowTreatments
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Barbecue, Common Grounds/Area, Playground, Park, Pool, See Remarks, Trails Paths
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Landscaped, Native Plants, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Ground, Trees Medium Size, Trees Small Size, Views
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Location Information
  • Builder Name: Highland Homes
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Multi Units
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Propane
  • Sewer: Municipal Utility District
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Water Available
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: In home laundry room; Plentiful cabinetry storage; Vanity with a sink
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Full secondary bathroom; Shower/tub combo with tile backsplash
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, JackAndJillBath, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Shared jack-n-jill bath connected to two of the bedrooms; Separate vanity areas for each bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Three secondary bedrooms upstairs; Two with their own vanity areas connected to a shared jack-n-jill bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Type: MediaRoom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Doors off the game room open into the awesome home theater room; Wall sconce lighting
Room 6
  • Room Type: GameRoom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Awesome second floor living area; Window ledge/seat; Full wet bar with a sink, microwave, and mini fridge
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BathInPrimaryBedroom, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Main floor guest powder room
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Full bathroom for the guest suite
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: True guest suite with a separate entrance, bedroom, full bath, and its own living area.
Room 10
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, EnSuiteBathroom, HighCeilings, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks, SoakingTub, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, WalkInShower
  • Room Description: Spa-like primary ensuite bath; Walk-out access to the pool deck; Dual vanities separated by dressing table seating; Built-in soaking tub with tile surround; Oversized walk-in shower with a glass window and tile surround; Designer countertops and under-mount sinks; Tastefully selected finishes
Room 11
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Secluded luxury suite; Beautiful bay featuring hill country greenbelt views; Wainscoting accents; Double doors open onto the ensuite bath
Room 12
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Bookcases, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: This flexible bonus living area is attached to the guest suite and comes with a private entrance and built-in bookcases; Perfect for a home office or living space for the guest suite
Room 13
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Chandelier, CrownMolding, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Gorgeous formal dining room; Wall sconce lighting; Arching windows with custom plantation shutters; Open to the front entryway through a sweeping archway; Double doors open to the butler's pantry & kitchen
Room 14
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, ButlersPantry, BreakfastArea, Chandelier, CrownMolding, DiningArea, GourmetKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
  • Room Description: Gourmet island kitchen with breakfast bar seating; Silestone countertops; Timeless cabinetry stacked to the ceiling with glass showcase upper cabinets and under lighting; The chef's vent hood and built-in SS appliances blending seamlessly with the cabinetry; Luxury modern finishes; Gorgeous butler's pantry area between the kitchen & formal dining room; Sunny breakfast area with views and a built-in desk area
Room 15
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, CrownMolding, HighCeilings, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Oversized modern ceiling fan; striking fireplace nestled in a stone hearth with a wood mantel; Wall lined with windows showcasing gorgeous hill country views; Wide archway opening to the gourmet kitchen & breakfast area
Room 16
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Chandelier, HighCeilings
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
Unit 11
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 12
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 13
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 14
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 15
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 16
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Name: Rocky Creek Ranch HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreaMaintenance
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,099,466
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Rate: 2.30%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: From westbound HWY 71, turn left onto Hamilton Pool Rd (RM 3238). Turn left onto Rocky Creek Blvd. Turn left onto Cory Cactus Dr. Turn right onto Ambrosia Dr. Home will be on the left.

Property History for 8917 Ambrosia Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 11, 2024

Sold

ACTRIS #1222993

—
Nov 11, 2024

Pending

ACTRIS #1222993

—
Nov 10, 2024

Pending

ACTRIS #1222993

$1,180,000——
Jul 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1222993

$1,299,000—
May 11, 2015

Sold

ACTRIS #7153296

—
Mar 9, 2015

Pending

ACTRIS #7153296

$657,100—
Nov 19, 2014

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7153296

$677,100—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2024

Sold

ACTRIS #1222993

—
11/11/2024

Pending

ACTRIS #1222993

—
11/10/2024

Pending

ACTRIS #1222993

$1,180,000
07/05/2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1222993

$1,299,000
05/11/2015

Sold

ACTRIS #7153296

—
03/09/2015

Pending

ACTRIS #7153296

$657,100
11/19/2014

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7153296

$677,100

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

Public Records for 8917 Ambrosia Drive

Taxable ValueLand$217,785Additions$789,795Total$1,007,580
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,196 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,196 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014CountyTRAVISAPN0111900223Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8917 Ambrosia Drive

This home is within Lake Travis Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bee Cave Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Bee Cave Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Lake Travis High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bee Cave Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bee Cave Middle
Public6 to 8

Lake Travis High School
Public9 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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