Now for sale, this HGTV-featured glass and steel masterpiece currently operates as a successful short-term rental, making it an ideal opportunity for frequent travelers. While you're away, the property generates approximately $7,000 per month in rental income—the perfect blend of personal comfort and smart investment. Designed as an architect's personal retreat and featured as a central filming location for an upcoming movie, this breathtaking home offers a unique combination of luxury living and financial opportunity. Nestled on a private hillside cul-de-sac, the home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with 30-foot glass walls and 11 sliding doors, creating a treehouse-like ambiance. Expansive decks and patios on all four sides provide panoramic Hill Country and greenbelt views, while a dramatic rock wall and bridge entryway enhance its stunning design. Private access to Indian Creek Trail leads to a seasonal-fed creek and waterfalls, a peaceful retreat year-round. The upstairs suite offers three private decks perfect for watching the sunrise. The downstairs suite features an open-air shower with three ceiling-mounted shower-heads, a jetted tub for two, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that bring nature inside. This home has been meticulously updated, featuring a new standing seam metal roof (2024), a fully replaced HVAC system (2023) including a two-ton mini-split in the upstairs bedroom, and a new dishwasher (2025). A rare second lot conveys, offering space for a guest house, pool, or workshop. Located in Apache Shores, residents enjoy exclusive Lake Austin access with a private boat launch, a lake park, pool, tennis, basketball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, volleyball court, soccer field, and a clubhouse. Just minutes from Lake Travis, Lakeway, and the Hill Country Galleria, with downtown Austin only 30 minutes away. This one-of-a-kind retreat offers modern luxury, architectural brilliance, and a deep connection to nature. Don’t miss out!
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$1,295,000
2803 Manitou Dr, Austin, TX 78734
2beds
1,638sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$791/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Three private decksSeamless indoor-outdoor livingFloor-to-ceiling glass wallsExpansive decks and patiosGlass and steel masterpiece
- 160 days
- on Zillow |
- 218 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 14, 2025 at 11:59am
Listed by:
Blake Wilder (512) 593-0013,
Wilder Realty LLC (512) 593-0013
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 5380441

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: The downstairs primary retreat is a luxurious sanctuary, featuring recessed lighting that softly frames the entire ceiling. Surrounded by windows and sliding doors, the space is filled with natural light and seamless outdoor access. The spa-like bathroom boasts a walk-in shower with three rain shower heads and a relaxing jetted tub, creating the ultimate retreat.
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Full Bath, Soaking Tub, Jetted Tub, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Shower
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Description: The spa-like bathroom boasts a walk-in shower with three rain shower heads and a relaxing jetted tub, creating the ultimate retreat.
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Full Bath, Jetted Tub, Pocket Doors, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Shower
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: The kitchen seamlessly flows into the living room, offering unobstructed views of the towering glass walls and the surrounding landscape. With its open design, it becomes a part of the home’s airy, light-filled atmosphere, allowing nature to be a backdrop to every meal
- Features: Bar, Pantry, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Open to Family Room, Plumbed for Icemaker, See Remarks, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
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: $791/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $825,882
- Annual tax amount: $13,260
- Date on market: 3/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,Owner May Carry,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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