8705 Ambrosia DR, Austin TX 78738
Austin, TX 78738 · Rocky Creek Ranch Sec 2
Single Family Residence for sale in Rocky Creek Ranch Sec 2
Overview
Property Description
Secluded at the end of a serene cul-de-sac on nearly half an acre in coveted Rocky Creek, this exceptional Hill Country residence offers privacy, polished updates and resort-style outdoor living. The backyard opens directly to a lush greenbelt, with Shield Ranch’s 6,000+ acres of protected Hill Country land beyond creating a rare sense of space and uninterrupted natural beauty. Inside, this 5 BD, 4.5 BA luxury residence spans over 4,000 sq ft with a refined yet inviting aesthetic. Updated wood flooring, fresh paint, plantation shutters, beamed ceilings and a showstopper fireplace bring warmth throughout. The chef’s gourmet kitchen features refaced cabinetry, updated backsplash, double ovens, five-burner cooktop and generous gathering spaces, plus a walk-in pantry. The primary suite impresses with a renovated deluxe ensuite bath and XL custom walk-in closet for two. All bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, while mudroom built-ins, a dedicated office, upstairs homework station, laundry room with sink, sliding barn doors and family room surround sound elevate everyday living. plush upgraded carpet The backyard is the showpiece, designed for year-round entertaining with a spectacular pool and spa, sweeping Hill Country views, spacious covered patio with outdoor fireplace, patio heaters and swings suspended over the pool. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen includes a refrigerator, built-in grill, Big Green Egg and bar seating, while partial turf and an outdoor pet bathing station add convenience. Major improvements include a replaced roof, plush upgraded carpet, one of the two HVACs (2022), exterior paint, gutters and updated exterior lighting. A rare four-car garage with epoxy floors and storage racks offers exceptional room for vehicles, hobbies and gear. Meticulously maintained and impossible to replicate, this is Hill Country living with a view few properties can match. Come experience 8705 Ambrosia Drive and see why this setting is truly special.
Financial Info
- Price
- $1,389,000
- $ / Sqft
- $325
- HOA
- Yes - Mandatory / $176 / Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Rocky Creek HOA
- HOA Includes
- Common Area Maintenance
- Tax Rate
- 2.314%
- Est. Taxes
- $25,163
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Exemptions
- Homestead
Legal Info
- Address
- 8705 Ambrosia DR
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78738
- Subdivision
- Rocky Creek Ranch Sec 2
- Legal Description
- LOT 31 BLK B ROCKY CREEK RANCH SEC 2
- Parcel
- 01119002400000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Carpet, Wood
- Num Living
- 2
- Dining
- 2
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven, Double Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Propane Cooktop, RNGHD, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Master Bed
- Double Vanity, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Main
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room, Outside
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Granite Counters, Quartz Counters, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dry Bar, Electric Dryer Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, French Doors, In-Law Floorplan, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, Smoke Detector(s), Plantation Shutters
General Info
- Beds
- 5 Total / 2 Main Level / 3 Other Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 4 / 1
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 2
- Year Built
- 2014 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 4,280 / Appraiser
- Garages
- 4
- Garage Desc
- Attached, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Tandem
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Acres
- 0.44
- Lot Description
- Back to Park/Greenbelt, Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft), Views
- Restrictions
- Deed Restrictions
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- Hill Country, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- LS
Utility Info
- Water
- Municipal Utility District (MUD)
- Sewer
- Municipal Utility District (MUD)
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Internet-Cable, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Fenced, Wrought Iron
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Pool On Property
- Yes
- Area Amenities
- Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, Curbs, Park, Playground, Pool, Street Lights, Suburban
Rooms
Main level
- Bathroom
Main floor guest powder room
Half Bath, See Remarks
- Dining Room
Elegant formal dining designed for entertaining under soaring vaulted ceilings with a candelabra chandelier and plantation shutter wrapped windows with verdant views; Featuring a gorgeous dry bar or butler pantry station off the dining room with under-lit cabinets, quartz countertops, and subway tile backsplash, along with storage cabinetry and pull out drawers below; The formal dining also opens into the kitchen through double doors
Chandelier, Dry Bar, High Ceilings, See Remarks, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Bedroom
Secluded main floor guest bedroom under tall ceilings with an arching picture window adorned in custom plantation shutters; The guest bedroom comes with comfortable carpeting and a private ensuite bath
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, See Remarks
- Living Room
Modern luxury living with timeless appeal in the showstopper living room, situated under towering beamed and vaulted ceilings with oversized arching picture windows framing views of your backyard oasis and the wooded hill country greenbelt beyond; Surround sound takes your movie nights to the next level; A striking stone wrapped fireplace anchors the living room, which opens seamlessly to the kitchen and casual dining area; Gorgeous wood floors run throughout the main floor living areas
Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Sound System, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Bathroom
Full ensuite guest bathroom with a vanity area and private wet room with the toilet and shower
Full Bath, High Ceilings, See Remarks
- Office
French doors off the foyer open into a peacefully secluded home office with front yard views
Ceiling Fan(s), CRWN, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks
- Laundry
Spacious in home laundry room with a folding countertop above the washer and dryer plus cabinetry storage and a vanity with a sink
Electric Dryer Hookup, See Remarks, Washer Hookup
- Foyer
A charming arching front doorway opens into a breathtaking foyer under soaring two story ceilings with a striking chandelier and a grand staircase that winds up to the second floor
Chandelier, High Ceilings, See Remarks
- Kitchen
A true gourmet chef's kitchen designed for connectivity and serious cooking with bar seating along the island and a spacious casual dining area alongside extended cabinetry with a built-in desk and a walk-in pantry; Featuring quartz countertops and built-in stainless steel appliances including double wall ovens and a cooktop with a custom vent hood that blends with the timeless shaker-style cabinetry; Three tiers of cabinetry storage with under-lighting and pull out drawers
Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Chandelier, Quartz Counters, Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen, Gourmet Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open to Family Room, Pantry, Plumbed for Icemaker, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage
- Primary Bedroom
Oversized and secluded main floor primary suite under soaring vaulted ceilings with bay windows overlooking the backyard and greenbelt; Featuring wood floors, pendant lighting, a ceiling fan, and a deluxe luxury ensuite bathroom with an XL custom walk-in closet
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, See Remarks, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Primary Bathroom
Deluxe luxury primary ensuite bathroom with separate vanities and rich wood cabinetry storage including custom built-ins for each vanity and a separate dressing table; Stunning oversized two-person frameless glass enclosed walk-in shower with a ceiling-mounted rainfall shower head, two wall shower heads, and designer tile surround; Dream oversized designer walk-in closet for two with extensive custom built-ins to help you stay organized
Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Vanity, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Shower
Second level
- Game Room
Upstairs you will also find a spacious bonus living area giving you that desirable extra space to stretch out; There are also two built-in desks along the upstairs hallway that make the perfect study spaces
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, See Remarks
- Bedroom
Three secondary bedrooms upstairs, one with a private ensuite bathroom and the other two with their own private vanity areas connected to a shared jack-n-jill bath; Upgraded carpeting throughout the second floor
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, See Remarks
- Bathroom
Two full bathrooms upstairs, one a private ensuite for a secondary bedroom and the other is a jack-n-jill bathroom with private vanity areas for each room that connect to a shared wet room
Full Bath, High Ceilings, See Remarks
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Price Decrease | $1,389,000−$10,000 (−0.7%) | −$10,000 (−0.7%) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
Schools
School Info
- District
- Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary
- Bee Cave
- Middle
- Bee Cave Middle School
- High
- Lake Travis
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$10,279 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $10,279
- Principal & interest
- $7,024
- Property taxes
- $2,097
- Homeowners insurance
- $1,158
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,111,200 | $12,420 | $71,862 | $1,098,780 | |
| 2 | $1,098,780 | $13,252 | $71,031 | $1,085,528 | |
| 3 | $1,085,528 | $14,139 | $70,143 | $1,071,388 | |
| 4 | $1,071,388 | $15,086 | $69,196 | $1,056,302 | |
| 5 | $1,056,302 | $16,097 | $68,186 | $1,040,205 | |
| 6 | $1,040,205 | $17,175 | $67,108 | $1,023,030 | |
| 7 | $1,023,030 | $18,325 | $65,957 | $1,004,705 | |
| 8 | $1,004,705 | $19,552 | $64,730 | $985,153 | |
| 9 | $985,153 | $20,862 | $63,421 | $964,291 | |
| 10 | $964,291 | $22,259 | $62,024 | $942,032 |
- Year 1$1,098,780
- Principal paid
- $12,420
- Interest paid
- $71,862
- Starting balance
- $1,111,200
- Year 2$1,085,528
- Principal paid
- $13,252
- Interest paid
- $71,031
- Starting balance
- $1,098,780
- Year 3$1,071,388
- Principal paid
- $14,139
- Interest paid
- $70,143
- Starting balance
- $1,085,528
- Year 4$1,056,302
- Principal paid
- $15,086
- Interest paid
- $69,196
- Starting balance
- $1,071,388
- Year 5$1,040,205
- Principal paid
- $16,097
- Interest paid
- $68,186
- Starting balance
- $1,056,302
- Year 6$1,023,030
- Principal paid
- $17,175
- Interest paid
- $67,108
- Starting balance
- $1,040,205
- Year 7$1,004,705
- Principal paid
- $18,325
- Interest paid
- $65,957
- Starting balance
- $1,023,030
- Year 8$985,153
- Principal paid
- $19,552
- Interest paid
- $64,730
- Starting balance
- $1,004,705
- Year 9$964,291
- Principal paid
- $20,862
- Interest paid
- $63,421
- Starting balance
- $985,153
- Year 10$942,032
- Principal paid
- $22,259
- Interest paid
- $62,024
- Starting balance
- $964,291
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