Perched on approximately 4.5 private acres atop a high bluff with 400 feet of waterfront on the Pedernales River arm of Lake Travis, this award-winning custom home is a rare expression of architecture, landscape, and sustainability. Designed in 1998 by Kevin Alter and David Heymann, the residence received the AIA Austin Honor Award and was featured in Texas Architect magazine.
The home is organized into north and south wings connected by a dramatic 96-foot covered deck facing west—ideal for cool morning breakfasts, Hill Country sunsets, and near-constant breezes. Floor-to-ceiling windows, clerestory ventilation, fully insulated 6” exterior walls, and ceiling fans throughout support a thoughtfully engineered, energy-efficient design that encourages natural cross-ventilation and minimal HVAC use.
The north wing offers an open living, dining, and kitchen space with granite counters, custom cabinetry, limestone fireplace, and expansive glazing for abundant natural light. The primary suite features granite finishes and a large walk-in shower. The south wing includes three bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and a two-car garage, separated by a breezeway that channels prevailing southerly winds.
Notable upgrades include solar panels (2020), rainwater collection providing the sole water source since 2010, two new Trane HVAC systems (2024), updated septic pump, and a private dock with boat slip. Cat5 ethernet outlets throughout support modern connectivity and home automation.
This is a distinctive, architecturally significant waterfront retreat offering privacy, sustainability, and timeless design—ready for its next steward.
The home is organized into north and south wings connected by a dramatic 96-foot covered deck facing west—ideal for cool morning breakfasts, Hill Country sunsets, and near-constant breezes. Floor-to-ceiling windows, clerestory ventilation, fully insulated 6” exterior walls, and ceiling fans throughout support a thoughtfully engineered, energy-efficient design that encourages natural cross-ventilation and minimal HVAC use.
The north wing offers an open living, dining, and kitchen space with granite counters, custom cabinetry, limestone fireplace, and expansive glazing for abundant natural light. The primary suite features granite finishes and a large walk-in shower. The south wing includes three bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and a two-car garage, separated by a breezeway that channels prevailing southerly winds.
Notable upgrades include solar panels (2020), rainwater collection providing the sole water source since 2010, two new Trane HVAC systems (2024), updated septic pump, and a private dock with boat slip. Cat5 ethernet outlets throughout support modern connectivity and home automation.
This is a distinctive, architecturally significant waterfront retreat offering privacy, sustainability, and timeless design—ready for its next steward.
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Property Details
Price:
$1,450,000
MLS #:
8959253
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Milam Ranch
Listed Date:
Feb 13, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,837
Lot Size:
198,276 sqft / 4.55 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1998
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Schools
School District:
Lake Travis ISD
Elementary School:
West Cypress Hills
Middle School:
Lake Travis
High School:
Lake Travis
Interior
Appliances
Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Oven(s), Dishwasher, RNGHD
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Carpet, Stone, Wood
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels
Two
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Accessibility Features
None
Community Features
None
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
South
Exterior Features
Boat Dock – Private, Boat Slip, Uncovered Courtyard, Gutters Full
Fencing
Partial, Wire
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Rock Outcropping, Many Trees, Views
Other Structures
Garage(s), Guest House
Parking Features
Detached, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Deck, Rear Porch
Roof
Metal
View
Hill Country, River, Trees/Woods, Water
Waterfront Features
River Front, Waterfront
Window Features
Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
Financial
Taxes
$25,430
Map
Community
- Address23705 Old Ferry RD # 15 Spicewood TX
- SubdivisionMilam Ranch
- CitySpicewood
- CountyTravis
- Zip Code78669
Subdivisions in Spicewood
- A0042
- A0776
- A0976 – ALLISON WILLIAMS
- ABS 13 SUR 1 GRITTEN
- ABS A0776 MA. CATALINA SALINAS
- Agroland Sub
- Alura Pointe Condo
- Angel Bay
- Angel Bay Rev
- Ascensions on Lake Travis
- Ascensions/Lk Travis Condos
- Barton Creek Country Club Lakeside
- Barton Creek Lakeside
- Barton Creek Lakeside Ph 01
- Barton Creek Lakeside Ph 07
- Barton Creek Lakeside Ranch Sec 08
- Barton Creek Lakeside/The Ranch
- Beaty Seale & Forwood Surv #45
- Beaty Seale and Forwood
- Bee Creek Estates
- Bee Creek Lakeside
- Bee Creek Ranchettes Sec 01
- Bee Creek Sec1
- Big Bee Creek
- Big Bee Creek 02
- Big Bee Creek Subd
- Bombick Hill
- Brahmans Draw
- Breezy River Ranch
- Briarcliff
- Briarcliff Inc
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 04
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 05
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 06
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 08
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 09 Amd
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 10
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 11
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 12
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 13
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 14
- Briarcliff Inc Sec 15
- BRIARCLIFF INC SEC 5
- Cabins/Reserve
- Camp Lewis
- Cat Hollow
- Collier J A
- Cottage Hill
- Courtside At Ridge Harbor
- Coves On Lake Travis Ph 01 Sec A
- Coves On Lake Travis The Ph 1
- Crawford
- Crosswind
- Cs Jolly
- Deer Haven
- Double Horn
- Eagle Bluff
- Edgewater Beach Sec 01
- Edgewater Beach Sec 02
- Edward Gritten
- Edward Gritten League
- Edward Gritten Surv #1 Abs # 1
- Edward Gritten Surv Abs #13
- Estates At Edgewater Beach
- Gc & Sfrr Co Surv #329 Abs #94
- Gritten E
- Gw Scott Surv #50
- Hazy Hills Ranchettes
- Hidden Hills
- Hidden Hills 01
- Hood-Davis
- Hunters Point Condo
- Inverness Point
- J H Johnson Surv #16 Abs #477
- Laguna Vista
- Laguna Vista Subdivision
- Lake Oaks
- Lake Oaks Ranch
- Lakecliff a Lake Travis
- Lakecliff on Lake Travis
- Lakecliff On Lake Travis Sec 07
- Lakecliff On Lake Travis Sec 1
- Lakecliff On Lake Travis Sec 3
- Lakecliff On Lake Travis Sec 6
- Lakecliff On Lake Travis Sec 8
- Lakehurst
- Lakehurst Resub
- Lakeside Beach
- Lakeway Hlnds Ph I Sec 8C
- Lakewood Estates
- Landings/Lk Travis Sec 1 & 2
- Las Entradas On Lake Travis
- Ledge Resort Condo
- Lick Creek Ranch
- Lick Creek Ranch Ph 01
- Lick Creek Ranch Ph 02 Sec 01
- LITTLE BIRD TERRACE
- Lodges At Lake Cliff
- Loraloma Thomas Ranch
- Lost Cove
- LOT 51 & LOT 52 OLD FERRY SUBD SEC 2
- LOT 51 OLD FERRY SUBD SEC 2
- MARBLE FALLS
- Maria Salinas Surv #17 Abs #17
- Milam Ranch
- Muleshoe Bend
- Naumanns Camp Amd
- Oaks At Spicewood
- Old Ferry
- Old Ferry Sec 03
- Overlook On Bee Creek The
- Paleface Homesteads
- Paleface Lake Country Estates
- Paleface Park
- Paleface Pedernales
- Paleface Ranch
- Paleface Ranch Sec 01
- Paleface Ranch Sec 02B
- Paleface Ranch Sec 02B Resub
- Paleface Ranch Sec 03
- Paleface Ranch Sec 2B
- Pedernales
- Pedernales 02
- Pedernales Bend
- Pedernales Canyon
- Pedernales Canyon Ranch
- Pedernales Canyon Ranch Ph 02
- Pedernales Subdivision No 2
- Perrys White Cliff
- Pilots Landing
- Point At Ridge Harbor
- Point Pedernales
- Ranch At Lakeside Sec 01
- Ranch Sec 08
- Ranch Sec 09
- Ranch Sec 10
- Ranch Sec 11
- Ranch Sec 12-A
- RED BLUFF LAKE ESTATES
- Rees Landing Estates
- Reserve at Lake Travis
- Ridge Harbor
- Rivercliff Sec 02 Ph A
- Rivercliff Sec 2 Phs A
- RLAND COMMERCIAL
- Rough Hollow- Hacienda Heights
- S & S
- Scott G W
- see remarks
- Shady Creek Ranches
- Siesta Shores Sec 01
- Siesta Shores Sec 02
- SOLA VISTA
- Spicewood
- Spicewood Beach
- Spicewood Trails
- Summit at Lake Travis
- Summit Springs Ranch
- Summit/Lk Travis Residential C
- The Coves at Lake Travis
- The Enclave at Barton Creek Lakeside
- The Landings At Lake Travis
- The Place
- The Place Property Owners Association, Inc.
- The Point At Ridge Harbor
- The Ranch Sec 04 Barton Creek Lakeside
- The Reserve at Lake Travis
- The Summit At Lake Travis
- Thomas Ranch Loraloma
- Thurman Bend Estates
- Tierra Vista
- Travis Lakeside
- Travis Lakeside Ph 01
- Travis Settlement
- Travis Settlement Sec 02
- Travis Settlement Sec 03
- Travis Settlement Sec 04
- Travis Settlement Sec 05
- Travis Settlement Sec 06
- Travis Settlement Sec 07
- TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SEC 7
- Travis Southwest
- Travis Southwest/Gritten
- Tres Vista
- Turkey Tree
- Vistas at Lake Travis
- Walton Izaak
- West Cypress Hills
- West Cypress Hills Ph 1 Sec 1
- West Cypress Hills Ph 1 Sec 4
- West Cypress Hills Ph 2 Sec 3
- West Cypress Hills Ph 2 Sec 5
- Whitecliff
- Whitecliff Condominia Ph 01 Amd
- Whitecliff Condominia Ph I Am
- Windermere Oaks
- Windy Walk Estates
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Spicewood as of Nov 02, 2026
221
Single Family Listed
179
Avg DOM
510
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,658,755
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Milam Ranch subdivision, 23705 Old Ferry RD # 15 Spicewood TX is a Single Family for sale in Spicewood, TX, 78669. It is listed for $1,450,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,837 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1998. The current price per square foot is $511. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Spicewood is $510. The average listing price for Single Family in Spicewood is $1,658,755. To schedule a showing of MLS#8959253 at 23705 Old Ferry RD # 15 in Spicewood, TX, contact your Ensor & Co., Realtors agent at 512-640-9277.
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