Right now, the numbers favor selling for most Lake Pointe owners, but leasing is still the smarter move for some. 26 Lake Pointe homes sold between May 15 and November 11, 2026, at a median of $1,025,000 and 97.5% of list price. Only 7 homes are for sale today, about 1.6 months of inventory, so well-priced homes still sell quickly. Leasing makes sense when the rent covers your costs, you may move back, or you would rather sell into the spring market.

I'm Cynthia Mattiza, Associate Broker and CLHMS with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty. My family moved to Bee Cave for Lake Pointe Elementary, and I've sold homes in West Austin, Bee Cave and Lake Travis for 16 years. When a Lake Pointe owner asks me whether to lease or sell, I run both scenarios with real numbers and tell them which one wins, even when it isn't the answer they hoped for.

Lake Pointe Quick Facts

Last updated November 11, 2026. Source: Unlock MLS.

• Homes sold, May 15 to Nov 11, 2026: 26
• Median sale price: $1,025,000
• Median price per square foot: $359
• Median sale-to-list ratio: 97.5%
• Median days on market: 29
• Homes for sale now: 7 (median list price $999,000)
• Under contract now: 3
• Months of inventory: About 1.6
• Median rent, homes leased Oct 9 to Nov 8, 2026: $5,150 a month (4 leases, $3,500 to $8,500)
• School: Lake Pointe Elementary, inside the neighborhood (Lake Travis ISD)

Lake Pointe is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Bee Cave for two reasons: the community feel and an elementary school right inside the neighborhood. Most families send their kids to Lake Pointe Elementary, so neighbors know each other, carpools form on their own, and the kindergarten class often becomes a lifelong friend group. That steady demand from families is what holds prices up here, for buyers and for renters.

In Lake Pointe, how fast a home sells matters more than almost anything else. The 14 homes that sold within 30 days got a median of 98.4% of list price. The 9 homes that sat 60 days or more got 95.5%. On a $1,000,000 list price, that gap is about $29,000.

• Pricing right wins. 6 of the 26 homes sold at or above list price, and all 6 sold within 5 days.
• Spring and summer are the busy season. June and July alone had 14 of the 26 sales. October had 1.
• Inventory is tight. With only 7 homes for sale, a well-priced home doesn't have much competition, even in a slower month.
• Pointe View Drive shows it. A 6-bedroom home on Pointe View with a pool sold in July for $1,240,000, 99.2% of its list price, after 7 days on market.

If you sell, price it to sell in the first few weeks. If the timing or the price doesn't work right now, that's when leasing deserves a hard look.

Example: A Home on Pointe View Drive

Here's how I'd walk an owner through the decision. This is a worked example with real Lake Pointe numbers, not a specific client's home. Picture a 4-bedroom, 3,300 square foot home on Pointe View Drive, built around 2000, with no pool. The owners are moving for work this winter.

The 9 Lake Pointe homes between 3,000 and 3,700 square feet that sold since May 15 had a median price of $1,000,000 and a median of 8 days on market. Here are the three options I'd lay out:

Option 1: Sell now. List near $1,000,000 and price to sell in the first 30 days, when fast sales here got 98.4% of list. Best when you need the equity now, or the rent wouldn't cover your monthly costs. The honest risk: winter has fewer buyers, and overpricing costs about 3% if the home sits 60 days or more.

Option 2: Lease now, sell later. Rent near the $5,150 median, about $61,800 a year before costs, and sell in 1 to 3 years. Best when the rent covers your mortgage, taxes, insurance and HOA, and you're open to being a landlord. The honest risk: tenant wear, vacancy, repairs, and a market that could be lower when you sell.

Option 3: Wait and list in spring. Keep the home ready and list in March or April, when buyer traffic picks up. Best when you can carry the home for a few months, or you're making updates before listing. The honest risk: you pay every monthly cost with no income while you wait.

My honest read on this example: if the owners' mortgage, taxes, insurance and HOA come in well under about $5,000 a month, leasing pays them to wait. If those costs are close to the rent or higher, leasing loses money every month, and selling now or listing in spring is the better call. I'd show them both sets of numbers side by side before they decide.

Leasing is usually the right call when:

• The rent covers your full monthly cost, with room for repairs and a month or two of vacancy.
• You may move back, or you want your kids to keep a Lake Travis ISD address option.
• The home would sell for less right now than it would in spring, after updates, or after a better launch.
• You have a low mortgage rate you'd rather keep.

Selling is usually the right call when:

• You need the equity for your next home.
• The rent wouldn't cover your costs, so you'd be paying each month to hold the home.
• You don't want to manage tenants, repairs and turnover from another city.
• You're getting close to the tax deadline below.

One tax point to check with your CPA. If you owned and lived in the home as your main residence for at least 2 of the 5 years before a sale, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly. If you lease first, that 5-year window keeps running, so leasing for more than about 3 years can cost you the exclusion. Depreciation taken while it's a rental generally can't be excluded. Source: IRS Publication 523. I'm not a tax advisor, so please confirm how this applies to you before deciding.

Why I Give Honest Answers on Lease vs. Sell

About six years ago, my family moved from South Austin to Bee Cave so our girls could go to Lake Pointe Elementary. We wanted a neighborhood where most families send their kids to the same school, and that's exactly what we found. The kindergarten class moms became lifelong friends, and our neighbors became like family. I still never miss the fall festival or the Lake Travis homecoming parade.

That's why I approach this decision as a neighbor first. I would rather tell you to lease and wait than help you sell for less than your home is worth. And if the numbers say leasing will cost you money, I'll tell you that too. You get both scenarios on paper, my honest recommendation, and the reasons behind it. The decision is always yours.

What a Lake Pointe Client Said

"We recently reached out to Cynthia Mattiza to evaluate our property in Lake Pointe. She's incredibly well-connected in the area, so we knew she was the right person to call.

We were considering selling but also wanted to explore the possibility of leasing our home. Cynthia immediately ran the numbers for both scenarios and walked us through the pros and cons of each, without ever pushing us in one direction.

Ultimately, we decided to lease our property and were able to secure a great tenant. We truly appreciated Cynthia's honesty, professionalism, and genuine commitment to helping us make the best decision for our situation.

It's refreshing to work with a Realtor who puts her clients' best interests first. When the time comes to sell, Cynthia will absolutely be our first call. We couldn't be more grateful!"

Lake Pointe homeowners, Bee Cave, TX

What Sets Cynthia Apart

• Locally based. I live in Bee Cave and track every Lake Pointe sale, lease and listing through Unlock MLS.
• Well connected in the community. Through school, neighbors and years of past clients, I can put your home in front of local families and past clients who want to buy or rent in Lake Pointe.
• Honest feedback. I'll tell you which option wins for your numbers, even when the answer is to wait.
• A design and building eye. My background in interior design and custom home building helps me tell you which updates pay off before you sell or lease, and which to skip.
• Proven results. Associate Broker and CLHMS with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, Platinum Top 50 REALTOR® every year since 2012, Austin Business Journal Top Producing Agent every year since 2014, and RealTrends Verified in the top 1.5% of agents nationally.

Is it better to rent out or sell my house in Lake Pointe?

It depends on whether the rent covers your monthly costs. Lake Pointe homes leased for a median of $5,150 a month between October 9 and November 8, 2026, and homes sold for a median of $1,025,000 between May 15 and November 11, 2026, according to Unlock MLS. If your costs are well below the rent, leasing can pay you to wait. If not, selling usually wins.

How much can I rent my Lake Pointe home for?

Four Lake Pointe homes leased between October 9 and November 8, 2026, at a median of $5,150 a month, with rents from $3,500 to $8,500. Homes with pools brought the highest rents.

How fast are Lake Pointe homes selling?

The median was 29 days on market for the 26 Lake Pointe homes sold since May 15, 2026. Homes that sold within 30 days got 98.4% of list price, compared with 95.5% for homes that sat 60 days or more.

Why do families want to live in Lake Pointe?

The community feel and Lake Pointe Elementary, a Lake Travis ISD school right inside the neighborhood. Most families send their kids there, so neighbors get to know each other quickly.

Will leasing my home affect my taxes when I sell?

It can. The IRS home sale exclusion generally requires that you lived in the home for 2 of the 5 years before the sale, so leasing for more than about 3 years can cost you the exclusion. Check with your CPA.

Who can help me decide whether to lease or sell in Lake Pointe?

Cynthia Mattiza, Associate Broker with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, moved her family to Bee Cave for Lake Pointe Elementary and has worked in West Austin, Bee Cave and Lake Travis real estate for 16 years. She runs both scenarios with current Unlock MLS data and gives an honest recommendation.

Thinking About Leasing or Selling Your Lake Pointe Home?

I'll run both scenarios for your home, with the comps I would use, a realistic rent, and my honest recommendation. No pressure and no obligation.

Request your Lake Pointe lease vs. sell analysis, or call or text me at 512-940-5293, or email [email protected].

More Lake Pointe and Bee Cave resources: Lake Pointe neighborhood guide, Uplands neighborhood guide, and my Provence lease vs. sell case study.

Cynthia Mattiza | Associate Broker, REALTOR® | Kuper Sotheby's International Realty | Lake Pointe, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Westlake Hills and Lake Travis

Sources: Unlock MLS, Lake Pointe subdivision (MLS Area LS), residential sales closed May 15 to November 11, 2026, plus active and under-contract listings as of November 11, 2026; Lake Pointe residential leases closed October 9 to November 8, 2026. IRS Publication 523. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.