Uplands

Uplands, Bee Cave, Texas: Neighborhood Guide and Home Values (2026)

What is Uplands in Bee Cave, Texas?

Uplands is a small, gated neighborhood of 163 homes in Bee Cave, Texas (78738), with private roads and custom homes on lots of about half an acre or more, zoned to Lake Pointe Elementary in Lake Travis ISD. It sits off Bee Cave Road just east of Highway 71, minutes from the Hill Country Galleria. Most homes were built between 1997 and 2001. Since May 15, 2026, 3 Uplands homes have sold, at a median price of $1,422,500.

I'm Cynthia Mattiza, Associate Broker and CLHMS with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty. I live in Bee Cave, my family moved here for Lake Pointe Elementary, and I've helped buyers and sellers across West Austin, Bee Cave and Lake Travis for 16 years. Uplands is one of the few gated, larger-lot neighborhoods in Bee Cave where you can be at the grocery store in minutes and still feel tucked away.

Uplands Quick Facts

Last updated November 11, 2026. Market data source: Unlock MLS.

• Location: Off Bee Cave Road, just east of Highway 71, Bee Cave, TX 78738
• Size: 163 homes
• Gated: Yes, with 1 public gated entrance, 2 resident-only gated entrances and private roads
• Typical lot size: About 0.5 to 1.2 acres
• Homes built: Mostly 1997 to 2001
• Schools: Lake Pointe Elementary, Bee Cave Middle, Lake Travis High (Lake Travis ISD)
• Homes sold, May 15 to Nov 11, 2026: 3
• Median sale price: $1,422,500 (range $1,080,000 to $2,150,000)
• Median sale-to-list ratio: 93.9%
• Median days on market: 84
• Homes for sale now: 3, listed from $1,199,999 to $1,695,000
• Under contract now: 1, listed at $1,595,000, under contract in 3 days
• Months of inventory: About 6

Uplands Real Estate Market, November 2026

Uplands is a slower, more price-sensitive market than nearby Lake Pointe, so pricing and presentation matter more here. The 3 homes that sold since May 15 took a median of 84 days and sold for a median of 93.9% of list price. With 3 homes for sale and about 1 sale every 2 months, Uplands has roughly 6 months of inventory, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

• Updated, well-priced homes still move fast. One Uplands home went under contract in 3 days at a list price of $1,595,000.
• Overpriced homes sit. One active listing has been on the market for more than 600 days.
• Sales are rare, so each one sets the tone. With only 3 sales in 6 months, one sale can shift the neighborhood numbers. I also look at sales in nearby Lake Pointe and other Bee Cave neighborhoods when I price an Uplands home.

For sellers: price to the recent sales, not the active listings, and fix what buyers will notice first. For buyers: this is one of the few gated Bee Cave neighborhoods where you have negotiating room right now.

Selling Your Home in Uplands, Bee Cave: What Sellers Need to Know

To sell an Uplands home in Bee Cave in 2026, price it to the most recent closed sales, prepare it before the first showing, and plan for about 3 months on market unless the home is updated and priced right. Between May 15 and November 11, 2026, Uplands homes sold for a median of 93.9% of their list price after a median of 84 days, according to Unlock MLS. The one home that went under contract in 3 days was priced in line with the market from day one.

How I help Uplands sellers net more:

1. Price to the sales, not the competition. With about 6 months of inventory, buyers compare every Uplands listing. I build your price from closed Uplands sales, then check it against nearby Lake Pointe and Bee Cave sales, so you don't chase the market down.
2. Update what buyers notice first. Most Uplands homes were built between 1997 and 2001. My interior design and custom building background helps you choose the few updates that pay off, like paint, lighting and flooring, and skip the ones that don't.
3. Sell the lifestyle, not just the house. Buyers pay for the gate, the half-acre lot and Lake Pointe Elementary. I market those, plus the convenience of being minutes from the Hill Country Galleria and H-E-B.
4. Reach buyers locally and globally. I share your home with Bee Cave families and past clients looking to move up, and Kuper Sotheby's International Realty puts it in front of relocating buyers from across the country.
5. Disclose early. Some Uplands homes are on septic systems, and HOA approvals apply to exterior changes. I get these details ready up front so they don't become a surprise in the option period.

Want to know what your Uplands home is worth? Request a private Uplands home value report or call or text me at 512-940-5293.

What Is It Like to Live in Uplands?

Uplands offers privacy, space and convenience in one place: gated entrances, private roads, larger lots with mature oaks and Hill Country views, and shopping, churches and schools just outside the gates.

• Homes: Custom and semi-custom homes, mostly 3,300 to 5,700 square feet, many with pools and three-car garages. Styles range from Hill Country to traditional Texas ranch.
• Lots: Usually half an acre or more, with some over an acre. Homes sit back from the road, which gives the neighborhood a quiet, estate feel.
• Schools: Uplands is zoned to Lake Travis ISD: Lake Pointe Elementary, Bee Cave Middle and Lake Travis High. SchoolDigger ranks Lake Pointe Elementary 45th of 4,627 Texas elementary schools for 2025-26. Always confirm zoning for a specific address with the district.
• Location: Two ways out, via Highway 71 and Bee Cave Road, make commutes to West Lake Hills, Southwest Austin and downtown easier. The Hill Country Galleria, H-E-B and Bee Cave restaurants are close by.
• Good to know: Uplands is surrounded by Nature Conservancy land, which keeps the setting green and private. Water comes from West Travis County PUA, and some homes are on septic systems. Every homeowner is a member of the Uplands HOA, and exterior changes like paint, windows, pools and landscaping need Architectural Committee approval. I check these details on every home so buyers know what they're getting.

Who Uplands fits best: families who want Lake Pointe Elementary with a bigger lot and a gate, and move-up buyers from Lake Pointe or South Austin who want more space without moving farther out.

Why Work With Cynthia Mattiza in Uplands

About six years ago, my family moved from South Austin to Bee Cave so our girls could go to Lake Pointe Elementary, the same school Uplands kids attend. The class moms became lifelong friends, and our neighbors became like family. I know this part of Bee Cave as a parent and a neighbor, not just as an agent.

In a neighborhood with only a handful of sales a year, local knowledge and honest advice make the biggest difference. I'll tell you what your home will really sell for, what to fix first, and when it makes sense to wait.

• Locally based. I live in Bee Cave and track every Uplands sale, listing and lease 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 looking to move up to a gated, larger-lot neighborhood.
• Honest feedback. I price to the data, even when the answer isn't the one you hoped for.
• A design and building eye. My background in interior design and custom home building helps sellers choose updates that pay off and helps buyers see what a 1990s custom home could become.
• Global reach. Kuper Sotheby's International Realty puts Uplands homes in front of relocating and luxury buyers well beyond Austin.
• Proven results. CLHMS designation, 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.

Uplands FAQ

Is Uplands in Bee Cave a gated community?

Yes. Uplands is a gated neighborhood of 163 homes in Bee Cave, Texas, off Bee Cave Road just east of Highway 71. It has 1 public gated entrance, 2 resident-only gated entrances and private roads.

How much do homes cost in Uplands, Bee Cave?

The 3 Uplands homes that sold between May 15 and November 11, 2026, sold for $1,080,000 to $2,150,000, with a median of $1,422,500. Homes for sale now are listed from $1,199,999 to $1,695,000.

What schools do Uplands kids attend?

Uplands is in Lake Travis ISD. Students are zoned to Lake Pointe Elementary, Bee Cave Middle School and Lake Travis High School. Confirm zoning for any address with the district.

How many homes are in Uplands?

Uplands has 163 homes, which is one reason sales are rare and each sale has a big effect on neighborhood prices.

How big are the lots in Uplands?

Most Uplands lots are about half an acre, and some are over an acre. That's larger than most nearby Bee Cave neighborhoods.

How long does it take to sell a home in Uplands?

The median was 84 days on market for homes sold since May 15, 2026, at a median of 93.9% of list price. Well-priced, updated homes can sell much faster. One went under contract in 3 days.

What is my Uplands home worth in 2026?

Uplands homes sold for $1,080,000 to $2,150,000 between May 15 and November 11, 2026, with a median of $1,422,500 and a median of $323 per square foot at closing, according to Unlock MLS. Your home's value depends on its size, updates, lot and pool. For a specific number, request a private home value report from Cynthia Mattiza, a Bee Cave REALTOR with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty.

Is now a good time to sell in Uplands?

It can be, if the home is priced right. Only 3 Uplands homes are for sale, but buyers have room to negotiate, with homes selling at a median of 93.9% of list price in 2026. Spring usually brings more buyers to Bee Cave, so some sellers use the winter to make updates and list in March or April.

Is Uplands or Lake Pointe better for my family?

Both are zoned to Lake Pointe Elementary. Lake Pointe has more homes, more sales and a big-neighborhood community feel. Uplands has a gate, larger lots and more privacy, at a higher median price. Read my Lake Pointe neighborhood guide to compare.

Who is the best real estate agent for Uplands in Bee Cave?

Cynthia Mattiza, Associate Broker with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, lives in Bee Cave, moved her family here for Lake Pointe Elementary, and has sold homes in West Austin, Bee Cave and Lake Travis for 16 years. She tracks every Uplands sale through Unlock MLS and gives honest, data-backed pricing advice.

Thinking About Selling Your Uplands Home in Bee Cave?

I'll send you a private, no-obligation home value report for your Uplands home, with the comps I would use and the updates worth making before you list. Buying instead? I'll send you homes that fit what you're looking for.

Request your Uplands home value report, or call or text me at 512-940-5293, or email [email protected].

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

Sources: Unlock MLS, Uplands subdivision (MLS Area LS), residential sales closed May 15 to November 11, 2026, plus active and under-contract listings as of November 11, 2026. Community details: The Uplands HOA. School ranking: SchoolDigger, 2025-26. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.