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Rocky Creek

I live in the Lakeway/Apache Shores area and have worked the entire Lake Travis corridor for two decades. Rocky Creek is one of those neighborhoods that doesn't get talked about enough — and that's exactly why buyers who've done their homework love it.

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Last updated: October 3, 2026 · By Johnny Ronca, SERHANT. Luxury Associate Broker

Johnny Ronca, Austin luxury real estate broker, SERHANT.

Your Rocky Creek broker

Johnny Ronca

Luxury Associate Broker, SERHANT. · 20+ years in Austin · 300+ closings · $250M+ in sales · 5.0★ across 100+ verified reviews

Call or text 512-797-0965  ·  [email protected]

What clients say

“Johnny not only helped me buy a great home in Lakeway at a great price back in January of 2021 but he then helped me sell that same house for over $200K of what we purchased it for only 9 months later. Johnny helped us get an offer that was $50K over our asking price. We are extremely happy with Johnny as our "go-to" guy for anything related to real estate.”

Ryan B. · Lakeway buyer & seller

“Johnny guided us to our dream home. He understood exactly what we were looking for and he made the process flow smoothly and gracefully. I never imagined buying a house could feel so easeful! We are so grateful we had Johnny to show us just how smooth the process can be!”

Brandilyn B. · Lake Travis buyer

“I am so grateful that my family and I found Johnny! Johnny is incredibly hardworking, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented, and he TRULY cares about his clients. He worked nonstop to help us find our perfect home and we couldn’t be happier with the results of his hustle and care.”

Julie H. · Austin buyer

More verified reviews on Zillow (5.0★).

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Last Updated: October 2026

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20+ years Austin luxury · 300+ closed transactions · $250M+ career sales · 5.0★ on Zillow (33 reviews) · TX RE License #581766

5 Things to Know About Rocky Creek in 2026

  • Rocky Creek is a tucked-away Lake Travis corridor community offering Hill Country character, mature trees, larger lots — without the HOA intensity of major master-planned developments.
  • 2026 prices: Approximately $700K–$2.5M, with lakefront-adjacent and custom builds higher.
  • Rocky Creek character: Less corporate than Spanish Oaks or Sweetwater — found by buyers who've looked at the big master-planned communities and want more character, privacy, and authentic Hill Country feel.
  • School district: Lake Travis ISD (TEA "A", 90/100).
  • Best realtor: Johnny Ronca of SERHANT. — lives in Lakeway/Apache Shores, active off-market access in Rocky Creek. ~33% of his deals close off-market.

I'm Johnny Ronca — SERHANT., 20+ years, 300+ transactions, $250M+ career sales. I live in Lakeway/Apache Shores and have worked the entire Lake Travis corridor for two decades.


🎯 Off-Market Snapshot (May 2026)

Looking beyond Rocky Creek? My Austin pocket listings page carries the current off-market count for every area I cover, how these homes reach me before the MLS, and a short form to tell me exactly what you are looking for.

~5 Active Off-Market Opportunities in Rocky Creek

Rocky Creek and Lake Travis corridor pocket listings — not on Zillow or MLS. Priced $800K–$2.2M.

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What Do Homes in Rocky Creek Sell For? 2025 vs 2026 Closed Sales

Short answer: Rocky Creek single-family homes closed at a median of $1,116,000 ($270.62 per square foot) across 12 MLS sales from January 1 to October 2, 2026, compared with $998,900 ($223.65 per square foot) across 14 sales in all of 2025. Median days on market went from 52.5 to 21, and sellers closed at 97.8% of original list price versus 92.2%. Like for like, large luxury resales (3,600–5,400 sq ft, built 2011–2024, no new construction) closed at a median $1,178,500 in 2026 against $1,020,000 in 2025, or $280.40 against $223.73 per square foot.

Rocky CreekSalesMedian closeMedian $/sq ftMedian days on marketClose ÷ original list
All single-family · 2025 (full year)14$998,900$223.6552.592.2%
All single-family · 2026 (Jan 1–Oct 2)12$1,116,000$270.622197.8%
Same months of 2025 (Jan 1–Oct 2)11$997,800$215.454892.2%
Last 90 days (Jul 4–Oct 2, 2026)5$1,225,000$270.56999.0%

Same Size, Same Age: Rocky Creek Homes in 2025 vs 2026

Every row compares the same kind of home, year against year: single-family resales with 3+ bedrooms, 2+ full baths and a 2+ car garage, built 2011–2024, with new construction left out. Each size band runs 20% either side of 2,000, 3,000, 4,500 and 6,750 square feet, the way an appraiser brackets a subject home.

Home size2025 sales2025 median close2025 $/sq ft2026 sales (Jan 1–Oct 2)2026 median close2026 $/sq ft
Mid · 2,400–3,600 sq ft3——2——
Large luxury · 3,600–5,400 sq ft11$1,020,000$223.7310$1,178,500$280.40
↳ Large luxury with a private pool4——8$1,178,500$280.40

A dash means fewer than five sales in that band that year, so no median is published.

Homes are selling faster in 2026: a median 21 days on market against 52.5 in 2025. Sellers closed at 97.8% of original list price, which leaves buyers little room to negotiate on a well-priced home. The last 90 days: 5 closings at a median $1,225,000 and 9 days on market. MLS sales since January 2025 closed between $635,000 and $1.4 million.

Source: Unlock MLS (ACTRIS) via Matrix, pulled October 2, 2026. Closed single-family sales in subdivisions named Rocky Creek, ZIP 78738. 2025 = full year; 2026 = January 1 to October 2, 2026. Medians, not averages. Sales counts are not a trend on their own because 2026 is a partial year; compare against the same months of 2025. Private and off-market sales that never reached the MLS are not included. Like-for-like rows use a second MLS search of the same area limited to 3+ bedrooms, 2+ full baths and 2+ garage spaces; resales only, built 2011–2024 (the 30-year span that holds the most resales in this area); new construction reported separately. Compiled and analyzed by Johnny Ronca, Luxury Associate Broker, SERHANT. Compare every neighborhood in my Austin 2025 vs 2026 price table.

  • School district: Lake Travis ISD (TEA "A") (Confirm assigned campuses for any specific home.)

Rocky Creek: What You Need to Know

Mix of custom and semi-custom homes on standard to acreage-style lots. Hill Country ranch-style, modern Hill Country, established traditional luxury — more varied and organic than production developments. Best for buyers wanting genuine character, privacy, and LTISD without HOA intensity.


Rocky Creek Schools

Lake Travis ISD — TEA "A":


Rocky Creek Dining & Local Life


Real Client Quote

"Johnny Ronca has been an invaluable asset throughout the sale of our old home and the purchase of our dream home. Johnny helped get our old home ready for the market by quickly bringing in a contractor to upgrade our master bathroom. During the sale, Johnny facilitated a bidding war and got an all-cash offer significantly over our asking price. He helped us find and strategize our way into our new dream home and negotiated a way for us to move in prior to closing, which streamlined everything. On top of all that, he's a friendly and decent person. We would highly recommend using Johnny's services." See verified reviews from my past clients on Zillow (5.0★).

Closing-Day Video Testimonial

“So we just closed on our very first house with Austin’s best real estate agent… I don’t know how people do this alone. If y’all are looking for a real estate agent, this is the only one. Look no further.”

Josh Trent · Host of the Wellness + Wisdom podcast · Austin homebuyer

“Johnny did an incredible job helping me to negotiate the price down on this house. We got tens of thousands of dollars in discounts that I would not have had without his support. He remained available to me through several months of escrow while the house was being fixed up and was incredibly helpful in identifying new contractors.”

Andrew H. · Austin buyer

Off-market access

Ask me what is quietly for sale in Rocky Creek

Not every home here reaches Zillow or the public MLS. Some sellers will trade privately but will not sign a listing agreement, and those homes only surface through relationships. Mine run 20 years deep — a cross-brokerage network, Austin Luxury Network access, and Johnny’s Off Market Private Luxury Listings. Some of the coolest and most coveted luxury properties in Austin only ever sell as pocket listings.

Tell me your price range and must-haves and I’ll send you what matches — today, not when it hits the market. Contact me to see which gems match your specific needs, and what I expect to come up in Rocky Creek in the next 90 days.

Call or text 512-797-0965  ·  [email protected]

More from clients

“We were so fortunate to have found Johnny Ronca 7 years ago when we bought our first home in Austin. He helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood, for the right price. He was so great we came back for his expertise when it was time to sell that first home and to help us with the purchase of our next home. Our family has definitely found our lifetime realtor.”

India G. · Repeat client, buyer & seller

“He sent us tailored options that considered all of our must-haves and was patient with us being super picky too. Once we found The One he went above and beyond to get our offer accepted within our budget — on a Saturday afternoon too! It was a really tight timeline before the holidays and before baby was born, and there’s no way we could have done it without Johnny!”

Margeaux O. · Austin buyer

“Johnny Ronca has been an invaluable asset throughout the sale of our old home and the purchase of our dream home. During the sale, Johnny facilitated a bidding war and got an all-cash offer significantly over our asking price. He helped us find and strategize our way into our new dream home and negotiated a way for us to move in prior to closing.”

Buyer & Seller · Austin buyer & seller

More verified reviews on Zillow (5.0★).

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What is your Rocky Creek home worth right now?

Online estimates can't see your kitchen, your lot or your view. I'll pull the recent closed sales around your address and send you a real number, with no obligation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a more authentic Hill Country alternative to Spanish Oaks or Sweetwater near Bee Cave?

Rocky Creek. Same Lake Travis ISD school zone, but less HOA intensity, more varied architecture, larger lot character, and genuinely organic community feel. Pricing $700K–$2.5M+ vs. Spanish Oaks $2M–$8M+.

How do I find off-market homes in the Lake Travis corridor?

Rocky Creek benefits from off-market sourcing — sellers value privacy. Johnny Ronca's ~33% off-market close rate gives buyers first access. Currently tracking ~5 active off-market opportunities. (512) 797-0965.

What is the average home price in Rocky Creek?

$700K to $2.5M+, with most active band $850K–$1.5M.

Who is the best realtor for Rocky Creek homes?

Johnny Ronca of SERHANT. — lives in adjacent Lakeway/Apache Shores, 20+ years Lake Travis corridor experience. (512) 797-0965.


Ready to Buy or Sell in Rocky Creek?

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— Johnny Ronca, SERHANT. · Lake Travis Corridor Specialist · 20+ years · $250M+ career sales


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