Sean Smith Real Estate

08/07/2026

Austin's housing market spent the last three years coming back to earth. Forty-five minutes west, the story moved in the opposite direction.

In The Quiet Consolidation, I examine how privacy, water, land use and long-term control are reshaping luxury across Austin and the Hill Country—and why the broad housing narrative misses what is happening at the top of the market.

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The migration made the headlines. What the money did next is the real story: how land, privacy, water and control are reshaping Central Texas wealth.

07/22/2026

For buyers tracking privacy, views, and Eanes ISD — 1414 The High Road is worth a closer look.

Now offered at $5,250,000, this Westlake Highlands estate combines skyline sightlines, natural privacy, and strong daily livability minutes from central Austin.

Full property video below.

1414 The High Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | $5,250,000A rare Westlake pr...

06/24/2026

JUST LISTED — 1414 The High Road, Westlake · $5,450,000
A custom Spanish-Mediterranean estate set on nearly an acre above Austin, where panoramic Hill Country views give way to the downtown skyline. Walls of glass dissolve into resort-style outdoor living: an infinity-edge pool and spa, covered loggias, an outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit set against the city lights.

4 bedrooms / [4.5] baths · ~5,631 sq ft · 0.99 acre, gated
Chef's kitchen with wine storage + multiple living and entertaining spaces

Primary retreat with spa bath and two walk-in closets
Downtown, canyon & Hill Country views · Eanes ISD · built 2012

Offered at $5,450,000. Private showings by appointment.

Engel & Völkers Austin · [email protected]

https://seansmithatx.com/properties/1414-the-high-rd-austin-tx-us-78746-9461264

This is a rare Westlake property where location, views, and custom architecture converge. Situated on nearly one acre in a dead-end setting, 1414 The High Road commands exceptional sightlines: direct downtown Austin skyline views, Mt. Bonnell sunrise, ...

06/24/2026

Just Listed | 1414 The High Road

Above the city in Westlake, a custom Spanish-Mediterranean estate where the Hill Country gives way to the downtown skyline. Walls of glass open to an infinity-edge pool — and the view does the rest.

4 bedrooms · ~5,631 sq ft · nearly one private acre
Infinity pool + spa · resort outdoor living · panoramic skyline & canyon views

Westlake Highlands · Eanes ISD
Offered at $5,450,000 — private showings by appointment.

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06/19/2026

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sean Smith. Hi Sean, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.I’m originally from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and came to Central Texas to attend Southwestern University, where I studied Business and Psychology and played la...

06/19/2026

Thank you Voyage Austin for the article!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sean Smith. Hi Sean, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.I’m originally from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and came to Central Texas to attend Southwestern University, where I studied Business and Psychology and played la...

06/15/2026

Hydrilla is back on Lake Austin — and if you own, are buying, or are considering selling waterfront, it’s worth understanding what’s actually happening.

I put together a practical guide covering the current hydrilla resurgence, the City’s sterile grass carp strategy, the drawdown discussion, and what this may mean for docks, bulkheads, shoreline maintenance, and Lake Austin due diligence.

Lake Austin remains one of Central Texas’ most desirable waterfront markets, but the smartest decisions are being made by people who understand the full picture — not just the home, but the water, dock, shoreline, access, and long-term maintenance plan.

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Hydrilla is back on Lake Austin. Learn what owners and buyers should know about grass carp, possible drawdowns, dock access, shoreline work, and waterfront due diligence.