Austin Luxury Homes for Sale
#1 Austin Board of Realtors Team 2024
Over $1B+ in career sales.
Austin Luxury Real Estate - #1 Team
Keenan Group is the #1 ranked real estate team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024), specializing in Austin luxury homes for sale from $750K to $35M+. Led by Joe and Cara Keenan with 25 years of local expertise, 1,000+ transactions completed, and $1B+ in career sales. We serve 59 Austin neighborhoods with live MLS data, school district analysis, and proven results.
Austin's #1 Real Estate Team
#1 Austin Board of Realtors Team 2024
Joe and Cara Keenan lead Austin's top-ranked real estate team at Compass. With a hands-on approach and deep local expertise, they've built a reputation for delivering results in Austin's most competitive luxury markets - from Westlake and Tarrytown to Northwest Hills and Barton Creek.
Meet the Team
Proven Track Record
$1B+ Career Sales | 1,000+ Homes
Over 1,000 families have trusted the Keenan Group with their most important transactions. From first-time buyers to $10M+ estates, every client receives the same level of attention, market intelligence, and negotiation expertise that earned us the #1 ranking.
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25+ Years of Austin Expertise
Deep Roots in Every Neighborhood
We don't just sell homes in Austin - we've raised our family here. That means we know which streets flood, which builders cut corners, which neighborhoods are about to take off, and which schools families actually choose. That local knowledge is what sets our clients up for success.
Explore NeighborhoodsAustin Luxury Neighborhoods
Detailed guides for Austin's most in-demand luxury neighborhoods. Live MLS market data, school districts, and local insights from 1,000+ transactions.
Westlake Hills
Tarrytown
Northwest Hills
Barton Creek
Lake Austin
Rollingwood
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Press & Awards
Lifetime Humanitarian Award
Cara Keenan received the Lifetime Humanitarian Award for 13 years of Habitat for Humanity builds and community service.
Read moreAustin's Most Expensive Home Sale - 403 Graciosa Cove
Keenan Group closed the week's top sale in Westlake at $4.1M, covered by The Real Deal's Texas luxury desk.
Read moreCara Keenan - Member Profile
A trusted steward of her clients' most significant investments, treating each journey with the same care she would apply to her own family's.
Read moreAustin Luxury Advisory
Strategic Representation for Austin Luxury Buyers and Sellers
Keenan Group is a luxury-focused Austin real estate team helping buyers and sellers make high-consequence decisions with clarity. We combine neighborhood-level market intelligence, disciplined process design, and direct negotiation strategy to protect client outcomes at every stage of the transaction.
Our work centers on durable execution, not one-size-fits-all scripts. From first strategy call through closing, each plan is built around your goals, timeline, and risk profile.
Neighborhood-Level Pricing Strategy
We price and negotiate by micro-market, not broad ZIP averages. Northwest Hills, Westlake Hills, and Tarrytown each move differently by price band and season.
Private Inventory + Buyer Representation
Luxury buyers get access to private and pre-market opportunities through Compass and local advisor relationships, plus a clear shortlist process that saves time.
Seller Concierge Launch Plan
For sellers, we build a launch roadmap around prep, media, sequencing, and buyer targeting so your home enters the market with momentum and clear positioning.
Contract-to-Close Execution
From inspection and financing risk to appraisal and timeline management, we protect outcomes through disciplined communication and proactive deal management.
Proof and Trust
How do I find a luxury real estate agent in Austin?
Start with transaction history in your target neighborhood. An agent who has closed 20+ deals in Westlake Hills or Tarrytown prices differently than one who works citywide. Look for current MLS access (not Zillow data), specific luxury credentials (CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild), and a team structure where you work with the principals directly. The Keenan Group at Compass has completed 1,000+ transactions across 59 Austin neighborhoods over 25+ years, covering Westlake Hills, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Rob Roy, Lake Austin, and Rollingwood.
- #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
- $1B+ career sales across 1,000+ transactions over 25+ years
- 59 neighborhood guides with live MLS data, updated Q4 2026
- Platinum Top 50 REALTORS 15 consecutive years (2011-2025)
- Compass technology platform with Private Exclusives access
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX - #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Austin's luxury market ($1M+) remains active with strong demand in established neighborhoods. The highest neighborhood medians we track are Rollingwood ($3.75M), Spanish Oaks ($3.65M) and Barton Creek ($2.85M) (12-month median sale price, MLS, as of Oct 16, 2026). Inventory is tight in Eanes ISD neighborhoods. Corporate relocations from Tesla, Apple, Google, and Oracle continue to fuel demand.
Experience in your target neighborhood matters most - ask how many transactions they've closed in that specific area. Look for a team with CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) credentials, a track record above $500M in career volume, and current MLS data access rather than Zillow estimates. The Keenan Group at Compass has closed 1,000+ transactions totaling $1B+ across 59 Austin neighborhoods over 25+ years, with specialization in Westlake Hills, Barton Creek, Tarrytown, and Rob Roy.
Austin's top luxury neighborhoods include Lake Austin waterfront ($5.01M), Rollingwood ($3.75M), Spanish Oaks ($3.65M), Barton Creek ($2.85M), Rob Roy ($2.38M), Pemberton Heights ($2.2M), Westlake Hills ($1.94M), and Tarrytown ($1.78M) (12-month median sale price, MLS, as of Oct 16, 2026). Most luxury inventory is concentrated in ZIP codes 78746 (Eanes ISD), 78703 (Tarrytown/Clarksville), and 78735 (Barton Creek). See our guide to the most expensive neighborhoods in Austin for full rankings.
Luxury homes in Austin start around $1M and range to $15M+ for waterfront estates on Lake Austin. Estate-level properties on 1+ acres with Hill Country views range from $2.5M to $12M+. The highest neighborhood medians we track are Rollingwood ($3.75M), Spanish Oaks ($3.65M) and Barton Creek ($2.85M) (12-month median sale price, MLS, as of Oct 16, 2026).
Among the luxury neighborhoods we track, the highest median sale prices are Rollingwood ($3.75M), Spanish Oaks ($3.65M), Barton Creek ($2.85M) and Rob Roy ($2.38M) (12-month median sale price, MLS, as of Oct 16, 2026). See our ranking of Austin's most expensive neighborhoods for every guide's live median.
Yes. The Keenan Group provides dedicated corporate relocation assistance including neighborhood matching, school district guidance, commute analysis, and temporary housing coordination. With 25+ years in Austin and 1,000+ families served, we match relocating buyers with the right community and price range. Many of our luxury clients relocate from California, New York, and Chicago.
Keenan Group is a luxury real estate team at Compass led by Joe Keenan (Broker Associate, CLHMS, CRS, ABR, GRI, MBA) and Cara Keenan (CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild, Luxury League member). The team was named the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team for 2024. Based at 4206 Venado Dr in Austin, the team has completed 1,000+ transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume across 25+ years of Austin luxury expertise. Phone: (512) 415-7653.
Call (512) 415-7653, email keenan@compass.com, or visit the team at 4206 Venado Dr, Austin, TX 78731. Schedule a consultation through the /contact form for a structured intake. Response within 4 business hours for new inquiries. After-hours urgent matters go direct to Joe's mobile via the main line.
Joe Keenan holds: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Certified Default Resolution Specialist (CDRS), Broker Associate, and MBA from St. Edward's University. Cara Keenan holds: CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild, Luxury League membership, and Compass Luxury Advisor designation. Awards include #1 ABoR Team 2024, Platinum Top 50 for 15 consecutive years, and Cara's 2025 Lifetime Humanitarian Award.
Keenan Group operates from the Compass Austin offices and serves the greater Austin metro. Team headquarters: 4206 Venado Dr, Austin, TX 78731. The team covers 59 Austin neighborhoods with deep expertise in Northwest Hills, Westlake Hills, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Rollingwood, Lake Austin waterfront, Steiner Ranch, and Lakeway. Remote representation available for relocation buyers from California, New York, and other states.
Yes. The Keenan Group regularly represents international luxury buyers relocating to Austin from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Cara's Luxury League network provides global buyer connections. The team coordinates with international tax advisors, FIRPTA compliance for foreign investment, and immigration attorneys as needed. We also handle sight-unseen purchase transactions with HD video tours, FaceTime walkthroughs, and DocuSign closings.
Three distinctions: (1) The #1 ABoR team ranking for 2024 with 15 consecutive years of Platinum Top 50 status, (2) principal-level involvement on every transaction - Joe or Cara work directly with every client rather than handing off to junior associates, (3) Cara's Luxury League membership (invitation-only top 1% network) combined with Joe's MBA-trained financial analysis for pricing and negotiation. The team completes 83 transactions per year with $73M+ in annual volume.
Yes. The Keenan Group represents both buyers and sellers with equal expertise. We handle the full transaction lifecycle: buyer representation, listing and marketing services, relocation, luxury estate sales, divorce/estate transitions, new construction, and investment property. Texas law requires separate agency relationships for buyer and seller in the same transaction, which Keenan Group handles transparently via Intermediary or Dual Agent status as appropriate.
Single-family luxury homes, estate properties (1+ acre lots), new construction, downtown condos and penthouses, Lake Austin waterfront estates, Hill Country ranches, gated golf-community homes, historic central Austin residences, and investment properties. Price range spans $750K to $35M+ across Austin neighborhoods. The team also handles Compass Private Exclusives off-market inventory.
Austin luxury has transformed from a regional market to a national destination. 2020-2022 saw unprecedented demand from tech migration (Tesla, Apple, Google, Oracle) with median luxury prices rising 40-60%. 2023-2024 normalized with increased inventory and balanced negotiation dynamics. 2025-2026 shows stabilization: Eanes ISD and Lake Austin waterfront retain premium pricing, while suburban luxury competes more aggressively. Interest rate changes shape timing - Keenan Group tracks micro-market data weekly.
