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Development & Infrastructure
Bee Cave TX 2026 The Village at Spanish Oaks — What Bee Cave’s Largest Development Means for BuyersThe Village at Spanish Oaks is an 18-acre, 1.96M sqft mixed-use development adjacent to one of Bee Cave’s most desirable neighborhoods. February 2026 council amendments changed the scope. Here is what buyers need to know.
Tammy Davison
REALTOR® · Published · Updated What is The Village at Spanish Oaks and how does it affect Bee Cave real estate? The Village at Spanish Oaks is an 18-acre mixed-use development approved for up to 1.96 million square feet of commercial, multifamily, senior living, and hotel uses. February 2026 Bee Cave City Council amendments revised the unit mix and added a new roundabout and left-hand turn lanes to address traffic concerns. For Spanish Oaks homeowners, the project adds walkable retail and services. For buyers evaluating the neighborhood, it introduces commercial adjacency that changes the character of the community’s eastern edge.
The Village at Spanish Oaks has been in development planning for years and generated significant community discussion. The core tension is between the commercial density the development introduces and the residential character Spanish Oaks homeowners value. The February 2026 council amendments represent a significant adjustment addressing traffic, unit mix, and infrastructure. Here is the current state and what it means for buyers and homeowners. What the February 2026 amendments changed
City Council approved amendments on February 24 that altered permitted senior living, multifamily, and hotel units within the 1.96M sqft maximum. The amendments added a roundabout and two dedicated left-hand turn lanes to address the long-standing concern about access at the Spanish Oaks entrance on Hwy 71. A new traffic impact analysis was required, and the development must be replatted and reviewed by Planning and Zoning Commission. The protected left-hand turn was projected to be operational as early as late 2026. What it means for Spanish Oaks homeowners
The development adds walkable commercial services — retail, dining, potentially hotel amenities — within the community footprint. The roundabout and improved turn access address a genuine safety and convenience issue. The change in use mix reduces density of certain unit types while maintaining the overall envelope. Homeowners on interior Spanish Oaks portions have less direct adjacency to commercial activity. What it means for buyers evaluating Spanish Oaks
Buyers considering Spanish Oaks in 2026 are purchasing into a neighborhood with commercial mixed-use development on its eastern edge. For some buyers, walkable amenity access is a positive; for others, commercial proximity reduces the secluded character they are seeking. Understanding which streets have direct adjacency to the Village development is essential due diligence before making an offer. Frequently asked questions
The Village at Spanish Oaks is advancing with meaningful 2026 amendments that address traffic and density concerns. For buyers, it adds walkable services while introducing commercial adjacency that varies significantly by section. Understanding which streets are directly adjacent vs. insulated is essential before purchasing in Spanish Oaks. The Village at Spanish Oaks will define the eastern character of the community for decades — buyers who understand the project before they make an offer are buying with their eyes open. |
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