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LAKE TRAVIS REAL ESTATE

Homes for Sale in Lake Travis TX

Lake Travis GolfLocated in Travis County, northwest of Austin, Lake Travis is a premier residential development along 270 miles of winding lake shoreline, consisting of hundreds of subdivisions and communities along both the north and south shores. Lake Travis includes the zip codes 78641, 78669, 78726, 78732, 78734, and 78738. Situated 18 miles from downtown Austin, 29 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and 16 miles from the University of Texas at Austin, it’s one of the most scenic areas close to Austin. Homes for sale in Lake Travis are priced from $97K to $9.9M.

Lake Travis homes for sale range from laid-back houses and condos to luxurious waterfront homes and prestigious custom estates, set in the Texas “hill country.” A favorite recreation spot for residents and visitors alike, Lake Travis is a 65-mile long man-made reservoir lake, created by the damming of the Colorado River in the 1930s.

Characterized by sweeping lake and hill views, Lake Travis listings offer the opportunity to live a “lake lifestyle” in a suburban area, participating in various water-based recreational activities while still able to drive to Austin for urban amenities. Vacant lots are available for sale at several price points for those preferring a custom-built home.

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Discover Lake Travis Real Estate

On both the north and south shores of the “Crown Jewel of Highland Lakes,” with its clear water and steep bluffs, Lake Travis real estate comprises single-family homes ranging from rustic cabins and older, traditional-style houses to completely renovated and updated homes and Mediterranean-inspired villas with breathtaking views. Lake Travis homes for sale range in size from 624 square feet to 11,775 square feet, with the average size being 3,367 square feet, for an average $239 per square foot, and an average price of $481K.

Lake Travis has more than 32K residents, most of whom are white-collar workers in family households, with a median age of 41. Consumer spending is above average while the crime rate is below the national average. The weather allows water recreation activities year-round, ranging from 37 degrees in winter to 93 degrees in summer.

 

Homes for Sale in Lake Travis Neighborhoods

Popular Lake Travis neighborhoods include Briarcliff, Lakeway, Spicewood, and Volente amongst others. Lake Travis real estate in these neighborhoods is in high demand, especially if it’s on the waterfront.

Developed as a resort area in the 1960s, Briarcliff is a small subdivision on the south shore of Lake Travis, 30 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Neighborhood amenities include a marina with boat launch, hiking and biking trail, community center, library, tennis courts, disc golf, and golf course. Briarcliff neighborhood homes for sale have three to six bedrooms, two to seven bathrooms, range in size from 1,800 square feet to 5,997 square feet, and are priced from $279K to $1.4M.

Established in 1971and named as one of the “100 Best Places to Live” by CNN Money in 2009, Lakeway is situated on the southernmost tip of Lake Travis. Neighborhood amenities include multiple marinas, a swimming pool and activities center, parks, hiking and biking trails, shops and boutiques, golf courses, and even a private airstrip. Lakeway neighborhood homes for sale have two to six bedrooms, two to seven bathrooms, range in size from 881 square feet to 6,709 square feet, and are priced from $197K to $2.1M.

Founded in the late 19th century and known as “gateway to hill country,” Spicewood consists of many subdivisions. Neighborhood amenities include marina, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf courses, horseback riding, lodge, and an airport. Spicewood neighborhood homes for sale have one to seven bedrooms, one to ten bathrooms, range in size from 522 square feet to 11,775 square feet, and are priced from $155K to $15M.

Established in 1886, Volente is a small community on the northwestern ridge of Lake Travis. Neighborhood amenities include marinas, waterpark, sandy beach with volleyball, and upscale restaurant. Volente neighborhood homes for sale have two to five bedrooms, one to five bathrooms, range in size from 1,696 square feet to 6,671 square feet, and are priced from $329K to $3.4M.

 

Amenities Near Lake Travis TX

Lake Travis residents enjoy easy access to some of the most luxurious shopping destinations in the state at the Hill County Galleria with a scenic hillside setting, 100-plus stores, and 20 restaurants, and the Shops At The Galleria, which also has a picturesque country backdrop. Residents enjoy dining at The Oasis on Lake Travis, on a cliff 450 feet above Lake Travis, Lucy’s Fried Chicken, and Sundancer Grill or catch dinner and a flick at The Moviehouse & Eatery. Within driving distance, downtown Austin offers many other stores, casual and fine dining, nightly live music, cultural events, and frequent festivals.

Nearby is Pace Bend Park with a nine-mile shoreline and limestone bluffs, offering swimming, boating, hiking, climbing, camping, and picnic areas. Also close by are Lakeway City Park, Arkansas Bend Park, and Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Lake Travis residents can take in a round of golf at the Pedernales Golf Club that’s also known as Willie Nelson’s Cut-n-Putt, Falconhead Golf Club, Lago Vista Golf Course, Point Venture Golf Club, and the prestigious Hills Country Club.

Other attractions in the area include Bob Wentz, Windy Point, McGregor Park, Tom Hughes Park, Mansfield Dam Recreation Park, and Lakeway City Park. Lakeway Resort and Spa, Lago Vista Golf Course, and Point Venture Golf Club also enhance the area.

Children who live in the Lake Travis area attend public schools of the Lake Travis Independent School District, which has been rated as Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency. Public elementary schools include Bee Cave Elementary School, Lake Pointe Elementary School, Lake Travis Elementary School, Lakeway Elementary School, Serene Hills Elementary School, and West Cypress Hills Elementary School. Public middle schools include Hudson Bend Middle School and Lake Travis Middle School. The public high school is Lake Travis High School, which has a highly-successful football program.

Nearby private schools include Abercorn International School, Tierra Vista Montessori School, Bluebonnet Montessori School of Lakeway, Lake Hills Montessori, Montessori School of the Epiphany, Brentwood Christian School, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School, and St. Michael’s Catholic Academy. Lake Travis residents can also take advantage of higher-learning institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, Concordia University, St. Edward’s University, and Huston-Tillotson University.

Lake Travis listings offer prospective homeowners the opportunity to own a suburban home with fantastic views, a relaxing “lake lifestyle,” and access to a variety of water-based recreational activities, within driving distance to downtown Austin.

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