Lake Austin Homes for Sale
Lake Austin offers what some consider the most desirable real estate in Austin. With a constant water level and proximity to city-proper, exclusive homes and neighborhoods bordering Lake Austin offer spectacular views and tranquil settings. Lake Austin is part of the Highland Lakes chain that was created in the 1940s by extensive damming of the Colorado River. This long, narrow reservoir is lined with upscale homes, resorts, and marinas, and is known as one of the area's most popular watersport destinations. Most Lake Austin homes are luxury properties or significantly remodeled older-turned-luxury homes, although a few “lake houses” from decades gone by do remain. Lake Austin home prices tend to range from the low millions to about $15 million, and homes with boat docks and on ideal, flat slopes to the lake are most in demand. Read more >>
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Refine This Search121 Tierra Grande Ct #1 - Austin, TX 78732
- Price:
- $369,900
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 6725518
- Sqft:
- 2,045
- Acres:
- 0.18
- Status:
- Pending - Taking Backups
- Subdivision:
- River Dance Ph 4
- Property Listed By:
- Regent Property Group, Llc
Absolutely Gorgeous Single-story In Award-winning Steiner Ranch! Canyon Greenbelt View! Private S...
2600 Kenmore Ct - Austin, TX 78703
- Price:
- $14,500,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 8
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 5381635
- Sqft:
- 9,279
- Acres:
- 5.05
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Gilbert D J
- Property Listed By:
- Baronet Realty
This Home Is A True Spanish Colonial Style House That Has Been Described In Austin Magazine As "i...
1906 Scenic Dr - Austin, TX 78703
- Price:
- $13,950,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 7
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 4172661
- Sqft:
- 8,264
- Acres:
- 0.37
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Laurel Hts
- Property Listed By:
- Tate Property/plr
1906 Scenic Represents The Most Exquisite Home In The Most Sought After Waterfront Location In Th...
3905 Island Knoll Dr - Austin, TX 78746
- Price:
- $7,500,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 9
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 9070850
- Sqft:
- 7,486
- Acres:
- 1.54
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Island On Westlake
- Property Listed By:
- Gottesman Residential R.e.
Impeccable Waterfront Estate In The Heart Of Westlake. The Beautiful Lot Has Towering Live Oak Tr...
12021 Selma Hughes Park Rd - Austin, TX 78732
- Price:
- $6,900,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 7
- Baths:
- 10
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 6329420
- Sqft:
- 15,869
- Acres:
- 3.43
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Wade E B
- Property Listed By:
- All Access Austin
Magnificent Estate Home On Approx 3.43 Acres 227.50 Lake Austin Waterfront. Located Across From 3...
90 Pascal Ln - Austin, TX 78746
- Price:
- $6,490,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 8
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 6627425
- Sqft:
- 6,610
- Acres:
- 1.87
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Davenport West Trt C-3 Sec 02 Point A
- Property Listed By:
- Moreland Properties
This Gorgeous 6br/8ba Waterfront Estate Is One Of Only 2 Rob Roy Homes That Have A Boat Dock On T...
3009 Westlake Dr - Austin, TX 78746
- Price:
- $5,700,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 4
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 1314295
- Sqft:
- 4,837
- Acres:
- 3.50
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Lake Shore Add
- Property Listed By:
- Turnquist Partners, Realtors
Build An Exclusive Estate On This Stunning Property With 1,100 Feet Of Canal And 200 Feet Of Main...
4603 Island Cv - Austin, TX 78731
- Price:
- $5,295,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 8
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 4593532
- Sqft:
- 8,915
- Acres:
- 0.74
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Island At Mount Bonnell Shores
- Property Listed By:
- Travis Real Estate
Beaux Arts Home Offers Old-world Luxury, Yet Eminently Livable. House Has Expansive First And Sec...
14132 Flat Top Ranch Rd - Austin, TX 78732
- Price:
- $5,200,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 9
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 3673409
- Sqft:
- 12,878
- Acres:
- 3.27
- Status:
- Pending - Taking Backups
- Subdivision:
- Steiner Ranch Ph 01 Sec 06c
- Property Listed By:
- Capital City Sotheby's Realty
Stunning Lake Austin Custom Home On Over 3.2 Acres Located In Bellagio Estates. 2 Story Dock W/ 2...
1111 Weston Ln - Austin, TX 78733
- Price:
- $5,000,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 5
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 9216847
- Sqft:
- 5,408
- Acres:
- 2.30
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Perkins 01
- Property Listed By:
- Gottesman Residential R.e.
Perfect For Someone Who Appreciates The Value Of Privacy Coupled With Water Frontage Of Lake Aust...
4301 Michaels Cv - Austin, TX 78746
- Price:
- $4,995,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 9
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 9002012
- Sqft:
- 7,497
- Acres:
- 4.13
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- River Cove
- Property Listed By:
- Moreland Properties
1318 Rockcliff Rd - Austin, TX 78746
- Price:
- $4,950,000
- City:
- Austin
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 6
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 7882074
- Sqft:
- 5,612
- Acres:
- 0.72
- Status:
- Active
- Subdivision:
- Lakecliff Sec 01
- Property Listed By:
- Gottesman Residential R.e.
Reach Out And Touch The Water At This Stunning Traditional Home On One Of Westlake's Most Desired...
Homes on Lake Austin
Lake Austin homes often are some of the most luxurious and desirable properties in Austin, with high-end features and quality lots. While water levels are generally constant, Lake Austin homes may be affected by the existing 100-year flood plain, the 75-foot water quality setback, and various drainage easements.
Lake Austin Residential Real Estate Statistics*
|
Price Range |
$242,900 to $7,500,000 |
|
Average Price |
$2,597,219 |
|
Median Price |
$2,325,000 |
|
Size Range of Homes |
1,091 to 15,869 |
|
Price Range of Homes (per square foot) |
$125.01 to $1,626.55 |
|
Median Price (per square foot) |
$429.59 |
|
Average Days on the Market |
146 |
* Based on March 11, 2011 to March 11, 2013 Data
Area Location
Lake Austin is part of a chain of lakes along the Colorado River. It extends approximately 20 miles from Mansfield Dam to the Tom Miller Dam, just west of MoPac. Lake Austin is 17 miles west of downtown Austin on its western side and about two miles from downtown Austin on its eastern side at Tom Miller Dam. Homes along Lake Austin are in zip codes 78703, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, and 78746.
Lake Austin Amenities
One of the primary benefits for Lake Austin home owners is the unparalleded lakefront access. With approximately 1,600 acres of open water, a maximum depth of 75 feet, and a constant water level, Lake Austin is prized among the chain of Highland Lakes. Lake Austin is utilized primarily for pleasure boating and water sports but is also a good fishing locale, with largemouth bass, catfish, and sunfish.
Boat Ramps
Walsh Boat Landing is at the lower end of the lake, off Lake Austin Blvd. west of Red Bud Trail. Operated by the City of Austin, it offers a free two-lane concrete ramp and is open year-round.
Loop 360 Ramp is mid-lake, just below Pennybacker (Loop 360) Bridge. It is a three-lane concrete ramp operated by Travis County.
Emma Long Park offers a city-operated, one-lane concrete ramp off FM 2222.
Commons Ford Park, west of Bee Caves Road (FM 2244,) offers a boat ramp and is city-operated.
Mary Quinlan Park has a one-lane, concrete ramp operated by Travis County. It is located behind Steiner Ranch where Quinlan Park Road dead ends into Lake Austin.
Parks
About 780 feet above sea level, Mount Bonnell is a popular tourist spot for viewing sunsets, Lake Austin, downtown Austin, and the surrounding hill country. A gentle, staircase-like hike guides visitors to its peak, where viewing spots await.
Other nearby parks include Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park, and Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve.
Upscale Amenities
Austin Country Club is the oldest golf club in the city, founded in 1899 as the Austin Golf Club. It offers a 180-acre, 18-hole Pete Dye design golf course, Harvey Penick learning center, 10 lighted tennis courts (two of which are clay surface), a heated swimming pool, fitness facility, boat slips, and a large clubhouse.
Lake Austin Spa is one of the top spas in the nation and offers extensive grounds along the shores of Lake Austin, along with pools, spa treatments, overnight accommodations, and fitness and wellness classes. Accolades include Top Rated Destination Spa in the U.S. and World's Best Awards.
Shopping and Restaurants
Several restaurants on Lake Austin offer lake access and boat parking.
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Hula Hut
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Abel’s on the Lake
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Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
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County Line on the Lake
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Ski Shores Cafe
Lake Austin Schools
Lake Austin homes may be zoned for the Austin Independent School District, Eanes Independent School District, Lake Travis Independent School District, or Leander Independent School District.
Elementary Schools
- River Place Elementary (See River Place Elementary homes for sale)
- Steiner Ranch Elementary (See Steiner Ranch Elementary homes for sale)
- Lake Travis Elementary (See Lake Travis Elementary homes for sale)
- Highland Park Elementary (See Highland Park Elementary homes for sale)
- Laura Welch Bush Elementary (See Laura Welch Bush Elementary homes for sale)
- Bridge Point Elementary (See Bridge Point Elementary homes for sale)
- Eanes Elementary (See Eanes Elementary homes for sale)
- Valley View Elementary (See Valley View Elementary homes for sale)
- Barton Creek Elementary (See Barton Creek Elementary homes for sale)
- River Ridge Elementary (See River Ridge Elementary homes for sale)
- Casis Elementary (See Casis Elementary homes for sale)
Middle Schools
- Four Points Middle School (see Four Points Middle School homes for sale)
- Canyon Ridge Middle School (see Canyon Ridge Middle School homes for sale)
- Hudson Bend Middle School (see Hudson Bend Middle School homes for sale)
- Lamar Middle School (see Lamar Middle School homes for sale)
- Hill Country Middle School (see Hill Country Middle School homes for sale)
- West Ridge Middle School (see West Ridge Middle School homes for sale)
- Cedar Park Middle School (see Cedar Park Middle School homes for sale)
- O. Henry Middle School (see O. Henry Middle School homes for sale)
High Schools
- Austin High School (see Austin High School homes for sale)
- Westlake High School (see Westlake High School homes for sale)
- Lake Travis High School (see Lake Travis High School homes for sale)
- Cedar Park High School (see Cedar Park High School homes for sale)
- McCallum High School (see McCallum High School homes for sale)
- Vandegrift high School (see Vandegrift High School homes for sale)
Private Schools
St. Stephens Episcopal School, St. Theresa’s Catholic School
The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from May 24th, 2013 at 6:50am CDT. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein "AS IS" and without any warranty, express or implied. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
