Lake Austin
30.3477° N, 97.7687° W
30.3477° N, 97.7687° W
Life Is Better at the Lake
Imagine morning coffee on your own dock, an afternoon wakesurf session and sunset cocktails on the water, then a 15-minute drive to dinner downtown. That's Lake Austin. It's one of the few places in the country where you can live true waterfront and still be this close to a major city.
Lake Austin stretches about 20 miles along the city's west side, from Tom Miller Dam near Tarrytown up to Mansfield Dam. Unlike Lake Travis, it's managed to stay at a fairly steady level, so your dock stays in the water and your view stays postcard-perfect year-round. Let's dive in. (Life jackets optional, but recommended.)
Lake Austin waterfront homes span several ZIP codes, including 78703, 78730, 78733 and 78746. Where you land on the lake makes a big difference in your commute:
This is Austin's top-tier market. The median sale price for Lake Austin waterfront homes over the past 12 months was about $5M, at roughly $1,159 per square foot, with most sales above $3M. With only a handful of waterfront homes trading each year, the right property can be a once-in-a-decade opportunity.
Docks are a big deal here. Building or changing one requires permits from the City of Austin (which manages dock rules on Lake Austin), or from the county for properties outside city limits, and new permits can be hard to get, so homes with an existing permitted dock tend to command a premium. Dock construction can run well into six figures, plus annual upkeep. I'll help you understand exactly what comes with the property before you sign on the dotted (water)line.
Market figures: trailing 12 months of MLS closed sales as of October 2026. Verify current numbers before publishing.
Life on Lake Austin revolves around the water: wakesurfing, waterskiing, paddleboarding and slow sunset cruises. Not ready for a boat? Public launches at Walsh Boat Landing and the Loop 360 Boat Ramp, plus Red Bud Isle for paddling and an off-leash dog park, make the lake easy to enjoy.
Lakeside dining is a local tradition. Grab Tex-Mex on the deck at Hula Hut, coffee and dessert at Mozart's Coffee Roasters, burgers at Ski Shores Cafe, or barbecue at County Line on the Lake. For a full reset, the Lake Austin Spa Resort is right on the water. Nearby, you can catch the view from Mount Bonnell or the Pennybacker Bridge overlook, or hike at Emma Long Metropolitan Park, which covers about 1,100 acres of shoreline and trails.
Because Lake Austin stretches so far, school districts vary by shoreline. Depending on the address, waterfront homes may fall in Eanes ISD, Austin ISD, Leander ISD or Lake Travis ISD. This is one area where checking the exact address matters, and I'm happy to do that homework for you.
If you only plan to boat a few times a year, a lake-view home (or a home near a public launch) may give you more value for your money. If you want the lake to be part of your everyday life, there's nothing quite like it.
Buying on the water comes with its own set of questions: dock permits, shoreline rules, school districts and more. I'll help you sort through the details and find the waterfront home that fits the way you want to live.
Ready to make a splash? Call or text me at (512) 923-7619, email [email protected], or browse Lake Austin waterfront homes for sale.
27,136 people live in Lake Austin, where the median age is 41.7 and the average individual income is $91,118. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lake Austin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Harris Legacy Vines, Goodie Food Connection, and The Snow Cone.
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| Dining | 0.03 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.92 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1 miles | 5 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.44 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.44 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.03 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.03 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.13 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.92 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.73 miles | 72 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 32 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.89 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.95 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Lake Austin has 14,158 households, with an average household size of 1.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Austin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,136 people call Lake Austin home. The population density is 3,103 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Megan combines hands-on real estate experience, a passion for interior design, and firsthand knowledge of Austin to create a thoughtful approach for every client. She takes the time to understand your goals and find opportunities that make sense for your next move.
ADDRESS 2500 Bee Caves Rd Bldg 3 Ste 200 Austin, TX 78746
