Highland Lakes Waterfront Homes For Sale

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The Highland Lakes in Texas are arguably the most popular chain of lakes in the whole state. These lakes are all dammed sections of the Colorado River that start in Burnet County at Lake Buchanan and run to Lake Austin (located in the heart of Austin). The six lakes that make up the Highland Lakes include (in order from top to bottom): 

These lakes span three counties: Llano, Burnet, and Travis. Highland Lakes real estate is coveted for the numerous on and off-water activities such as wake surfing, water skiing, sailing, restaurants, golf on award-winning courses, and more. Waterfront improvements are allowed on all the highland lakes, which is a definite plus for those looking to increase the value and quality of their property. Some of the most attractive lake houses for sale in Texas can be found on one of the Highland Lakes.

Real Estate Statistics
Total Listings 395
Average Price $2,667,450
Highest Price $25,500,000
Lowest Price $295,000

Highland Lakes Homes For Sale, Over $4,000,000

All Listings Under $500,000 $500,000 - $800,000
$800,000 - $1,200,000 $1,200,000 - $1,700,000 $1,700,000 - $2,200,000
$2,200,000 - $4,000,000 Over $4,000,000

Highland Lakes Homes For Sale, Over $4,000,000

61 Properties Found. Page 1 of 6.
Homes for Sale on Lake Austin in Austin, TX

2810 Scenic Dr, Austin

$25,500,000 - 5 Beds, 5.1 Baths, 8,791 Sf

MLS® # 6741287

Lake Austin Homes for Sale located at 1404 Rockcliff Rd, in the city of Austin, TX 78746
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1404 Rockcliff Rd, Austin

$19,500,000 - 7 Beds, 8.0 Baths, 10,632 Sf

MLS® # 9745748

Single-Family Real Estate for Sale located in the neighborhood of Barrows Lakeside Add, on Lake Austin in the city of Austin, TX

4009 Rivercrest Dr, Austin

$17,150,000 - 4 Beds, 4.1 Baths, 4,602 Sf

MLS® # 6239088

Lake Austin Real Estate - MLS # 7056653, Single-Family real estate for Sale in River Bend, MLS Listings # 7056653

13330 Shore Vista Dr, Austin

$16,960,000 - 5 Beds, 5.3 Baths, 8,223 Sf

MLS® # 7056653

MLS #4277787 for Sale at 12400 Cedar St, on Lake Travis in the city of Austin, 78732

12400 Cedar St, Austin

$15,995,000 - 6 Beds, 7.6 Baths, 15,394 Sf

MLS® # 4277787

Horseshoe Bay Homes for Sale on Lake LBJ in the Zipcode of 78657

419 Lighthouse, Horseshoe Bay

$14,500,000 - 6 Beds, 7.3 Baths, 10,064 Sf

MLS® # 166619

Single-Family Real Estate for Sale at 14132 Flat Top Ranch Rd on Lake Austin - MLS #1313549

14132 Flat Top Ranch Rd, Austin

$13,699,999 - 6 Beds, 7.2 Baths, 12,443 Sf

MLS® # 1313549

MLS Number 1981901 on Lake LBJ in the city of Kingsland Homes for Sale by The Legends, the zipcode of 78639

911 Legends Pkwy, Kingsland

$12,995,000 - 8 Beds, 9.2 Baths, 9,814 Sf

MLS® # 1981901

911 Legends Parkway, in the city of Kingsland Real Estate in TX by Legends, The,

911 Legends Parkway, Kingsland

$12,995,000 - 8 Beds, 9.2 Baths, 9,788 Sf

MLS® # 169667

Located on Lake Austin, Single-Family for Sale by 13414 Shore Vista Dr in the Austin, located in the neighborhood of River Bend

13414 Shore Vista Dr, Austin

$12,750,000 - 6 Beds, 5.1 Baths, 8,846 Sf

MLS® # 4047676

Lake Austin, 8808397, Single-Family, 4646 Rockcliff Rd, Austin, TX, WINDY COVE, Masonry, 78746

4646 Rockcliff Rd, Austin

$11,000,000 - 5 Beds, 5.1 Baths, 6,850 Sf

MLS® # 8808397

Lake LBJ, 167825, Single-Family, 112 Applehead Island, Horseshoe Bay, TX, Applehead Islnd, Wood, 78657

112 Applehead Island, Horseshoe Bay

$11,000,000 - 5 Beds, 8.1 Baths, 7,152 Sf

MLS® # 167825

Discover All the Highland Lakes

Lake Travis

Located some 15 miles northwest of downtown Austin, Lake Travis is a flood-control reservoir fed by the winding Colorado River. The fun never stops on Lake Travis. Due to its size and depth, Lake Travis can be utilized for more lake activities than most of the other area lakes. Those additional activities include sailing, house boating, and cabin cruisers. This lake is one of the two non-constant lakes in the Highland Lakes Chain. However, deep water and floating docks keep the lake fun going. Known for its relaxing vistas and active watersports community, Lake Travis offers some of the area's most attractive real estate properties.

Lake Austin

A little further down the Colorado River from Lake Travis is Lake Austin. Lake Austin is a constant level lake with numerous tributaries that snake across the stunning green terrain found west of the downtown area. Many gorgeous parks and wildlife refuges are located throughout the Lake Austin region. Homes for sale on Lake Austin are among the most expensive homes in Texas. Location, location, location!

Lake LBJ

Another beautiful constant-level lake on the Highland Lakes chain is Lake LBJ, a scenic body of water that stretches over ten square miles. Residents along the shore enjoy many aquatic activities, including jet skiing, wake surfing, and kayaking. The numerous marinas and resorts around Lake LBJ provide easy access points to the lake to go boating or relax with family on the open water. Stunning waterfront homes at Lake LBJ can be found in communities like Horseshoe Bay, Granite Shoals, and Sunrise Beach.

Inks Lake

Nestled alongside the massive Inks Lake State Park, this location is perfect for homeowners who enjoy outdoor activities like water skiing, boating, or hiking. This lake is one of four constant-level lakes on the Highland Lakes chain. The many outcroppings and alcoves found along the shore provide endless hours of exploration for the whole family. Real estate around Inks Lake is highly desirable and perfect for those who wish to escape the trappings of noisy, big city life.

Lake Marble Falls

This lake, located downriver of Lake LBJ, combines small-town charm and metropolitan excitement perfectly. This constant-level lake, although smaller than others, is not short on activities, with several waterfront restaurants and bars. The water is known for being calmer due to less boat traffic. Because this lake is not as well known, you get more bang for your buck for a Lake Marble Falls Home For Sale as opposed to a similar house on Lake LBJ.

Lake Buchanan

With nearly 40 square miles of water and over 120 miles of beautiful shoreline, Lake Buchanan is another highly desirable place in the Texas Hill Country to call home. This non-constant level lake has plenty of depth for water activities to be enjoyed with or without a drought. The inspiring scenery throughout Lake Buchanan and the Colorado River offers some truly breathtaking views and the perfect environment for family fun.

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 October 9th, 2024 at 2:41am 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.

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The information being provided by the Highland Lakes Association of REALTORS, Inc. is exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

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