Lake Travis Waterfront
Austin's premier recreational lake with over 270 miles of Hill Country shoreline with waterfront estates, limestone cliff settings, and private cove properties across both the south and north shores.
$1.5M–$20M+ (direct waterfront)
Quick Answer
- 270+ miles of shoreline across the longest of the Texas Highland Lakes
- South shore: Lakeway, Rough Hollow, Spicewood, and Barton Creek Lakeside
- North shore: Lago Vista, Jonestown, and The Hollows, with raw Hill Country character at a distinct price point from the south shore
- Waterfront estates with private boat docks ranging from $2M to $20M+
- Lake Travis ISD and Lago Vista ISD serve the primary shoreline communities
Last Updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What should luxury buyers know about purchasing waterfront property on Lake Travis?
Lake Travis is a Highland Lakes reservoir managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Water levels fluctuate with drought and flood cycles, which directly affects dock access and cove depth. Buyers should evaluate any waterfront property across multiple water level scenarios. Properties with deep-water access and permanent dock infrastructure hold value through level variations better than shallow-cove properties that lose dock access in dry years. This is one of the most important due diligence factors specific to Lake Travis.
How does the south shore of Lake Travis differ from the north shore for luxury buyers?
The south shore, from Lakeway through Spicewood, concentrates the highest density of luxury development, the strongest school district access via Lake Travis ISD, and the most complete amenity infrastructure. The north shore along the Lago Vista corridor offers a rawer Hill Country character, more dramatic cliff-top settings, and properties that represent genuine value relative to the south shore. Jeff Burke has represented clients on both shores, south shore at Lakeway and north shore in Lago Vista, and can provide firsthand guidance on the distinct character of each.
Which communities offer the best luxury waterfront properties on Lake Travis?
The south shore, from Lakeway through Spicewood, concentrates the highest density of luxury waterfront development, anchored by communities like Rough Hollow, Barton Creek Lakeside, and The Hollows. Travis Club is introducing 1,500 acres of new private Lake Travis frontage on the southwest shore, with championship golf and marina infrastructure that will set a new standard for the corridor. The north shore along the Lago Vista and Jonestown corridor offers more raw Hill Country waterfront character for buyers who prioritize privacy over proximity to Austin's amenity base.