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Lake Travis Real Estate


If you are looking for real estate on and near Lake Travis, this page is a good place to start.  Using this site you can learn about Lake Travis real estate and communities as well as the lake itself.  If you want to see what makes Lake Travis so popular, please take a look at my Lake Travis photo album .

Lake Travis was created to control flooding along the Colorado River.  With the dramatic, hilly terrain and clear water, Lake Travis has become an extremely popluar destination. Lake Travis  real estate has become some of the most prized real estate in the state.  Learn more about Lake Travis  itself.

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South Shore Lake Travis Real Estate

On the south shore of Lake Travis, as close as 30 minutes from downtown Austin, is Lakeway.  This resort destination has wonderful homes, ranging from around $300,000 into the millions.  Great schools, 4 golf courses, a private air strip and great quality of life make Lakeway a very desirable place to own a home.  Learn more about Lakeway  and Lakeway homes .

Also in the Lake South area are the communities of Flintrock Falls, Lake Pointe, Spanish Oaks, Briarcliff, The Homestead, Saddletree Ranch, West Cave Preserve, Spicewood, The Coves on Lake Travis, Angel Bay and more.  Each of these communities offers something a little different.  Lake Point is a great family neighborhood where many kids can walk or bike to the Elementary school.  Spicewood offers a little bit of everything, from secluded Hill Country living to fabulous Lake Travis real estate. 

Colorful Lake Travis - what a great place for a waterfront home

Clouds and shadows make for interesting Lake Travis water color.

Valuable Lake Travis real estate - this is a look at Lake Travis from Lakeway

Take a look at these Lake Travis homes.

Beautiful Lake Travis from the Iguana Grill

This is the view from the Iguana Grill, which is on RM 620. The photo was taken this in the summer  of 2007 after some significant rain fell.  At this level, Lake Travis is very close to full.


North Shore Lake Travis Real Estate

The north shore of Lake Travis has advantages of its own.  Your home can be as close as 45 minutes from downtown or well over an hour away.  Big views, deep water, golf and rural Hill Country are all around.  In the Lake North area of Lake Travis are the communities of Volente, Jonestown and Lago Vista, among others.  Real estate values tend to be a little less expensive on the north shore, especially as you get farther away from Austin.  However, as south shore Lake Travis property become more scarce, prices on the north shore will go up.

Lake Travis Fun

So what does the Lake Travis area offer for recreation?    Without much of a drive, you can be at Hamilton Pool  or Schlitterbahn , which has been named as the greatest water park in all of North America.  You can explore Inner Space Cavern  or go to San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the world champion Spurs.  You can also drive into Austin to see the state capitol, museums, live music that will amaze you, great comedy and so much more.  You just need to come and see for yourself.  Click here for more Lake Travis recreation .  See a list of Lake Travis restaurants, boat rentals and other Lake Travis resources .

Other Lake Travis Information

For anyone serious about buying Lake Travis waterfront home, you need to be smart about the property's elevation.  This is due to a change currently going into effect that will change the 100 year floodplain of Lake Travis.  Read more about the Lake Travis floodplain .

Lake Travis waterfront homes are not inexpensive.  However, some are absolutely amazing to look at.  If you want to see what is on the market now, please take a look at Lake Travis waterfront home listings .

OK, now for the important things if you're considering a move to the Lake Travis area.  What exactly are you looking for?  Schools?  Golf?  Views?  Waterfront?  If you're interested in learning more about Lake Travis real estate, Call me at 512-293-2422 or Email Sam Chapman .  I'm here to help!


 


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Sam Chapman
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Keller Williams Realty
1927 Lohman's Crossing
Suite 102
Austin, TX 78734
512-293-2422
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Lake Travis Schools


If you are looking for a home and have kids, or even if you are just concerned about resale value, you need to know about the schools.  As a parent, I have had kids in Lake Travis ISD schools for 13 years.  I was a substitute teacher for four years and I still work as a volunteer in the schools.  If you need school information, please use me as a resource.  I can show you where you can get much more than just TEA ratings.  Pleas call me at 512-293-2422 or email me about Lake Travis schools.

Featured Lake Travis Listing


Bella Montagna is an exclusive gated community in Lakeway.  This lot has the absolute best view in Bella Montagna for the price.  This is an area of million dollar homes.
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