Lake Travis is a very popular place to own waterfront property. Just west of Austin, Lake Travis starts at Mansfield Dam and winds about 63 miles through the Central Texas Hill Country. Because of its proximity to Austin, its very clear water and the added drama of being in the Hill Country, Lake Travis waterfront property is very desirable.
The south shore of Lake Travis is a more popular place to own a waterfront home than the north shore. This is because the south shore is closer to downtown Austin and the airport. It also has quick access to much more shopping. Communities on the south shore include Lakeway, The Village of The Hills, Briarcliff, Hudson Bend and Spicewood.
There are some very exclusive gated communities on the south shore of Lake Travis. Costa Bella and Vineyard Bay are the closest to downtown Austin. Angel Bay, The Coves on Lake Travis, Barton Creek Lakeside and Lakecliff are also fabulous gated communities, but they are farther out on Lake Travis. The city of Lakeway has some of most spectacular waterfront homes on Lake Travis.
In 2005 there were 91 waterfront homes sold in the Lake South area of the Austin MLS. This is...