Austin Living

:: Lake & Waterfront

Austin is a water-lover's dream. From waterfront homes with million-dollar view, to weekender lake cabins, the lake lifestyle beckons.

If you like living by and playing on the water, you'll love Austin and Central Texas. Home to the six lakes that make up the Highland Lakes chain, Austin offers a wide array of lake communities and properties to suit any aqua enthusiast.

Lake Austin
Lake Travis
Other Highland Lakes
Find the Right Lake Community for You
Lake Resources

Lake Austin

Lake Austin
Lake Austin seems more like a river than lake as it winds its way through the city. Take in commanding panoramic city and lake views from luxury lakeside bluff properties, or watch skiers pass as you relax under majestic waterfront oaks. Lake Austin properties can be found both in Westlake and Austin.

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Lake Travis

Lake Travis
Less than 30 miles west is Lake Travis, the gem of the Highland Lakes. Its close proximity to Austin, convenient amenities and award-winning schools make Lake Travis one of the fastest growing areas in central Texas. Lake Travis offers 63 miles of some of the cleanest, bluest water in Texas. Popular Lake Travis communities include Lakeway and Spicewood.

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Other Highland Lakes

Other Highland Lakes
Lakes Marble Falls, LBJ, Inks and Buchanan comprise the westernmost series of Highland Lakes. Once sleepy retirement communities, these lake areas now boast four-star resorts and waterfront mansions, along with weekend condo getaways and unpretentious fishing cabins. Nearby communities like Marble Falls, Kingsland, Burnet and Llano draw lake lovers who also value great schools, eclectic shopping, gourmet restaurants and first-class medical facilities.

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