Lake Austin Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Travis County, Texas

Lady Bird Lake, Texas Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices

Updated On: May 19, 2012

Zipcode	Single Family Home					Townhome or Condo
	4 BR		3 BR		#Lst	3 BR		2 BR		#Lst
78730	4,400 sf	$1,001,000	3,600 sf	$1,254,000	93			1,300 sf	$276,000	17

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Homes for Sale in Lake Austin

Lake Austin Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas

Among the premier neighborhood areas in Austin, Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake feature phenomenal views, a great central location, and some of the most gorgeous homes in Central Texas. The Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake area and the surrounding neighborhoods are noted for its scenic beauty and proximity to everything, including the fabulous Barton Creek Square Shopping Mall. This area also includes the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, historic Tarrytown neighborhood, the Texas State Capitol, Texas Governor's Mansion and the 6th Street Entertainment District.

Part of the chain of Highland Lakes, Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake lie along the Colorado River and is created by a series of dams. Lake Austin's high cliffs feature some of the finest homes in Austin with dramatic views of the lake below, which is also popular for boating. Many lakeside waterfront properties include boat docks for year-round lake access. Zilker Park is located on Lady Bird Lake and provides a favorite spot for locals known as the Barton Springs, a natural spring-fed pool that is over 1,000 feet long.

Lake Austin is surrounded by the upscale communities of Westlake, Rollingwood and Bee Cave. River Place, an award-winning master-planned neighborhood, has quickly become one of the most sought-after communities in the area. Amenities here include fine dining, a swim club, a golf course, as well as fitness and tennis centers.

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Lake Austin Real Estate Market: Prices of Lake Austin Homes for Sale

There is a wide range of housing options available in the premier communities of Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. Both communities feature some of the most luxurious homes in central Texas. Single-family detached homes start at around $300,000 and range up to the high $900,000s for the most spectacular older estate properties or brilliant new homes with views of the lake. Homes that exceed the $1 million mark include custom designed estate properties with waterfront access and mansions located in exclusive enclaves. The vast majority of housing in the area lies in single-family homes, but there are also condominiums available as well as land for custom building. The River Place master-planned neighborhood offers affordable homes starting in the mid to high $200,000s.

Lake Austin Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $1,254,375 compared to $1,183,444 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +6%.  For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Lake Austin TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Lake Austin to help you find the best home!