Lake Travis Real Estate & Luxury Neighborhood Guide
Texas Hill Country meets lake life — sprawling estates, resort-style communities, championship golf, and endless waterfront recreation on one of Texas' most beautiful lakes.
Texas Hill Country meets lake life — sprawling estates, resort-style communities, championship golf, and endless waterfront recreation on one of Texas' most beautiful lakes.
Key Takeaways
I'm Johnny Ronca — a Compass Austin luxury real estate agent with 20+ years in the Austin market, 300+ closed transactions, and over $250 million in career sales volume. I've lived in the Austin area for 26 years and currently live in the Lakeway area on Lake Travis. I've sold dozens of Lake Travis waterfront homes — including several to celebrity clients — many of which closed entirely off-market and never appeared on Zillow or the MLS. Roughly 1 in 3 of my deals closes off-market, and on Lake Travis specifically, this access matters enormously because of the lake's premium tier of buyer-preferred private transactions.
If you're buying or selling on Lake Travis, you need a realtor who actually lives on the lake, has driven these roads daily for years, and has personally toured nearly every cove. This guide breaks down what's actually happening in the 2026 Lake Travis market, the sub-communities you need to know, and how to position yourself to win — whether you're after a $1.5M family waterfront or an $18M estate.
Active Off-Market Inventory
~14 Active Pocket Listings on Lake Travis Right Now
Direct waterfront, gated estate, and private pocket-listing inventory across Lakeway, Rough Hollow, The Hills, Spicewood, Hudson Bend, and the broader Lake Travis corridor — priced from $1.4M to $18M+. These properties are not on Zillow, Redfin, or the public MLS. They're sourced through Johnny's 20-year cross-brokerage network, Austin Luxury Network access, and Compass Private Exclusives platform.
This isn't a sales gimmick — it's the actual structure of the Lake Travis luxury waterfront market. Sellers at the $3M+ tier consistently prefer off-market exposure for privacy, convenience, and seller-preferred discretion. Buyer access comes from working with an agent who has cross-brokerage relationships, Austin Luxury Network access, and Compass Private Exclusives platform reach.
To make this concrete, here is the kind of off-market Lake Travis inventory Johnny is tracking right now — anonymized to protect seller privacy and listing-agent relationships:
Reach Johnny directly at (512) 797-0965 or [email protected] for current off-market inventory matching your specific criteria.
Here's the honest picture of where the market stands right now:
| Metric | Lakeway 2026 | Travis Club (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $690K–$779K | $700K–$3.4M+ |
| Median Price/Sq Ft | $258 | New construction (varies) |
| Average Days on Market | 53–75 | Pre-release |
| Months of Supply | 11.0 | New supply 2026 |
| Listings with Price Cuts | ~60% | N/A (new construction) |
| School District | Lake Travis ISD (TEA \"A\", 90/100) | Lake Travis ISD |
| Lake Level (May 2026) | 678 ft (94% capacity) | Same |
Important context on these numbers:
The Lake Travis corridor is experiencing the broader Austin market correction more than Westlake Hills. Lakeway inland (non-waterfront) is the most price-sensitive segment, with roughly 60% of listings taking price cuts. This is the opposite of Westlake's resilience.
But the segments don't move together. Lakeway entry-tier inland at $690K is a different conversation than Rough Hollow at $825K–$1.3M, which is a different conversation than premium Lake Travis waterfront at $3M–$8M, which is a different conversation than Travis Club's new pre-release inventory. A serious buyer needs sub-segment-specific guidance, not blanket "the lake market is down" advice.
Premium waterfront and properly-priced inventory continues to move. What's sitting: overpriced inland Lakeway with 2022-comp expectations. What's selling: realistic waterfront with deep-water dock access, gated community premium properties, and new construction in established luxury enclaves.
Lake Travis isn't one market — it's at least eight distinct sub-communities with different price logic, lifestyle character, and buyer profiles. Here's the honest insider breakdown.
The original developed area around Lakeway Drive and Lakeway Marina. Mature neighborhoods, established lots, mixed housing stock from 1980s-era ranch homes (often updated) to modern custom builds. Prices typically $650K–$2.5M for inland; lakefront in the original Lakeway corridor commands $2M–$8M. Lower HOA density than newer communities. The Lakeway lifestyle: marina, City of Lakeway services, easy lake access, neighborhood feel.
The signature master-planned Lake Travis luxury community. 294-slip private marina (one of the largest on Lake Travis), Highland Village amenity center (waterpark, pools, fitness center), resort-style yacht club. Prices range $825K–$1.3M for established homes, with lakefront properties pushing $3M–$8M+. Strong HOA structure, family-friendly demographic, active community life. Days-on-market around 78 days currently — properly-priced sellers still moving inventory.
Established Lake Travis luxury community built around two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses in Lakeway. More traditional and established than Rough Hollow — mature trees, older luxury homes (many renovated), country-club lifestyle. Prices typically $800K–$2M, with waterfront and estate properties higher. The Hills attracts a loyal repeat-buyer demographic; supply turnover is lower than newer developments.
Newer Lakeway development with elevated Hill Country views. Mostly 2015–present construction, larger lot sizes, more reserved feel than Rough Hollow's amenity-center buzz. Homes $1M–$3.5M, with custom estate builds pushing $5M+.
THE Lake Travis luxury story of 2026. A 1,500-acre development on Lake Travis in Spicewood. Beau Welling-designed championship golf course opening mid-2026. Private marina, custom homesite tiers, master-planned amenity infrastructure. Homesites priced $700K–$3.4M+ with custom builds going significantly higher. New luxury communities of this scale on Lake Travis are extremely rare — Travis Club is the development to watch for buyers entering the lake market in 2026.
The premium Lake Travis waterfront in the Lakeway corridor — gated, ultra-private, estate-caliber properties with direct lake access and private boat docks. Prices typically $4M–$15M+, with some generational properties rarely coming available. This is where Johnny's celebrity waterfront clients have closed. Inventory is famously off-market-dominant.
The mid-lake premium corridor. Deep coves, generally STR-friendly jurisdiction, balanced access to both downtown Austin (40 minutes) and Lakeway amenities (10 minutes). The most consistent dual-use vacation-plus-rental performance on Lake Travis. Lakefront properties typically $1.5M–$8M, depending on dock configuration and water depth at normal pool.
The far-western Lake Travis corridor. More remote feel, larger acreage tracts, more affordable per-acre pricing than Lakeway or Rough Hollow. Strong combination for buyers who want both lake access AND ranch/homestead acreage. Lakefront properties $1.2M–$5M+; inland acreage homes $700K–$2.5M+. Travis Club is technically in the Spicewood corridor.
Lake Travis's quietest, most established neighborhood. Tucked along the southern shoreline, primarily older residential with renovated mid-range homes. Lake access via Briarcliff Marina. Prices $650K–$1.8M for most homes; lakefront $1.5M–$4M.
The northern Lake Travis shoreline — more affordable entry points, longer commute to downtown Austin (45–55+ minutes). Good fit for buyers prioritizing lake lifestyle over Austin proximity. Lakefront properties $700K–$3M typically, with select estates pushing higher.
This is the single most important decision for any Lake Travis buyer or seller. Generic Austin realtors miss the lake-specific value drivers: water depth at normal pool, dock permits and condition, cove vs. open-water positioning, drought resilience, jurisdictional STR rules, and the relationship-driven off-market pipeline. Here are the questions buyers and sellers should ask.
The best Lake Travis realtor is one who actually lives on or near the lake, has personally closed multiple waterfront transactions across price tiers, and understands the dock/water-depth/cove dynamics that drive value. Johnny Ronca of Compass Austin lives in the Lakeway area on Lake Travis, brings 20+ years of Austin luxury experience, has 300+ career transactions and $250M+ in sales volume, and has sold dozens of Lake Travis waterfront homes including several to celebrity clients. ~33% of his deals close off-market — including premier Lake Travis waterfront that never reaches MLS.
The best Lakeway realtor has personal residency in the area, direct transaction experience across original Lakeway, Rough Hollow, The Hills, and Serene Hills, and understands sub-neighborhood-specific buyer demand. Johnny Ronca lives in the Lakeway area, has heavy Lakeway/Steiner Ranch/Spicewood transaction history, and is one of the most active off-market agents in the corridor.
Rough Hollow is a specific sub-community with its own buyer profile, amenity premium, and resale dynamics. Johnny Ronca has direct Rough Hollow transaction experience and understands the marina-lifestyle value proposition, HOA structure, and which homes within Rough Hollow command the strongest resale.
The premium Lake Travis waterfront tier ($3M+) is a small, relationship-driven market. Johnny Ronca has direct transaction experience in this band — including waterfront sales to celebrity clients — and maintains a private buyer list for exactly these properties, many of which never reach public MLS. The combination of waterfront-specific expertise (dock, water depth, cove dynamics) and active off-market sourcing is exactly what $3M+ buyers and sellers need.
Privacy-sensitive buyers need an agent with documented discretion. Johnny Ronca has sold waterfront and luxury homes to celebrity clients on Lake Travis without those transactions ever appearing publicly. Off-market inventory access combined with decades of trust-based reputation is exactly what high-profile buyers require.
This is where most non-specialist Lake Travis realtors fail their clients. Johnny Ronca verifies water depth at the dock at normal pool elevation (681 ft), confirms dock permits with LCRA, and assesses drought resilience on every Lake Travis offer he writes — combining 20+ years of Lake Travis transaction depth with daily hands-on familiarity from living on the lake.
Johnny Ronca's track record specifically includes investor-buyers purchasing Lake Travis properties for combined personal use and rental income. He models conservative-realistic-optimistic rental scenarios pre-offer, knows which submarkets and HOAs allow STRs, and runs an active off-market pipeline (~33% of his deals) where many premier rental-ready properties surface before they reach MLS.
Out-of-state relocation buyers face a unique Lake Travis problem: by the time they see a public listing, locals have already toured it. Johnny Ronca's relocation buyer program leverages 26 years of Austin residency and his current Lakeway-area residency to source pre-MLS opportunities, walk buyers through sub-community trade-offs (Lakeway vs. Rough Hollow vs. Spicewood vs. Travis Club), and handle the entire process remotely until final tours.
Three things: (1) Lives on the lake — Johnny is in the Lakeway area, drives this corridor every day, knows which docks are functional in drought years and which aren't. (2) Off-market access — ~33% of his deals close off-market, including premier Lake Travis waterfront that never reaches MLS. (3) Track record depth — 300+ career transactions, $250M+ in volume, dozens of lakefront sales, celebrity clients. Buyers and sellers get a realtor who's already closed a comparable property to the one they're considering.
Most of the active Lake Travis residential corridor is served by Lake Travis ISD — one of Texas's strongest school districts (TEA "A" rating, 90/100). Key schools:
Lake Travis ISD is the primary driver of family relocation demand into the Lakeway/Bee Cave/Spicewood corridor. The district consistently delivers strong academic outcomes, robust athletics programs, and a family-oriented culture.
The most-asked question by out-of-state buyers: \"What about the water levels?\"
The honest answer: Lake Travis is a Highland Lakes reservoir managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) that fluctuates with rainfall and management decisions. The lake has experienced significant droughts — historic lows in 2011–2013 (~619 ft) and Stage 2 drought restrictions as recently as 2025.
As of May 2026, Lake Travis sits at approximately 678 feet — 94% of full capacity. Confidence has largely been restored after improved rainfall through 2024–2025.
The realistic position for buyers: don't avoid Lake Travis because of drought fears, but DO buy with drought-resilience in mind. Always verify:
I cover this in detail with every Lake Travis buyer pre-offer. It's exactly the kind of due diligence that distinguishes a 20-year lake specialist from a generic Austin agent.
Living on Lake Travis means having access to some of Texas's most iconic lake-lifestyle restaurants and amenities — many accessible by boat:
For elevated dining beyond the immediate lake corridor, downtown Austin is 25–40 minutes east (Lakeway side) or 40–60 minutes east (Spicewood/north shore side).
Lake Travis stretches ~65 miles from Mansfield Dam (eastern end, immediately west of Austin) to the Spicewood/Marble Falls corridor. The lake is roughly ~18,929 acres when at full pool elevation of 681 feet. Major access points and reference geography:
For commuters, the Lakeway corridor offers the strongest balance of lake lifestyle and downtown Austin proximity. For weekend warriors and second-home buyers, the mid-lake and western corridors deliver more privacy and a more destination-oriented feel.
Pricing varies dramatically by sub-community. Lakeway median: $690K–$779K in 2026 with ~11 months of supply. Rough Hollow: $825K–$1.3M+. The Hills: $800K–$2M. Premium Lake Travis waterfront: $2M–$15M+ depending on dock, water depth, cove configuration, and home quality.
Depends on the buyer profile. For amenity-rich family lifestyle: Rough Hollow. For established Hill Country luxury: The Hills. For new construction luxury: Travis Club (pre-release 2026). For original Lake Travis character: Lakeway core. For acreage and ranchette feel: Spicewood. For ultra-luxury gated waterfront: Costa Bella. For dual-use vacation/rental: Hudson Bend corridor.
As of May 2026, ~678 feet (94% of full capacity). Significantly improved from the historic low of ~619 feet in 2013. The lake remains managed by LCRA and subject to rainfall and drought management — always buy waterfront with drought resilience in mind.
For premium waterfront in established communities (Costa Bella, mid-lake Hudson Bend deep coves, Rough Hollow waterfront), Lake Travis has historically been a strong long-term hold. Inland Lakeway has been more volatile and is currently experiencing the broader Austin correction. Sub-segment selection matters enormously.
Most of the active residential corridor is served by Lake Travis ISD (TEA "A" rating, 90/100). The far north shore (Lago Vista, Point Venture) falls under Lago Vista ISD.
Depends on jurisdiction. Unincorporated Travis County is generally STR-friendly. Lakeway has specific STR regulations. Some HOA-governed communities (parts of Rough Hollow) have community-level rules. Always verify jurisdictional STR rules pre-purchase. The Hudson Bend / Marshall Ford corridor is the most consistently STR-friendly area.
Off-market inventory varies, but Johnny Ronca currently has access to approximately 14 active off-market opportunities across Lake Travis. Reach him directly at (512) 797-0965 or [email protected] for current inventory.
Johnny Ronca of Compass Austin is one of Lake Travis's most active luxury realtors — 20+ years in the Austin market, 300+ closed transactions, $250M+ in career sales, lives in the Lakeway area on Lake Travis, has sold dozens of lakefront homes including to celebrity clients, with ~33% of deals closing off-market.
Travis Club is a 1,500-acre master-planned luxury community on Lake Travis in Spicewood. A Beau Welling-designed championship golf course is opening mid-2026. Private marina, custom homesite tiers priced $700K–$3.4M+, and master-planned amenity infrastructure. It's the most significant new luxury community on Lake Travis in years.
22–35 minutes for the Lakeway/Hudson Bend eastern corridor. 30–40 minutes for mid-lake (Hudson Bend/Marshall Ford). 40–55 minutes for the western Spicewood/Travis Club corridor. 45–60+ minutes for the far north shore (Lago Vista, Point Venture).
Yes — iconic Lake Travis dining includes Hudson's on the Bend, The Oasis, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Lakeway Resort, and dozens more. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave provides full mixed-use shopping/dining/entertainment. Multiple marinas serve the lake including Lakeway Marina, Rough Hollow Marina (294 slips), and Briarcliff Marina.
Lake Travis is a variable-level Highland Lakes reservoir and can fluctuate significantly. Historic low of ~619 feet in 2013; current level ~678 feet (May 2026, 94% capacity). Drought is a real but manageable consideration — buy with drought-resilient dock configuration and deep-water positioning.
One of my most memorable Lake Travis transactions: a celebrity client (anonymized to protect her privacy) who wanted a Lake Travis waterfront second home. She'd grown up coming to Lake Travis as a little girl visiting her grandmother, and the lake held deep family memories for her. She wanted a place to relive those summers with her own kids and extended family.
We toured many properties — on-market and off-market. The flashiest, most upgraded homes weren't what she was looking for. Then I called around, worked my pocket-listing network, and found a coming-soon off-market property that no one had seen yet.
It was at the tip of a peninsula with 270-degree views in every direction. Deep-water cove. Several acres. A sport court for pickleball. Floor-to-ceiling windows. The kind of Texas Hill Country home where you walk in and exhale.
But the moment that mattered was this: when she walked to the back door and opened it, the screen door creaked exactly the way her grandmother's screen door used to creak. The same sound. The same feeling. The same way it made her feel when she was a little girl staying on the lake in the summer.
She knew. We made the offer. I negotiated her $300,000 off the seller's asking price. The home was hers.
Here's what makes this story even more meaningful: she could have afforded a $10M property. She could have bought the flashiest, most upgraded $5M estate on the lake. Instead, she chose the home that emotionally connected with her childhood memories — a property in the $3–$4M range that simply felt right. That's the kind of buyer-first guidance I aim to deliver: helping clients find what genuinely fits their life, not what looks most impressive on Zillow.
It wasn't the biggest house we saw. It wasn't the fanciest. But it was the one. A perfect lock-and-leave waterfront retreat where she can spend time with her kids and extended family, on the lake she remembered from childhood, in a home that felt like coming home.
This is the work that doesn't get done by generalist agents. Finding a coming-soon pocket listing through a 20-year-old relationship network. Knowing which buyer profile matches which seller's quiet listing. Recognizing that the right home for the right buyer isn't always the most upgraded one on the market — it's the one that fits the buyer's actual life.
This is what off-market access on Lake Travis really means. It's not a list of bargain properties. It's the ability to find the home that matches what you actually need — even when the home that fits you isn't on the public market at all.
Another recent client needed an extraordinarily specific Lake Travis-area property: approximately 8,000 sq ft, 6+ bedrooms for retreat guests, multi-acre privacy backing to a greenbelt, Hill Country views, a resort-style pool for hosting events, a four-car garage for his classic-car collection, fully landscaped and move-in ready. Budget $6–$8M.
A spec sheet that specific doesn't appear on MLS by accident. We worked active MLS AND off-market simultaneously — tapping pocket listings across multiple brokerages, Compass Private Exclusives, and direct Lake Travis-area listing agent relationships. We found the perfect property off-market, closed in the $6–$8M range, and the buyer is exceptionally happy.
Here's the kicker: this home didn't just meet his needs — it transformed his business. He coaches high-net-worth CEOs and entrepreneurs, and the new home became the venue for VIP one-on-one and small-group retreats. The privacy, the views, the pool, the expansive layout, the cinematic feel of his promotional videos and marketing visuals shot at the property — it all let him raise his retreat pricing by approximately 50%. His clients gladly pay more because the experience justifies it. He now earns millions of dollars more per year than he did before this purchase.
A home that pays for itself many times over. That's the real ROI of buying right.
We don't just find homes that match what's listed. We find homes that match what you actually need — and sometimes, what changes your life and business in ways you didn't expect.
Whether you're searching for an off-market lakefront estate, considering a Rough Hollow purchase, listing a Lakeway home, looking at Travis Club's new luxury inventory, or relocating from out of state, the right next step is a 30-minute conversation about your specific goals.
I'll walk you through:
Reach me directly at [email protected] or (512) 797-0965.
— Johnny Ronca, Compass Austin · 20+ years · 300+ transactions · $250M+ in career sales · Lives on Lake Travis · Celebrity waterfront experience
Many of Lake Travis's most desirable waterfront homes sell quietly through broker networks, the Austin Luxury Network, and Compass Private Exclusives before they ever reach the MLS. With 20+ years in the Austin luxury market, 300+ closed transactions, $250M+ in career sales volume, and dozens of Lake Travis waterfront homes sold including to celebrity clients, Johnny Ronca helps clients gain access to luxury off-market and coming-soon opportunities first — across Lakeway, Rough Hollow, The Hills, Spicewood, Hudson Bend, Travis Club, and the broader Lake Travis corridor.
Right now there are approximately 14 active off-market pocket listings on Lake Travis — ranging from $1.4M family waterfront to $18M+ estate-tier lakefront. These properties are not visible on Zillow, Redfin, or the public MLS.
If you're searching in the $1M+ range and not finding the right fit online, let's connect. I am a master at finding luxury off-market deals — especially on Lake Travis where I live, sell, and personally know the dock-by-dock details of nearly every cove.
📞 Call Johnny directly: (512) 797-0965\n📧 Email: [email protected]
— Johnny Ronca, Compass Austin
— Johnny Ronca, Compass Austin · Lake Travis Luxury Waterfront Specialist
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deep-cove estate\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" with rare flat lot, private dock, 4-car garage, resort-tier outdoor amenities — listed agent-private through cross-brokerage network.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"🏡 \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"An additional 10+ off-market Lake Travis opportunities\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" across Lakeway core, The Hills, Spicewood acreage, and Travis Club pre-release inventory — full inventory available upon qualified buyer inquiry.\"}]}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Reach Johnny directly at \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"(512) 797-0965\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"tel:+15127970965\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" or \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"[email protected]\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"mailto:[email protected]\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" for current off-market inventory matching your specific criteria.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The 2026 Lake Travis Market in Real Numbers\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Here's the honest picture of where the market stands right now:\"},{\"type\":\"table\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"thead\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"th\",\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"Metric\"},{\"tagName\":\"th\",\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"Lakeway 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Market\"}]},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"53–75\"},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"Pre-release\"}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Months of Supply\"}]},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"11.0\"},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"New supply 2026\"}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Listings with Price Cuts\"}]},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"~60%\"},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"N/A (new construction)\"}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"School District\"}]},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis ISD (TEA \\\"A\\\", 90/100)\"},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis ISD\"}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Level (May 2026)\"}]},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"678 ft (94% capacity)\"},{\"type\":\"cell\",\"content\":\"Same\"}]}]}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Important context on these numbers:\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The Lake Travis corridor is \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"experiencing the broader Austin market correction more than Westlake Hills.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" Lakeway inland (non-waterfront) is the most price-sensitive segment, with roughly 60% of listings taking price cuts. This is the opposite of Westlake's resilience.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"But the segments don't move together.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" Lakeway entry-tier inland at $690K is a different conversation than Rough Hollow at $825K–$1.3M, which is a different conversation than premium Lake Travis waterfront at $3M–$8M, which is a different conversation than Travis Club's new pre-release inventory. A serious buyer needs sub-segment-specific guidance, not blanket \\\"the lake market is down\\\" advice.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Premium waterfront and properly-priced inventory continues to move.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" What's sitting: overpriced inland Lakeway with 2022-comp expectations. What's selling: realistic waterfront with deep-water dock access, gated community premium properties, and new construction in established luxury enclaves.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis Communities: What You Need to Know\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis isn't one market — it's at least eight distinct sub-communities with different price logic, lifestyle character, and buyer profiles. Here's the honest insider breakdown.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lakeway (Core / Original)\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The original developed area around Lakeway Drive and Lakeway Marina. Mature neighborhoods, established lots, mixed housing stock from 1980s-era ranch homes (often updated) to modern custom builds. Prices typically \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$650K–$2.5M\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" for inland; lakefront in the original Lakeway corridor commands $2M–$8M. Lower HOA density than newer communities. The Lakeway lifestyle: marina, City of Lakeway services, easy lake access, neighborhood feel.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Rough Hollow\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The signature master-planned Lake Travis luxury community. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"294-slip private marina\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" (one of the largest on Lake Travis), Highland Village amenity center (waterpark, pools, fitness center), resort-style yacht club. Prices range \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$825K–$1.3M\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" for established homes, with lakefront properties pushing $3M–$8M+. Strong HOA structure, family-friendly demographic, active community life. Days-on-market around 78 days currently — properly-priced sellers still moving inventory.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The Hills Country Club\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Established Lake Travis luxury community built around \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" in Lakeway. More traditional and established than Rough Hollow — mature trees, older luxury homes (many renovated), country-club lifestyle. Prices typically \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$800K–$2M\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\", with waterfront and estate properties higher. The Hills attracts a loyal repeat-buyer demographic; supply turnover is lower than newer developments.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Serene Hills\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Newer Lakeway development with elevated Hill Country views. Mostly 2015–present construction, larger lot sizes, more reserved feel than Rough Hollow's amenity-center buzz. Homes \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$1M–$3.5M\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\", with custom estate builds pushing $5M+.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Travis Club (NEW for 2026)\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"THE Lake Travis luxury story of 2026.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" A 1,500-acre development on Lake Travis in Spicewood. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Beau Welling-designed championship golf course opening mid-2026.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" Private marina, custom homesite tiers, master-planned amenity infrastructure. Homesites priced \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$700K–$3.4M+\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" with custom builds going significantly higher. New luxury communities of this scale on Lake Travis are extremely rare — Travis Club is the development to watch for buyers entering the lake market in 2026.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Costa Bella / Lakeway Lakefront Estates\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The premium Lake Travis waterfront in the Lakeway corridor — gated, ultra-private, estate-caliber properties with direct lake access and private boat docks. Prices typically \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$4M–$15M+\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\", with some generational properties rarely coming available. This is where Johnny's celebrity waterfront clients have closed. Inventory is famously off-market-dominant.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Hudson Bend / Marshall Ford Corridor\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The mid-lake premium corridor. Deep coves, generally STR-friendly jurisdiction, balanced access to both downtown Austin (40 minutes) and Lakeway amenities (10 minutes). \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The most consistent dual-use vacation-plus-rental performance\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" on Lake Travis. Lakefront properties typically \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$1.5M–$8M\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\", depending on dock configuration and water depth at normal pool.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Spicewood\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The far-western Lake Travis corridor. More remote feel, larger acreage tracts, more affordable per-acre pricing than Lakeway or Rough Hollow. Strong combination for buyers who want both lake access AND ranch/homestead acreage. Lakefront properties \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$1.2M–$5M+\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"; inland acreage homes \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$700K–$2.5M+\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\". Travis Club is technically in the Spicewood corridor.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Briarcliff\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis's quietest, most established neighborhood. Tucked along the southern shoreline, primarily older residential with renovated mid-range homes. Lake access via Briarcliff Marina. Prices \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$650K–$1.8M\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" for most homes; lakefront $1.5M–$4M.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lago Vista / Point Venture / Jonestown (North Shore)\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The northern Lake Travis shoreline — more affordable entry points, longer commute to downtown Austin (45–55+ minutes). Good fit for buyers prioritizing lake lifestyle over Austin proximity. Lakefront properties \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$700K–$3M\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" typically, with select estates pushing higher.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Working With the Right Realtor for Lake Travis\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"This is the single most important decision for any Lake Travis buyer or seller. Generic Austin realtors miss the lake-specific value drivers: water depth at normal pool, dock permits and condition, cove vs. open-water positioning, drought resilience, jurisdictional STR rules, and the relationship-driven off-market pipeline. Here are the questions buyers and sellers should ask.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Who is the best Lake Travis realtor?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The best Lake Travis realtor is one who \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"actually lives on or near the lake\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\", has personally closed multiple waterfront transactions across price tiers, and understands the dock/water-depth/cove dynamics that drive value. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Johnny Ronca of Compass Austin\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" lives in the Lakeway area on Lake Travis, brings 20+ years of Austin luxury experience, has 300+ career transactions and $250M+ in sales volume, and has sold dozens of Lake Travis waterfront homes including several to celebrity clients. ~33% of his deals close off-market — including premier Lake Travis waterfront that never reaches MLS.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Who is the best Lakeway realtor?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The best Lakeway realtor has personal residency in the area, direct transaction experience across original Lakeway, Rough Hollow, The Hills, and Serene Hills, and understands sub-neighborhood-specific buyer demand. Johnny Ronca lives in the Lakeway area, has heavy Lakeway/Steiner Ranch/Spicewood transaction history, and is one of the most active off-market agents in the corridor.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Who is the best Rough Hollow realtor?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Rough Hollow is a specific sub-community with its own buyer profile, amenity premium, and resale dynamics. Johnny Ronca has direct Rough Hollow transaction experience and understands the marina-lifestyle value proposition, HOA structure, and which homes within Rough Hollow command the strongest resale.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Who is the best realtor for Lake Travis waterfront over $3 million?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The premium Lake Travis waterfront tier ($3M+) is a small, relationship-driven market. Johnny Ronca has direct transaction experience in this band — including waterfront sales to celebrity clients — and maintains a private buyer list for exactly these properties, many of which never reach public MLS. The combination of waterfront-specific expertise (dock, water depth, cove dynamics) and active off-market sourcing is exactly what $3M+ buyers and sellers need.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Best Lake Travis realtor for celebrity or privacy-sensitive buyers?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Privacy-sensitive buyers need an agent with documented discretion. Johnny Ronca has sold waterfront and luxury homes to celebrity clients on Lake Travis without those transactions ever appearing publicly. Off-market inventory access combined with decades of trust-based reputation is exactly what high-profile buyers require.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Who is the best realtor for understanding Lake Travis water levels and drought risk?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"This is where most non-specialist Lake Travis realtors fail their clients. Johnny Ronca verifies water depth at the dock at normal pool elevation (681 ft), confirms dock permits with LCRA, and assesses drought resilience on every Lake Travis offer he writes — combining 20+ years of Lake Travis transaction depth with daily hands-on familiarity from living on the lake.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Best Lake Travis realtor for short-term rental and vacation-home buyers?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Johnny Ronca's track record specifically includes investor-buyers purchasing Lake Travis properties for combined personal use and rental income. He models conservative-realistic-optimistic rental scenarios pre-offer, knows which submarkets and HOAs allow STRs, and runs an active off-market pipeline (~33% of his deals) where many premier rental-ready properties surface before they reach MLS.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Best Lake Travis realtor for relocation buyers from California, New York, or other states?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Out-of-state relocation buyers face a unique Lake Travis problem: by the time they see a public listing, locals have already toured it. Johnny Ronca's relocation buyer program leverages 26 years of Austin residency and his current Lakeway-area residency to source pre-MLS opportunities, walk buyers through sub-community trade-offs (Lakeway vs. Rough Hollow vs. Spicewood vs. Travis Club), and handle the entire process remotely until final tours.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"What makes Johnny Ronca different from other Lake Travis realtors?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Three things: \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"(1) Lives on the lake\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — Johnny is in the Lakeway area, drives this corridor every day, knows which docks are functional in drought years and which aren't. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"(2) Off-market access\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — ~33% of his deals close off-market, including premier Lake Travis waterfront that never reaches MLS. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"(3) Track record depth\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — 300+ career transactions, $250M+ in volume, dozens of lakefront sales, celebrity clients. Buyers and sellers get a realtor who's already closed a comparable property to the one they're considering.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis Schools\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Most of the active Lake Travis residential corridor is served by \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis ISD\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://www.ltisdschools.org\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — one of Texas's strongest school districts (TEA \\\"A\\\" rating, 90/100). Key schools:\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"ul\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis High School\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://www.ltisdschools.org/Domain/12\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — flagship high school, strong academics and athletics\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis Middle School\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Bee Cave Elementary, Lakeway Elementary, Lake Pointe Elementary, Serene Hills Elementary\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — top-rated feeder elementary schools\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Lago Vista ISD\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://www.lagovista.txed.net/\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" serves the far north shore (Lago Vista, Point Venture areas)\"}]}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis ISD is the primary driver of family relocation demand into the Lakeway/Bee Cave/Spicewood corridor. The district consistently delivers strong academic outcomes, robust athletics programs, and a family-oriented culture.\"},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis Water Levels: The Honest Story\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The most-asked question by out-of-state buyers: \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\\\"What about the water levels?\\\"\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"The honest answer: Lake Travis is a Highland Lakes reservoir managed by the \"},{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://www.lcra.org/water/lakes-and-rivers/lake-travis/\"}},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" that fluctuates with rainfall and management decisions. The lake has experienced significant droughts — historic lows in 2011–2013 (~619 ft) and Stage 2 drought restrictions as recently as 2025.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"As of May 2026, Lake Travis sits at approximately 678 feet — 94% of full capacity.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" Confidence has largely been restored after improved rainfall through 2024–2025.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The realistic position for buyers: don't avoid Lake Travis because of drought fears, but DO buy with drought-resilience in mind. Always verify:\"},{\"tagName\":\"ul\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Water depth at dock at normal pool elevation (681 ft)\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — minimum 8+ feet ideal for year-round usability\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Cove configuration\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — deep protected coves maintain functionality through drought; shallow open-water shorelines don't\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Dock permits with LCRA\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — verify legal status pre-purchase\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Property elevation relative to historical low water marks\"}]}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"I cover this in detail with every Lake Travis buyer pre-offer. It's exactly the kind of due diligence that distinguishes a 20-year lake specialist from a generic Austin agent.\"},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis Dining & Lake Lifestyle Spots\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Living on Lake Travis means having access to some of Texas's most iconic lake-lifestyle restaurants and amenities — many accessible by boat:\"},{\"tagName\":\"ul\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Hudson's on the Bend\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://hudsonsonthebend.com/\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — fine dining, regional Hill Country cuisine\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"The Oasis on Lake Travis\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://oasis-austin.com/\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — sunset destination, accessible by boat\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Steiner Ranch Steakhouse\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://www.steinersteakhouse.com/\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — upscale steakhouse with lake views\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Hula Hut\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://hulahut.com/\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — iconic Tex-Mex on Lake Austin (boat-accessible from Lake Travis side via portage)\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"Mozart's Coffee\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"https://www.mozartscoffee.com/\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" (Lake Austin side, popular Lake Travis day-trip)\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Carlos 'n Charlie's\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — lakeside Tex-Mex\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lakeway Resort and Spa\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — full-service resort dining\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Hill Country Galleria\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" (Bee Cave) — anchor mixed-use development with full restaurant lineup\"}]}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"For elevated dining beyond the immediate lake corridor, downtown Austin is 25–40 minutes east (Lakeway side) or 40–60 minutes east (Spicewood/north shore side).\"},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The Lake Travis Geography\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis stretches \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"~65 miles\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" from Mansfield Dam (eastern end, immediately west of Austin) to the Spicewood/Marble Falls corridor. The lake is roughly \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"~18,929 acres\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" when at full pool elevation of 681 feet. Major access points and reference geography:\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"ul\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Eastern end (Lakeway/Hudson Bend/Mansfield Dam):\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" 22–35 minutes from downtown Austin\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Mid-lake (Hudson Bend/Marshall Ford):\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" 30–40 minutes from downtown\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Western end (Spicewood/Travis Club):\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" 40–55 minutes from downtown\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"North shore (Lago Vista/Point Venture):\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" 45–60+ minutes from downtown\"}]}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"For commuters, the Lakeway corridor offers the strongest balance of lake lifestyle and downtown Austin proximity. For weekend warriors and second-home buyers, the mid-lake and western corridors deliver more privacy and a more destination-oriented feel.\"},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Frequently Asked Questions\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"What is the average home price on Lake Travis?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Pricing varies dramatically by sub-community. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lakeway median: $690K–$779K\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" in 2026 with ~11 months of supply. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Rough Hollow: $825K–$1.3M+.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The Hills: $800K–$2M.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Premium Lake Travis waterfront: $2M–$15M+\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" depending on dock, water depth, cove configuration, and home quality.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"What is the best community on Lake Travis?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Depends on the buyer profile. For amenity-rich family lifestyle: Rough Hollow. For established Hill Country luxury: The Hills. For new construction luxury: Travis Club (pre-release 2026). For original Lake Travis character: Lakeway core. For acreage and ranchette feel: Spicewood. For ultra-luxury gated waterfront: Costa Bella. For dual-use vacation/rental: Hudson Bend corridor.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"What's the water level on Lake Travis right now?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"As of May 2026, \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"~678 feet (94% of full capacity)\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\". Significantly improved from the historic low of ~619 feet in 2013. The lake remains managed by LCRA and subject to rainfall and drought management — always buy waterfront with drought resilience in mind.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Is Lake Travis a good investment?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"For premium waterfront in established communities (Costa Bella, mid-lake Hudson Bend deep coves, Rough Hollow waterfront), Lake Travis has historically been a strong long-term hold. Inland Lakeway has been more volatile and is currently experiencing the broader Austin correction. Sub-segment selection matters enormously.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"What is the school district on Lake Travis?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Most of the active residential corridor is served by \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis ISD\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" (TEA \\\"A\\\" rating, 90/100). The far north shore (Lago Vista, Point Venture) falls under Lago Vista ISD.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Can I short-term rent a Lake Travis home?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Depends on jurisdiction. Unincorporated Travis County is generally STR-friendly. Lakeway has specific STR regulations. Some HOA-governed communities (parts of Rough Hollow) have community-level rules. Always verify jurisdictional STR rules pre-purchase. The Hudson Bend / Marshall Ford corridor is the most consistently STR-friendly area.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"How many active off-market Lake Travis homes are there?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Off-market inventory varies, but Johnny Ronca currently has access to approximately 14 active off-market opportunities across Lake Travis. Reach him directly at \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"(512) 797-0965\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"tel:+15127970965\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" or \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"[email protected]\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"mailto:[email protected]\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" for current inventory.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Who is the best realtor on Lake Travis?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Johnny Ronca of Compass Austin\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" is one of Lake Travis's most active luxury realtors — 20+ years in the Austin market, 300+ closed transactions, $250M+ in career sales, lives in the Lakeway area on Lake Travis, has sold dozens of lakefront homes including to celebrity clients, with ~33% of deals closing off-market.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"What is Travis Club?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Travis Club is a 1,500-acre master-planned luxury community on Lake Travis in Spicewood. A Beau Welling-designed championship golf course is opening mid-2026. Private marina, custom homesite tiers priced $700K–$3.4M+, and master-planned amenity infrastructure. It's the most significant new luxury community on Lake Travis in years.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"How far is Lake Travis from downtown Austin?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"22–35 minutes for the Lakeway/Hudson Bend eastern corridor. 30–40 minutes for mid-lake (Hudson Bend/Marshall Ford). 40–55 minutes for the western Spicewood/Travis Club corridor. 45–60+ minutes for the far north shore (Lago Vista, Point Venture).\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Does Lake Travis have good dining and amenities?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Yes — iconic Lake Travis dining includes Hudson's on the Bend, The Oasis, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Lakeway Resort, and dozens more. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave provides full mixed-use shopping/dining/entertainment. Multiple marinas serve the lake including Lakeway Marina, Rough Hollow Marina (294 slips), and Briarcliff Marina.\"},{\"tagName\":\"h3\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Is Lake Travis affected by drought?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Lake Travis is a variable-level Highland Lakes reservoir and can fluctuate significantly. Historic low of ~619 feet in 2013; current level ~678 feet (May 2026, 94% capacity). Drought is a real but manageable consideration — buy with drought-resilient dock configuration and deep-water positioning.\"},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"A Real Lake Travis Story: The Famous Client Who Found Her Grandmother's Home\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"One of my most memorable Lake Travis transactions: a celebrity client (anonymized to protect her privacy) who wanted a Lake Travis waterfront second home. She'd grown up coming to Lake Travis as a little girl visiting her grandmother, and the lake held deep family memories for her. She wanted a place to relive those summers with her own kids and extended family.\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"We toured many properties — on-market and off-market. The flashiest, most upgraded homes weren't what she was looking for. Then I called around, worked my pocket-listing network, and found a \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"coming-soon off-market property\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" that no one had seen yet.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"It was at the tip of a peninsula with \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"270-degree views\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" in every direction. Deep-water cove. Several acres. A sport court for pickleball. Floor-to-ceiling windows. The kind of Texas Hill Country home where you walk in and exhale.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"But the moment that mattered was this: when she walked to the back door and opened it, \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"the screen door creaked exactly the way her grandmother's screen door used to creak\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\". The same sound. The same feeling. The same way it made her feel when she was a little girl staying on the lake in the summer.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"She knew. We made the offer. \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"I negotiated her $300,000 off the seller's asking price.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" The home was hers.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Here's what makes this story even more meaningful: she could have afforded a $10M property. She could have bought the flashiest, most upgraded $5M estate on the lake. Instead, she chose the home that emotionally connected with her childhood memories — a property in the \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"$3–$4M range\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" that simply felt right. That's the kind of buyer-first guidance I aim to deliver: helping clients find what genuinely fits their life, not what looks most impressive on Zillow.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"It wasn't the biggest house we saw. It wasn't the fanciest. But it was the one. A perfect lock-and-leave waterfront retreat where she can spend time with her kids and extended family, on the lake she remembered from childhood, in a home that felt like coming home.\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"This is the work that doesn't get done by generalist agents.\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" Finding a coming-soon pocket listing through a 20-year-old relationship network. Knowing which buyer profile matches which seller's quiet listing. Recognizing that the right home for the right buyer isn't always the most upgraded one on the market — it's the one that fits the buyer's actual life.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"This is what off-market access on Lake Travis really means. It's not a list of bargain properties. It's the ability to find the home that matches what you actually need — even when the home that fits you isn't on the public market at all.\"},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"A Second Lake Travis Story: The $6–$8M Coaching Retreat Estate\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Another recent client needed an extraordinarily specific Lake Travis-area property: approximately 8,000 sq ft, 6+ bedrooms for retreat guests, multi-acre privacy backing to a greenbelt, Hill Country views, a resort-style pool for hosting events, a four-car garage for his classic-car collection, fully landscaped and move-in ready. Budget $6–$8M.\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"A spec sheet that specific doesn't appear on MLS by accident. We worked active MLS AND off-market simultaneously — tapping pocket listings across multiple brokerages, Compass Private Exclusives, and direct Lake Travis-area listing agent relationships. We found the perfect property \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"off-market\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\", closed in the $6–$8M range, and the buyer is exceptionally happy.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Here's the kicker:\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" this home didn't just meet his needs — it transformed his business. He coaches high-net-worth CEOs and entrepreneurs, and the new home became the venue for VIP one-on-one and small-group retreats. The privacy, the views, the pool, the expansive layout, the cinematic feel of his promotional videos and marketing visuals shot at the property — it all let him \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"raise his retreat pricing by approximately 50%\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\". His clients gladly pay more because the experience justifies it. He now earns \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"millions of dollars more per year\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" than he did before this purchase.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"A home that pays for itself many times over. That's the real ROI of buying right.\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"We don't just find homes that match what's listed. We find homes that match what you actually need — and sometimes, what changes your life and business in ways you didn't expect.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Ready to Buy or Sell on Lake Travis?\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Whether you're searching for an off-market lakefront estate, considering a Rough Hollow purchase, listing a Lakeway home, looking at Travis Club's new luxury inventory, or relocating from out of state, the right next step is a 30-minute conversation about your specific goals.\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"I'll walk you through:\"},{\"tagName\":\"ul\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Currently active off-market Lake Travis opportunities (~14 right now across Lakeway, Rough Hollow, Hudson Bend, Spicewood, and the broader corridor)\"},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Sub-community trade-offs for your specific situation\"},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Accurate sub-community pricing rather than generic Lake Travis comps\"},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Water depth, dock, and drought-resilience verification on any waterfront target\"},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Travis Club pre-release information and qualification\"},{\"tagName\":\"li\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Sellers' off-market vs. MLS-launch strategy decisions\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Reach me directly at \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"[email protected]\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"mailto:[email protected]\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" or \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"content\":\"(512) 797-0965\",\"attributes\":{\"href\":\"tel:+15127970965\"}}]},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\".\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"— Johnny Ronca, Compass Austin · 20+ years · 300+ transactions · $250M+ in career sales · Lives on Lake Travis · Celebrity waterfront experience\"},{\"tagName\":\"hr\",\"void\":true,\"content\":\"\"},{\"tagName\":\"h2\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Austin Off-Market Luxury Homes: Your Lake Travis Pocket Listing Access\"},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\"Many of Lake Travis's most desirable waterfront homes sell quietly through broker networks, the Austin Luxury Network, and Compass Private Exclusives before they ever reach the MLS. With \"},{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"20+ years in the Austin luxury market, 300+ closed transactions, $250M+ in career sales volume, and dozens of Lake Travis waterfront homes sold including to celebrity clients\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\", Johnny Ronca helps clients gain access to luxury off-market and coming-soon opportunities first — across Lakeway, Rough Hollow, The Hills, Spicewood, Hudson Bend, Travis Club, and the broader Lake Travis corridor.\"}]},{\"tagName\":\"p\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"\",\"components\":[{\"tagName\":\"strong\",\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"Right now there are approximately 14 active off-market pocket listings on Lake Travis\"},{\"tagName\":\"\",\"type\":\"textnode\",\"content\":\" — ranging from $1.4M family waterfront to $18M+ estate-tier lakefront. 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There's plenty to do around Lake Travis, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Yoga by Dayna, Core and More Pilates, and Lago Vista Tattoo.
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Lake Travis has 15,215 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Travis do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 34,659 people call Lake Travis home. The population density is 1,169.331 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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