Market Overview for Marshall Ford
There are 11 active listings in Marshall Ford with a median list price of $1.3M and a median sold price of $1.1M.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 5 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $588.
About Marshall Ford
Marshall Ford is a small residential neighborhood in northwest Austin (Travis County, zip code 78732), located off Ranch Road 620 near Mansfield Dam and Lake Travis. The neighborhood takes its name from Marshall Ford Dam, the original name of Mansfield Dam before it was renamed for U.S. Representative J.J. Mansfield after the dam's completion in 1941 by the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Homes in Marshall Ford were built from the mid-1970s through the mid-1990s, with some newer construction added in subsequent years. The neighborhood has developed incrementally over several decades rather than as a single master-planned community. Some homes sit directly on Lake Travis and others have lake views, making waterfront and water-view properties a defining characteristic of the area.
The area is served by Leander Independent School District and is situated near the Mansfield Dam crossing of RR 620, which connects northwest Austin to Lakeway and Bee Cave in the Hill Country. Nearby neighborhoods include Travis Vista, Comanche Trail Estates, and Steiner Ranch. Multiple marinas operate along the RR 620 corridor near the dam, including Marshall Ford Marina, providing boat slips, rentals, and lake access for residents.
The property tax rate for the area is approximately 1.83% (2025 tax year). The RR 620 corridor near Marshall Ford provides access to restaurants, services, and the Hill Country Galleria shopping center in Bee Cave, approximately 15 minutes south. Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park, a 215-acre Austin city park on the south shore of Lake Travis, is located nearby and offers meadows, hiking trails, and lake access.
Living in Marshall Ford
Marshall Ford is served by Leander Independent School District. Students attend Steiner Ranch Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Vandegrift High School, which are among the higher-rated campuses in Leander ISD.
Ranch Road 620 is the primary corridor, running north toward Lakeway and south toward Bee Cave and US 290. Downtown Austin is accessible via RR 620 south to Bee Cave Road or via RM 2222. The commute to central Austin is typically 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and route. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave provides shopping, dining, and entertainment approximately 15 minutes south.
The neighborhood's proximity to Mansfield Dam and Lake Travis provides access to lake recreation, marinas, and waterfront parks. Marshall Ford Marina and several other marinas operate in the RR 620 corridor near the dam, offering boat slips, rentals, and launch facilities. Mansfield Dam Park, a Travis County park, provides picnic areas, a boat ramp, and views of the dam and lake.
The property tax rate for the area is approximately 1.83% (2025 tax year). The Hill Country setting with lake proximity, combined with the Austin city limits location and Leander ISD schools, positions Marshall Ford at the intersection of Hill Country living and urban accessibility.
Things to Do in Marshall Ford
- Mansfield Dam Park: A Travis County park at Mansfield Dam on Lake Travis, with picnic areas, a boat ramp, and views of the dam and lake.
- Lake Travis Marinas: Multiple marinas operate near Marshall Ford along the RR 620 corridor, including Marshall Ford Marina, offering boat slips, rentals, and lake access.
- Hippie Hollow Park: A Travis County clothing-optional park on the shore of Lake Travis, accessible from RR 620.
- Steiner Ranch Steakhouse and RR 620 Dining: Restaurants and dining options along the RR 620 corridor near Marshall Ford, from casual to fine dining.
- Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park: A 215-acre Austin city park on the south shore of Lake Travis with meadows, hiking trails, and lake access.
Major Employers in Marshall Ford
- Leander ISD (Education): The public school district serving northwest Austin, including the Steiner Ranch and Marshall Ford areas.
- Lake Travis-area hospitality (Hospitality): Marinas, resorts, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses along the Lake Travis corridor.
- Austin tech corridor employers (Technology): Major technology employers in Austin are accessible via RR 620 and RM 2222, including Apple, Indeed, and others along the MoPac corridor.
- Bee Cave / Lakeway commercial centers (Retail / Services): The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave and Lakeway commercial areas provide retail, dining, and professional services.
Marshall Ford Schools
Marshall Ford is served by Leander Independent School District. Students attend Steiner Ranch Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Vandegrift High School.
School District: Leander ISD
Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Marshall Ford neighborhood?
Marshall Ford is in northwest Austin (78732), off Ranch Road 620 near Mansfield Dam and Lake Travis. The neighborhood is named after Marshall Ford Dam, the original name of Mansfield Dam.
What school district serves Marshall Ford?
Marshall Ford is served by Leander Independent School District. Students attend Steiner Ranch Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Vandegrift High School.
Do homes in Marshall Ford have lake access?
Some homes in Marshall Ford sit directly on Lake Travis, and others have lake views. Marshall Ford Marina and other marinas along RR 620 provide additional lake access.
How old are the homes in Marshall Ford?
Most homes were built from the mid-1970s through the mid-1990s, with some newer construction added in later years. The neighborhood developed incrementally rather than as a single master-planned community.
How far is Marshall Ford from downtown Austin?
The commute to central Austin is typically 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and route, via RR 620 south to Bee Cave Road or via RM 2222.
