Market Overview for South Lake Travis
There are 211 active listings in South Lake Travis with a median list price of $890K and a median sold price of $790K.
Homes average 53 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 46 homes have sold, with 515 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $353.
About South Lake Travis
South Lake Travis covers the southern shore of Lake Travis on the western edge of the Lakeway area in western Travis County. Lake Travis is a Highland Lakes reservoir on the Colorado River, impounded by Mansfield Dam and managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority; it covers about 19,000 acres at full pool, runs roughly 64 miles upriver, and has about 270 miles of shoreline. Housing along this stretch of the shore ranges from 1970s-to-1990s homes on and around Lakeway Drive with mature landscaping to later construction in The Hills of Lakeway. Waterfront and near-waterfront lots, boat docks and marina access define the area's housing stock.
Lake Travis Independent School District serves the area with 11 campuses: seven elementary schools, three middle schools and Lake Travis High School. LTISD earned an "A" overall accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-26 accountability year, scoring 91 of 100 — its second consecutive A — with nine of its 11 campuses earning individual A ratings.
Lake Travis recreation runs through parks operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority, Travis County and the shoreline cities. Bob Wentz Park covers 211 acres with a sand volleyball court, swimming and scuba diving. Pace Bend Park, on a peninsula on the western side of the lake, covers 1,368 acres with more than nine miles of shoreline, three boat ramps, 20 improved campsites with water and electrical hook-ups, and designated swimming coves; no lifeguard is on duty. Mansfield Dam Park, 71 acres at the dam itself, has the deepest boat ramp on the lake, paved multi-use trails, a designated swim cove and an underwater dive park whose attractions include sunken boats and historic dam construction materials. The Oasis on Lake Travis, established in 1982, sits on a bluff 450 feet above the water and at about 30,000 square feet is commonly described as the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas.
Employers in and near the South Lake Travis area include Lake Travis Independent School District; Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, a 106-bed hospital at 100 Medical Parkway with a 23-bed emergency department, surgical suites and inpatient services; and Lakeway Resort and Spa, a 168-room lakefront resort with a spa, conference facilities and a marina, which opened in 1963. Outpatient medical practices cluster in the Lakeway Medical Village beside the hospital, and retail is concentrated along Lakeway Drive and the RR 620 corridor.
Living in South Lake Travis
South Lake Travis pairs shoreline recreation with Lake Travis ISD schools. Downtown Austin is roughly 25 miles east; the usual routes are RR 620 to RM 2222, or SH 71 east through Bee Cave. Day-to-day retail sits along Lakeway Drive and the RR 620 corridor, and the Lakeway Medical Village next to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway on Medical Parkway concentrates outpatient practices close to home.
Weekend recreation centers on the water — paddleboarding in Devil's Cove, boat rentals from the marinas along the southern shore, and Lake Travis Zipline Adventures in Volente, which runs five ziplines ranging from 250 feet to more than 2,800 feet at speeds up to 65 mph. Lakeway Resort and Spa offers pools, spa services and lakeside dining. Volente Beach Waterpark on the north shore has four slide attractions, a private beach and swim area, two pools and lakeside dining. The Oasis on Lake Travis provides multi-level deck dining and live music on a bluff above the water, and golf in the area runs through The Hills Country Club in the Lakeway area, whose 72 holes include The Hills — the first Austin course designed by Jack Nicklaus — and Flintrock Falls, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II.
Things to Do in South Lake Travis
- The Oasis on Lake Travis: Multi-level restaurant on a bluff 450 feet above Lake Travis, established 1982. At about 30,000 square feet it is commonly described as the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas, with a seating capacity of roughly 2,500.
- Pace Bend Park: 1,368-acre Travis County park on a Lake Travis peninsula with more than nine miles of shoreline, three boat ramps, 20 improved campsites with water and electrical hook-ups, and designated swimming coves. No lifeguard on duty.
- Mansfield Dam Park: 71-acre Travis County park with the deepest boat ramp on Lake Travis, a designated swim cove, paved multi-use trails and an underwater dive park with sunken boats and historic dam construction materials.
- Bob Wentz Park: 211-acre Travis County park on Lake Travis with a sand volleyball court, swimming and scuba diving.
- Lake Travis Zipline Adventures: Zipline course in Volente with five lines ranging from 250 feet to more than 2,800 feet, reaching speeds up to 65 mph. The operator describes the longest line as the longest and fastest in Texas.
- The Hills Country Club: Private club in the Lakeway area with 72 holes of golf, including The Hills — the first Austin course designed by Jack Nicklaus — and Flintrock Falls, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II.
Major Employers in South Lake Travis
- Lake Travis Independent School District (Education): District serving Lakeway, Bee Cave, The Hills, Briarcliff and surrounding western Travis County across 11 campuses.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway (Healthcare): 106-bed hospital at 100 Medical Parkway in Lakeway with a 23-bed emergency department, surgical suites and inpatient services.
- Lakeway Resort and Spa (Hospitality): 168-room lakefront resort that opened in 1963, with a spa, conference facilities and a marina on Lake Travis.
- City of Lakeway (Government): Municipal government, police department, parks and the Lakeway Swim Center serve the incorporated city on the lake's southern shore.
South Lake Travis Schools
South Lake Travis is served by Lake Travis Independent School District. Students typically attend Rough Hollow Elementary or Bee Cave Elementary or Lake Travis Elementary or Lake Pointe Elementary or West Cypress Hills Elementary for elementary school, Lake Travis Middle School or Bee Cave Middle School or Hudson Bend Middle School for middle school, and Lake Travis High School for high school.
School District: Lake Travis Independent School District
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are median home prices in South Lake Travis?
Current listing counts, the median price and recent sale activity for South Lake Travis are shown on the Market Overview tab, which is refreshed from live MLS data.
Which schools serve South Lake Travis?
South Lake Travis is served by Lake Travis ISD, which operates seven elementary schools, three middle schools and Lake Travis High School. The district earned an "A" overall TEA accountability rating for 2025-26, scoring 91 of 100.
What's the typical commute from South Lake Travis to Austin?
Downtown Austin is roughly 25 miles east of South Lake Travis. The usual routes are RR 620 to RM 2222, or SH 71 east through Bee Cave; drive time varies substantially with traffic on the RR 620 corridor.
What water recreation is available on Lake Travis?
Lake Travis covers about 19,000 acres at full pool with about 270 miles of shoreline. Public access includes Bob Wentz Park, Pace Bend Park and Mansfield Dam Park, which together offer boat ramps, designated swim coves, scuba diving and camping.
Are there medical services in the South Lake Travis area?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, a 106-bed hospital at 100 Medical Parkway, provides emergency, surgical and inpatient care. Outpatient practices cluster in the adjacent Lakeway Medical Village.
Is South Lake Travis a waterfront community?
The area covers the southern shore of Lake Travis, and its housing stock includes waterfront and near-waterfront lots. Boat docks, community ramps and marina access vary by subdivision rather than applying to the whole area.
