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Market Overview for Lago Vista Independent School District

There are 300 active listings in Lago Vista Independent School District with a median list price of $525K and a median sold price of $446K.

Homes average 95 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 31 homes have sold, with 418 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $286.

About Lago Vista Independent School District

Lago Vista Independent School District serves approximately 1,873 students (2024-2025) across 4 campuses in northwestern Travis County, centered on the lakeside community of Lago Vista on the north shore of Lake Travis. The district covers almost all of Lago Vista plus all of Point Venture and portions of nearby Jonestown. District headquarters are at 8039 Bar K Ranch Road in Lago Vista (78645). Lago Vista ISD earned an "A" overall TEA accountability rating for 2020-2021.

LVISD operates 4 campuses: Lago Vista Elementary (PK-5), Lago Vista Intermediate (3-5), Lago Vista Middle (6-8), and Lago Vista High School (9-12). Lago Vista High School at 5185 Lohman Ford Road competes in UIL Class 4A Division 2. Mascot Vikings; colors royal blue and gold. Principal Janda Castillo. Enrollment 647 (2025-2026). The school was established in 1976 and has won state titles in cheer (2019, 2021, 2022 in 3A), girls cross country (2020 in 3A), boys golf (1987 in 1A), girls golf (1981 in 1A and 2004 in 2A), and One Act Play (2015 in 3A).

The city of Lago Vista had a 2020 Census population of 8,896 and sits along the north shore of Lake Travis (a Lower Colorado River Authority reservoir on the Colorado River, formed by Mansfield Dam). Lake Travis is part of the Highland Lakes chain and supports boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside recreation. The city is approximately 35 minutes northwest of downtown Austin via FM 1431 and SH 71. Lago Vista's residential character is dominated by waterfront and view-lot homes, with the original Lago Vista Country Club and golf course as a community anchor. Daily retail is concentrated along FM 1431 in Lago Vista and Hwy 183A in Cedar Park (~20 miles south).

Living in Lago Vista Independent School District

Lago Vista ISD covers most of Lago Vista (2020 Census population 8,896), all of Point Venture, and portions of Jonestown along the north shore of Lake Travis. The district sits in northwestern Travis County, accessible via FM 1431 from Hwy 183 / Toll 183A.

Lake Travis is the dominant geographic feature — a Lower Colorado River Authority reservoir on the Colorado River formed by Mansfield Dam, part of the Highland Lakes chain that runs from Lake Buchanan downstream to Austin's Town Lake. Lago Vista's residential character is dominated by waterfront and view-lot homes built across the steep limestone bluffs above the lake; established neighborhoods include the Highland Lakes Estates, Bar-K, and the original Lago Vista Country Club / golf course area. Point Venture sits on a peninsula extending into the lake.

Day-to-day retail is concentrated along FM 1431 inside Lago Vista (with H-E-B Plus, smaller groceries, restaurants, and local services). The closest major retail and healthcare are in Cedar Park ~20 miles south via Hwy 183A and in Leander to the southeast. Healthcare access centers on Baylor Scott & White Cedar Park and Ascension Seton facilities in the Cedar Park / Leander area.

Outdoor recreation defines the area. Lake Travis supports boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and personal watercraft. Hippie Hollow Park (Travis County) and several public marinas are accessible from Lago Vista. The Lago Vista Country Club golf course and Highland Lakes Country Club add additional recreation. Inks Lake State Park, Pedernales Falls State Park, and the Hill Country wineries along Hwy 290 west of Austin are within an hour's drive.

Things to Do in Lago Vista Independent School District

• Lake Travis & Highland Lakes: Lake Travis — a Lower Colorado River Authority reservoir on the Colorado River formed by Mansfield Dam — sits along the southern boundary of LVISD. Part of the Highland Lakes chain; supports boating, fishing, swimming, and personal watercraft. Multiple public marinas and private waterfront access points.
• Lago Vista Country Club & Highland Lakes CC: Two long-established golf courses inside the district: the original Lago Vista Country Club (anchoring the city's historic core) and Highland Lakes Country Club add additional recreation and event space.
• Hippie Hollow Park: Travis County park on Lake Travis, accessible from Comanche Trail. Texas's only legally clothing-optional public park; rocky shoreline access and lake swimming.
• Pedernales Falls State Park (~30 mi SW): Texas State Park along the Pedernales River with the namesake step-and-pool falls, hiking, swimming, and camping. Accessible from Lago Vista via FM 1431 to Hwy 281 south.
• Inks Lake State Park (~30 mi NW): Texas State Park on Inks Lake (the second of the Highland Lakes chain), with swimming, fishing, hiking, and the iconic Devil's Waterhole. Accessible via Hwy 29 from Burnet.

Major Employers in Lago Vista Independent School District

• Lago Vista Independent School District (Education): LVISD is one of the largest employers in Lago Vista, with administration at 8039 Bar K Ranch Road and 4 campuses serving approximately 1,873 students.
• Lago Vista Country Club (Hospitality / Recreation): Long-established country club and golf course inside the city; community anchor and seasonal employer.
• City of Lago Vista (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 8,896 residents at the 2020 Census.
• Lake Travis tourism / marina operators (Hospitality): Multiple marinas, lakeside restaurants, and tourism operators on Lake Travis employ a significant local seasonal workforce.
• Travis County government (Local Government): Travis County operations include road, parks, and other regional services across the Lago Vista area.

Lago Vista Independent School District Schools

LVISD operates 4 campuses serving approximately 1,873 students (2024-25): Lago Vista Elementary (PK-5), Lago Vista Intermediate (3-5), Lago Vista Middle (6-8), and Lago Vista High School (9-12).

School District: Lago Vista ISD

Public Schools

• Lago Vista Elementary - LVISD elementary feeding Lago Vista Intermediate, then Lago Vista Middle and Lago Vista HS.
• Lago Vista Intermediate - LVISD intermediate (grades 3-5) feeding Lago Vista Middle and Lago Vista HS.
• Lago Vista Middle - LVISD middle school (6-8) feeding Lago Vista HS.
• Lago Vista High School - LVISD's comprehensive HS at 5185 Lohman Ford Rd. UIL Class 4A Div 2. Mascot: Vikings. Established 1976. Principal Janda Castillo.

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