Market Overview for Lakeside at Tessera
There are 33 active listings in Lakeside at Tessera with a median list price of $532K and a median sold price of $489K.
Homes average 115 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 49 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $204.
About Lakeside at Tessera
Lakeside at Tessera on Lake Travis is an 877-acre master-planned community on the north shore of Lake Travis in Lago Vista, Texas, in western Travis County. At build-out the community is planned to include approximately 2,030 residences, and construction is ongoing with homes from multiple national and regional builders — including Toll Brothers, Westin Homes, Saratoga Homes, Trophy Signature Homes, Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, and Lennar. The development was named "Best Master Planned Community of the Year" by the Austin Business Journal.
The community is framed by Lake Travis to the south and the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge to the west and north, giving the development direct lakefront exposure and protected Hill Country habitat along its outer edges. Resort-scale amenities are part of the master plan and include an infinity-edge pool with splash pad, an open-air event pavilion, miles of hike and bike trails, approximately one mile of private lake shoreline with beach access, and a private resident boat launch.
Home prices at Lakeside at Tessera span a range set by the participating builders, from mid-sized single-family homes on interior lots to larger plans on premium lots closer to the lake. The community is approximately 35 to 40 miles northwest of downtown Austin depending on the route, and is served by Lago Vista ISD.
Lakeside at Tessera is governed by a master homeowners association that oversees the amenity center, pool, event pavilion, trails, and shoreline access, and HOA dues cover the maintenance of the shared amenities and common infrastructure throughout the 877-acre footprint. The community is not a gated development — access is open — but the private resident boat launch and private shoreline are reserved for residents. The community sits within a broader Lake Travis north-shore corridor that also includes Lago Vista proper, Point Venture, and Jonestown, each with their own municipal and governance structures.
Living in Lakeside at Tessera
Daily life at Lakeside at Tessera revolves around the lake and the community amenities. The neighborhood's private boat launch gives residents direct access to Lake Travis — the largest of the Highland Lakes at roughly 19,000 acres — for boating, fishing, waterskiing, and swimming. The approximately one mile of private shoreline and beach area serves as the community's lakefront anchor. Hike and bike trails connect residential sections to the amenity center, pool, and event pavilion, and the adjacent Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge provides protected Hill Country habitat to the west and north.
Day-to-day services are concentrated in nearby Lago Vista, a small lakefront community with a grocery store, restaurants, healthcare, and a K-12 school system. Larger retail — H-E-B, Target, and restaurants along 183A and Lakeline — is approximately 15 to 25 miles east in Cedar Park and Leander. Downtown Austin is approximately 35 to 40 miles southeast, typically 50 to 70 minutes depending on route and traffic.
Lakeside at Tessera is served by Lago Vista ISD. The community is part of a broader Lake Travis lakefront residential corridor on the north shore that has grown significantly since the 2010s.
Things to Do in Lakeside at Tessera
- Use the community's private Lake Travis amenities: Lakeside at Tessera's master plan includes a private resident boat launch, approximately one mile of private lake shoreline with beach access, and an infinity-edge pool with splash pad, giving residents direct Lake Travis waterfront recreation.
- Hike the trails and visit the event pavilion: Miles of internal hike and bike trails wind through the 877-acre community, and an open-air event pavilion hosts community gatherings. The trails connect residential sections to the amenity center and lakefront.
- Explore Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge: The Balcones Canyonlands NWR borders Lakeside at Tessera to the west and north. The refuge protects Hill Country habitat for the endangered Golden-cheeked warbler and Black-capped vireo, and offers public hiking at designated access points.
- Boat and fish on Lake Travis: Lake Travis is the largest of the Texas Highland Lakes at approximately 19,000 acres, stretching roughly 65 miles along the Colorado River. It supports boating, fishing (striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish), waterskiing, wakeboarding, and swimming.
- Visit Lago Vista and nearby Jonestown: The small lakefront communities of Lago Vista and Jonestown offer local dining, services, and additional lake access. Both have historically served as residential and vacation communities on Lake Travis's north shore.
Major Employers in Lakeside at Tessera
- Lago Vista ISD (Education): Lago Vista Independent School District serves Lakeside at Tessera and surrounding Lake Travis north-shore communities, operating elementary, middle, and high school campuses and employing teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Lakeside at Tessera builders (Residential Construction): The ongoing build-out of the 877-acre community employs construction workers, trades, sales staff, and designers across multiple national and regional homebuilders including Toll Brothers, Westin Homes, Saratoga Homes, Trophy Signature Homes, Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, and Lennar.
- Lago Vista and Jonestown local business (Retail, Food Service, Professional): Nearby Lago Vista and Jonestown support local retail, restaurants, medical offices, and service businesses that employ residents of the Lake Travis north shore.
- Cedar Park / Leander employer corridor (Technology, Retail, Healthcare): The Cedar Park and Leander employment corridor 15 to 25 miles east offers technology, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing employment that is reachable from the community via 1431 and 183A.
Lakeside at Tessera Schools
Lakeside at Tessera is served by Lago Vista ISD, a small K-12 district serving the north shore of Lake Travis. The district operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Lago Vista.
School District: Lago Vista ISD
Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lakeside at Tessera?
Lakeside at Tessera on Lake Travis is an 877-acre master-planned community on the north shore of Lake Travis in Lago Vista, Texas, in western Travis County — approximately 35 to 40 miles northwest of downtown Austin.
How many homes will Lakeside at Tessera have at build-out?
The master plan calls for approximately 2,030 residences at build-out. Construction is ongoing across multiple builders, and home availability and plans change as phases open.
Who are the builders at Lakeside at Tessera?
Lakeside at Tessera is being built by a group of national and regional homebuilders including Toll Brothers, Westin Homes, Saratoga Homes, Trophy Signature Homes, Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, and Lennar. Available floorplans and availability vary by builder and phase.
What amenities are included at Lakeside at Tessera?
The master plan includes an infinity-edge pool with splash pad, an open-air event pavilion, miles of hike and bike trails, approximately one mile of private lake shoreline with beach access, and a private resident boat launch on Lake Travis.
What school district serves Lakeside at Tessera?
Lakeside at Tessera is served by Lago Vista Independent School District (Lago Vista ISD), which operates K-12 schools in the town of Lago Vista.
