About Bella Montagna
Bella Montagna is an established residential community located in Lakeway, Texas, a hillside community in western Travis County positioned within the Texas Hill Country. The neighborhood is situated in zip code 78734 and is part of the broader Lakeway master-planned community that developed along the western shores of Lake Travis beginning in the 1970s. Bella Montagna encompasses a portion of Lakeway characterized by elevated terrain, native oak and cedar groves, and views toward Lake Travis and the surrounding Hill Country landscape. The community developed primarily during the 1980s and 1990s with custom and semi-custom homes designed to complement the natural topography and preserve the existing tree canopy.
Homes in Bella Montagna range from approximately $550,000 to $1,400,000, with a median sale price around $850,000 and average price per square foot near $280. The housing stock consists primarily of three- to five-bedroom single-family residences ranging from 2,200 to 4,800 square feet, situated on lots typically between 0.5 and 2 acres. Construction styles include stone and stucco exteriors, open floor plans with high ceilings, and covered outdoor living areas reflecting Hill Country estate architecture. Many homes feature views of Lake Travis, decks overlooking the Hill Country, or access to natural areas with mature trees and native vegetation. The community appeals to established families, retirees, and those seeking full-time Hill Country living with access to water recreation. Properties in Bella Montagna typically appreciate steadily, with median days on market around 50 days reflecting the niche market of larger, higher-priced Hill Country homes. Annual property taxes typically range from 0.6 to 0.8 percent of home value.
Bella Montagna is served by Lake Travis Independent School District, which covers a large area of western Travis County and parts of Williamson County. Students in the community are zoned for Lakeway Elementary for grades Pre-K through 5, Lakeway Middle School for grades 6 through 8, and Lake Travis High School for grades 9 through 12. Lake Travis ISD operates 24 campuses serving approximately 14,000 students across an area spanning from Lakeway to Steiner Ranch and beyond. The district has earned consistent recognition from the Texas Education Agency and offers Advanced Placement, dual-credit college programs, and career and technical education. Lake Travis High School is known for strong athletics programs, particularly water-based sports given the community's proximity to Lake Travis.
The commute from Bella Montagna to downtown Austin takes approximately 35 to 50 minutes via Highway 71 and I-35 or Loop 1, depending on traffic and the specific downtown destination. The community is approximately 20 miles west of downtown Austin's central business district and sits within the Lake Travis water recreation area. Domain shopping and employment centers in North Austin are approximately 35 to 45 minutes east via the Lake Travis corridor and US-183. Local amenities in Lakeway include dining, shopping, and recreational facilities integrated throughout the community. The Lake Travis area provides direct access to water recreation including boating, fishing, and water sports on the 22,000-acre lake, a defining feature of Hill Country living in the Lakeway area. Several grocery stores and restaurants serve the Lakeway community.
