Market Overview for Hudson Bend
There are 57 active listings in Hudson Bend with a median list price of $755K and a median sold price of $685K.
Homes average 86 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 44 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $399.
About Hudson Bend
Hudson Bend is a lakeside community in the Hill Country west of Austin, situated along the southern shore of Lake Travis in Travis County. The area occupies a distinctive peninsula-like bend in the lake, giving many properties direct waterfront access or elevated views of the water and surrounding hills. Hudson Bend Road serves as the primary corridor through this unincorporated community.
Homes in Hudson Bend range from approximately $400,000 to over $1.5 million, with lakefront and lake-view properties commanding the highest prices. The housing stock is diverse, spanning modest ranch homes from the 1970s and 1980s to custom-built luxury residences on large wooded lots. Many properties feature boat docks, private lake access, and outdoor living spaces designed around the waterfront lifestyle.
Hudson Bend is served by Lake Travis Independent School District (Lake Travis ISD), a TEA-rated district in Central Texas. Students typically attend Lake Travis Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis High is consistently ranked among the leading public high schools in the Austin metro area for academics and athletics.
The community is approximately 25-30 minutes from downtown Austin via Ranch-to-Market Road 620 and Loop 360. The Lakeway and Bee Cave commercial corridors are 10-15 minutes south, providing grocery, dining, and retail options. Hudson Bend's location offers Lake Travis waterfront living, Hill Country scenery, and access to Lake Travis ISD.
Living in Hudson Bend
Hudson Bend offers a Hill Country lake lifestyle that is difficult to replicate elsewhere in the Austin metro. Properties from $400K to over $1.5M provide access to Lake Travis — whether through direct waterfront lots with private docks or elevated homesites with panoramic lake and hill views. The pace of life here is quieter and more relaxed than Austin's urban neighborhoods, with boating, fishing, and sunset watching as everyday activities.
Lake Travis ISD is a major draw, with Lake Travis High School consistently ranking among the leading public schools in the region. Daily errands are handled in Lakeway or Bee Cave, both 10-15 minutes south along FM 620, while downtown Austin is a 25-30 minute drive. Residents accept the longer commute in exchange for the waterfront setting, larger lot sizes, and the Hill Country character that defines life along Lake Travis.
Things to Do in Hudson Bend
- Lake Travis: 65-mile-long reservoir in the Hill Country offering boating, swimming, fishing, paddleboarding, and waterfront dining. Multiple public boat ramps and marinas serve the Hudson Bend area.
- Hippie Hollow Park: Travis County park on Lake Travis near Hudson Bend, the only clothing-optional public park in Texas, with swimming access and lake views.
- Mansfield Dam Park: Travis County park at the base of Mansfield Dam with picnic areas, hiking trails, and access to Lake Austin below the dam.
- Hill Country Galleria: Open-air shopping and entertainment center in Bee Cave with restaurants, cinema, live music, and retail, approximately 15 minutes south.
- Oasis on Lake Travis: Well-known multi-level restaurant and entertainment venue overlooking Lake Travis, known for sunset views and live music.
- Pace Bend Park: Travis County park on a large peninsula in Lake Travis with swimming, cliff jumping, camping, and hiking trails.
Major Employers in Hudson Bend
- Lake Travis ISD (Education): School district serving the Lake Travis area communities
- Lakeway Regional Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital in Lakeway, approximately 10-15 minutes south
- Hill Country Galleria Employers (Retail & Professional Services): Mixed-use center in Bee Cave with offices, retail, and restaurants
- Downtown Austin Employers (Technology & Professional Services): Corporate offices 25-30 minutes east including tech companies and state government
- Bee Cave/Lakeway Commercial Corridor (Retail & Services): Growing commercial district along FM 620 providing local employment
Hudson Bend Schools
Hudson Bend is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Lake Travis Elementary for elementary school, Hudson Bend Middle School for middle school, and Lake Travis High School for high school.
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Public Schools
- Lake Travis Elementary
- Hudson Bend Middle
- Lake Travis High School
Private Schools
- Lake Travis Montessori - Private Montessori school serving the Lake Travis area
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hudson Bend in Austin?
Hudson Bend is an unincorporated lakeside community west of Austin along the southern shore of Lake Travis. It is situated on a distinctive bend in the lake off Hudson Bend Road, approximately 25-30 minutes from downtown Austin via FM 620 and Loop 360.
How much do homes cost in Hudson Bend?
Homes in Hudson Bend range from approximately $400,000 to over $1.5 million. Lakefront properties with boat docks and lake views command the highest prices, while homes farther from the water offer more affordable entry points.
What school district is Hudson Bend in?
Hudson Bend is served by Lake Travis ISD, a TEA-rated district in Central Texas. Students attend Lake Travis Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School, and Lake Travis High School.
Can you have a boat dock at Hudson Bend?
Many lakefront properties in Hudson Bend have private boat docks on Lake Travis. The area also has access to public boat ramps and marinas for residents without waterfront lots.
How far is Hudson Bend from downtown Austin?
Hudson Bend is approximately 25-30 minutes from downtown Austin via FM 620 and Loop 360. The Lakeway and Bee Cave shopping and dining areas are closer, approximately 10-15 minutes south.
What is the lifestyle in Hudson Bend?
Hudson Bend offers Lake Travis waterfront living with Hill Country scenery and Lake Travis ISD schools. The community provides a quieter, more relaxed lifestyle than urban Austin while maintaining reasonable access to the city.
