Market Overview for Volente
There are 14 active listings in Volente with a median list price of $1.3M and a median sold price of $1.2M.
Homes average 81 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 10 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $535.
About Volente
Volente is a small village in Travis County with a population of approximately 600 residents. Located on the southern shore of Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country, Volente sits along RR 2769 (Volente Road) northwest of Austin. The village is known for Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark, a popular seasonal attraction on Lake Travis. The surrounding terrain is hilly and wooded, with live oak, juniper, and native grasses typical of the Edwards Plateau region. Volente was incorporated to maintain local control over development in the Lake Travis watershed area.
Real estate in Volente consists primarily of single-family homes on lots ranging from one-quarter acre to several acres. The housing stock includes a mix of older homes from the 1970s and 1980s and newer custom builds from the 2000s and 2010s. Home prices typically range from $400K to $900K, with lakefront and lake-view properties commanding significantly higher prices that can exceed $1 million. The village has no commercial district; the only major commercial operation is the Volente Beach waterpark and marina. Residential development is low-density, and many properties feature native landscaping and Hill Country stone construction.
Volente is served by Leander ISD, one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas. Elementary students typically attend Grandview Hills Elementary, middle schoolers attend Leander Middle School or Cedar Park Middle School, and high schoolers attend Leander High School or Vandegrift High School. Leander ISD has earned consistent TEA accountability ratings and has opened multiple new campuses in recent years to accommodate rapid enrollment growth across the district.
Volente is accessed via RR 2769 (Volente Road), which connects east to RR 620 in about 10 minutes. From RR 620, US-183 and Loop 360 provide routes into Austin. Downtown Austin is approximately 35-40 minutes southeast. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 50 minutes away. The village has no public transit, and the rural two-lane roads can be slow during peak times. Anderson Mill Road to the east provides an alternate connection to the Cedar Park and US-183 corridor.
Living in Volente
Volente has approximately 600 residents in northwestern Travis County along the shores of Lake Travis in the Hill Country west of Austin. The population is primarily affluent homeowners, with median household incomes significantly above the Austin metro average. Most properties are single-family homes, many with direct lake access, private docks, or elevated views of the water, on lots ranging from a quarter acre to several acres. The median age is in the mid-40s. Household sizes tend to be smaller than in the family-oriented suburbs to the south and east, with a notable share of retirees, empty nesters, and seasonal residents who use lake properties as weekend retreats.
Day-to-day life in Volente is centered around Lake Travis and its recreational opportunities. Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark draws visitors from across the Austin area during summer months, and year-round residents enjoy boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and swimming in the lake when water levels allow. Grocery shopping, dining, and medical services require a drive to Cedar Park or the Lakeline Mall area, roughly 15-20 minutes east along FM 2769. Children attend Leander ISD schools, with bus routes serving the lake communities. The area is accessed primarily via FM 2769 and Lime Creek Road, which wind through the hilly, wooded terrain. Austin is roughly 30 minutes southeast, and Cedar Park's commercial corridors along US-183 provide the closest concentration of retail and services.
Things to Do in Volente
- Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark: Seasonal waterpark on Lake Travis within the village featuring water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and a sandy beach area with lake swimming.
- Lake Travis: 65-mile-long reservoir directly accessible from Volente with boating, fishing, swimming, and several nearby marinas for boat storage and launches.
- Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge: 28,000-acre federally protected habitat about 15 minutes north with hiking trails through golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo nesting areas.
- Hippie Hollow Park: Travis County park on Lake Travis about 15 minutes south, the only clothing-optional public park in Texas, with cliff access to the lake.
- Lakeline Mall: Enclosed shopping mall in Cedar Park about 20 minutes northeast with department stores, dining, and entertainment options.
Major Employers in Volente
- Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark (Recreation): Seasonal waterpark and marina on Lake Travis employing approximately 100-150 seasonal staff during summer months.
- Leander ISD (Education): One of the largest school districts in Texas employing over 5,500 staff across 40+ campuses in the Cedar Park-Leander area.
- Ascension Seton Cedar Park (Healthcare): Full-service hospital in Cedar Park about 20 minutes northeast providing emergency, surgical, and specialty care with over 800 employees.
Volente Schools
Volente is served by Leander ISD. Students typically attend Grandview Hills Elementary for elementary school, Four Points Middle School or Knox Wiley Middle School or Canyon Ridge Middle School for middle school, and Vandegrift High School or Rouse High School for high school.
School District: Leander ISD
Public Schools
- Grandview Hills Elementary
- Four Points Middle
- Vandegrift High School
Pre-Schools
- Stepping Stone Schools - Four Points - Early childhood center near Four Points on RR 620 about 10 minutes east, serving infants through pre-K.
- Kids R Kids - Steiner Ranch - Early learning center in the Steiner Ranch area about 15 minutes south, serving ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
Private Schools
- Summit Christian Academy - Cedar Park - Faith-based private school in Cedar Park about 20 minutes northeast offering pre-K through 8th grade programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volente Beach?
Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark is a seasonal attraction on Lake Travis within the village of Volente. It features water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and a sandy beach area. The park operates from spring through early fall.
What school district serves Volente?
Volente is served by Leander ISD, one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas. Students attend campuses in the Cedar Park and Leander area, with Vandegrift High School or Leander High School as the main high schools.
How far is Volente from Austin?
Downtown Austin is approximately 35-40 minutes southeast of Volente via RR 2769 to RR 620 and then US-183 or Loop 360. The commute can be longer during peak hours due to two-lane road constraints near the village.
Does Volente have lakefront property?
Yes, some properties in Volente have lakefront or lake-view positions on Lake Travis. Lakefront homes command higher prices, often exceeding $1 million. Not all properties in the village have direct lake access, however.
Are there restaurants and shops in Volente?
Volente has no commercial district beyond the seasonal Volente Beach waterpark and marina. Residents drive to the RR 620/Four Points area (about 10 minutes east) or Cedar Park (about 20 minutes northeast) for groceries, dining, and retail.
