Lake Travis
Just 15 miles northwest of downtown Austin sits some of the area's most scenic and luxurious neighborhoods. The Lake Travis neighborhoods are considered those bordering the Colorado River as it widens into a lake and they become highly sought-after havens for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Key Details
What to Expect
Extreme livability with legendary views, incredible recreational offerings and the perfect amount of seclusion.
THE LIFESTYLE
Casual, yet sophisticated lifestyle punctuated by great amenities nearby.
UNEXPECTED APPEAL
Home to some of the best schools in the state.
The Market
A popular place to reside due to the exemplary schools. The Market - Mostly large, luxurious custom waterfront estates in a mix of architectural styles with a few master-planned communities, too.
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Coastal lounging is amplified with all the swimming, boating, sailing and water sports you could imagine.
Attributes
Scenic, Livability, Outdoor Activities, Great Schools, Water Sports
Around the Block
Where Austin’s dynamic past and sky’s-the-limit future converge.
It’s no wonder that an increasing number of residents are so drawn to the city’s energetic hub. Downtown is dotted with historic reminders of the enterprising frontier town Austin once was (see the built-for-a-cattle-baron Driskill Hotel) and is abuzz with the creative energy of the start-ups and tech companies that have been relocating here.
What to Expect
Busy sidewalks and a new skyscraper seemingly every week.
Downtown’s sidewalks hum with office workers and scooter-riding visitors, but they become noticeably more mobbed on weekend evenings and during the city’s headline-making festivals, like South by Southwest. The local joke is that the official bird of Austin is the construction crane.
The Lifestyle
The ideal balance of work and play.
Both tourists and business professionals are happily surrounded here by a full spectrum of fine restaurants, food trucks, and watering holes, particularly around Sixth Street and Rainey Street. And, as you would expect of the self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, there is an abundance of worthy nightlife venues. Most retail is centered around the 2nd Street District.
Unexpected Appeal
Green spaces that temper all the sleek concrete.
Downtown’s southern boundary kisses a shimmering stretch of the Colorado River. Urban dwellers (and their pups) enjoy the well-maintained trails along the river’s edge and fill the smooth waterway with a small flotilla of stand-up paddleboards and kayaks.
The Market
Sky-high condos and apartments with prices to match.
Single-family homes are the outliers here. Instead, downtown’s ballooning population has largely traded yards and rush-hour headaches for the horizon-scanning views and balconies of the many luxury high-rise buildings that have gone up in the last decade.
You'll Fall In Love With
Downtown’s homegrown hideaways.
Unlike a lot of urban cores, Austin’s downtown is anything but staid. Just like the rest of the city, the vibe here is mellow and down-to-earth, as evidenced by the many friendly gathering spots and beer gardens, like the creekside Easy Tiger and the 1866 Scholz Garten.
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