2401 Manana St, Austin, TX 78730

Set on one of the most iconic stretches of Lake Austin, 2401 Manana St. is a rare midcentury retreat that effortlessly balances architectural pedigree with laid-back Lake Austin living. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic aesthetic, the rotunda-style home features dramatic yet welcoming vaulted ceilings, warm teak cabinetry in the updated kitchen, and sliding glass doors throughout the entire living and dining space that opens to the expansive, flat lawn. Shaded by a canopy of mature oak trees and two producing heritage pecan trees, the lawn leads you gently toward +/- 100’ of private waterfront, where iconic oak trees frame the view. The calm waters here are ideal for water skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing—one of the best stretches on the lake for smooth conditions. The main house includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, while a detached two-car garage and guest suite offers its own living space, bedroom, and bathroom. On the water, a rare, grandfathered boathouse includes a full bathroom and lounge outfitted with a kitchenette, and the recently updated two-story boat dock features ipe decking, a hydraulic boat lift, touchless boat cover, shaded lounging and sunbathing areas, and even a jump gate into the lake. The property also boasts a full-yard sprinkler system and an updated water purification system. Located on a coveted neighborhood street, this home is within walking distance of Ski Shores Café (but just far enough to avoid the crowds), close to the natural beauty of Emma Long Park and all its recreational offerings, and benefits from a private neighborhood fireworks show on the Fourth of July. Tax and assessed values are estimates for illustration purposes only. All figures should be independently verified.

With about 100 feet of private Lake Austin waterfront and a 0.759 acre lot, 2401 Manana St delivers a kind of shoreline presence that rarely comes to market in Austin 78730. Set in Lake Austin, this Residential - Single Family Residence combines a 1971 midcentury profile with flat usable land, mature oak cover, and direct access to one of the smoother stretches of Lake Austin for skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing.

Priced at $4.90 million, or $1,803 per square foot, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,717 square feet. The layout reads as a true lake property rather than a house that simply faces the water. Vaulted ceilings create volume in the main living areas, while broad sliding glass doors keep the lawn, the dock, and the lake in view through most of the day. The kitchen has been updated with warm wood cabinetry, and the indoor-outdoor flow is the real advantage here. Mature pecan trees and established landscaping give the yard privacy and shade without taking away from the open waterfront feel.

The improvements at the waterline matter. A grandfathered boathouse is increasingly hard to find on Lake Austin, and this one adds lounge space, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. The two story dock has updated decking, a hydraulic boat lift, shaded seating, open sun space, and a jump gate into the lake. For buyers comparing true waterfront function, those details separate this property from homes that have frontage but limited day-to-day usability.

The location is one of the strongest parts of the story. Ski Shores Cafe is close enough for an easy outing, while Emma Long Metropolitan Park adds trail access, boat ramps, and some of the best outdoor recreation in this part of west Austin. City Park Road, FM 2222, and Loop 360 are the main connectors, with roughly 10 minutes to Emma Long Metropolitan Park, about 15 minutes to Loop 360, and around 25 minutes to downtown Austin depending on traffic. School district and campus information are not listed in the available property data, so buyers should verify current assignments independently.

After 211 days on market, 2401 Manana St remains compelling because the fundamentals are hard to duplicate: land, waterfront, privacy, dock infrastructure, and a proven Lake Austin location. For a buyer focused on long-term enjoyment and long-term scarcity, this is the kind of property that tends to hold its place in the market.

Lake Austin is Austin's most exclusive waterfront corridor - 22 miles of constant-level shoreline in 78732, 15 minutes from downtown. Waterfront homes start around $4M and trophy lots with 200+ feet of flat shoreline trade at $15M-$35M+. The lake is controlled by Tom Miller Dam, which maintains consistent water levels year-round - the key advantage over seasonal Lake Travis.

This is one of Austin's thinnest markets. Roughly 22 miles of total shoreline, and at any given time only 3-5 homes are actively listed. Many of the best lots trade privately through agent relationships before they ever reach the MLS. The finite supply creates a structural price floor that insulates Lake Austin from broader market cycles.

Buyers here want water access as daily life, not a weekend plan. Morning paddleboard, afternoon ski run, burgers at Ski Shores by boat, sunset from your own dock watching Hill Country ridgelines. The practical side matters too: you are inside Austin city limits with full services, 15 minutes from downtown, 10 from the Domain.

Four Seasons Private Residences is under development on 145 acres with 188 planned homes - the first significant new inventory since the lake was established. Eanes ISD and Leander ISD serve different sections of the corridor, both with strong school ratings.