— bed, — bath on 0.37 acres in Horseshoe Bay. Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657. $845,000. Llano ISD.
About This Home
Positioned just across from the Applehead Island amenity center, this .28-acre homesite captures the essence of refined lakeside living in one of Texas’s most exclusive gated communities. Applehead Island is a private paradise offering around-the-clock security and the prestige of one of Lake LBJ’s finest addresses. Very few lots remain available, and each existing home showcases custom architecture and timeless design—ensuring a distinctive, world-class neighborhood aesthetic. Lot 8’s prime location provides immediate access to the Island’s premier amenities, available exclusively to owners and their guests, including a resort-style multi-million-dollar swimming pool, private clubhouse, and newly designed pickleball and tennis courts. The lot enjoys a protected position mere moments from open water, ideal for creating a waterfront sanctuary that blends luxury, leisure, and peace of mind. Whether as a primary residence or an exceptional vacation retreat, this rare Applehead Island offering is your invitation to join a truly one-of-a-kind lakeside community with enduring prestige and impeccable standards.
Lot 8 Applehead Island Drive in Horseshoe Bay sits on 0.37 acres of cleared land positioned directly across from the Horseshoe Bay amenity center, offering rare access to Lake LBJ waterfront opportunity in one of Texas's most gated and exclusive communities. This unimproved homesite is priced at $945,000 and listed in Llano County, within the Llano Independent School District boundaries.
The property's location on Horseshoe Bay means immediate proximity to the community's private clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, newly designed pickleball and tennis courts, and around-the-clock security infrastructure. These amenities exist exclusively for property owners and their guests. The cleared lot eliminates land preparation delays and allows you to begin architectural planning immediately for a custom home that reflects the neighborhood's established standard of sophisticated waterfront design.
Water access defines this site's primary appeal. Positioned mere moments from Lake LBJ's open water, the lot provides natural protection while maintaining lakefront views and recreational opportunity. Waterfront living in Horseshoe Bay means boating, fishing, and water sports access without the volatility of larger reservoirs. Lake LBJ's consistent water level and manageable size make it ideal for year-round activity.
Horseshoe Bay itself operates as a private gated community with restricted entry, meaning traffic patterns remain predictable and property values anchor to membership exclusivity rather than public thoroughfare proximity. The neighborhood contains fewer available lots than most Central Texas developments, which historically supports stable appreciation for remaining homesites. Each existing residence on the island demonstrates custom architecture, establishing visual cohesion that new construction must meet.
The Llano ISD serves this address, with Llano Elementary, Llano Middle School, and Llano High School as the designated campuses. Commute times to major Austin employment centers and downtown vary by your specific workplace, but Horseshoe Bay's lakeside setting trades proximity for privacy and lifestyle quality.
This unimproved lot represents the foundation for a custom waterfront estate in one of Central Texas's most selective communities. Eighteen days on market reflects genuine scarcity of Horseshoe Bay homesites. The cleared condition, water access, and established amenity infrastructure position this property for owners who prioritize architectural control and lakeside exclusivity over turnkey convenience.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $845,000
- Listed
- May 7, 2026
- Price changes
- Reduced, down 10.6% from $945,000
- Property Type
- Land
- Lot Size
- 0.37 acres
- HOA
- $5,125/year
Listing information last updated August 27, 2026.
Listed by LPT Realty, LLC
MLS# 2273536 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Exterior & Lot
- Cleared
- Near Golf Course
- Lot Size
- 0.37 Acres
- Lake Front
Financial
- HOA Fee
- $5,125 / year
- Original List Price
- $945,000
Utilities
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at Lot 8 Applehead Island DR, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $845,000Original list: $945,000MLS 2273536
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
Price & Listing History
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $845,000
- Original list
- $945,000
- Price movement
- $100K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- May 7, 2026 · 162 days
Zoned Schools
Llano ISD
Llano
Llano
Llano
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Excluded from this estimate: property taxes and home insurance. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
HOA source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS, as of 2026-10-16T03:07:13.792+00:00; normalized from annual dues.
20% ($169K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$845,000
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List price
$845,000
Price per sqft
Not available
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
162 days
Original to current
$100K reduction
$945K original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 16, 2026.
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