
2 bed, 1 bath, 884 sqft on 0.50 acres in Volente. Volente, TX 78641. $1,100,000. Leander ISD.
Lakefront property on the Sandy Creek arm of Lake Travis with deep-water frontage. This offer comes complete with a recently updated charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom lakefront home with 884 square feet of living space nestled high up on a ridge overlooking Lake Travis. The property features an outdoor deck, perfect for entertaining or soaking in the surroundings views with unobstructed panoramic views of the lake and sunsets. The lot also has direct water access with its own private boat dock for all your lake fun. Located just a short drive to all the conveniences of the city and far enough outside of the city to not be distracted from the desired lifestyle of serene lakefront living
Deep-water frontage on the Sandy Creek arm of Lake Travis is the defining advantage at 8130 JOY Rd. In Volente in Volente, this 0.5-acre waterfront property pairs direct water access with a private boat dock, a combination that matters in this part of Travis County because usable shoreline and reliable lake access drive both enjoyment and long-term position. The home is within Leander ISD, with Grandview Hills, Four Points, and Vandegrift in the school path, which adds another layer of decision-making value for buyers weighing a second-home purchase against a primary residence.
The house itself is straightforward and efficient at 884 square feet, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in a residence originally built in 1975 and recently updated. That scale is part of the appeal here. Buyers are not paying for excess interior square footage that competes with the site. At $1.10M, or $1244 per square foot, the value discussion starts with the land, the waterfront setting, and the immediate usability of the property rather than with house size alone. The position high on a ridge overlooking Lake Travis shifts the experience beyond simple water access. It creates a broader visual field across the lake and gives the outdoor areas real utility, especially the deck, which works as everyday living space as much as it does for entertaining.
This is the kind of property sophisticated Lake Travis buyers look at through two lenses at once. First, it functions now as a compact lakefront residence with updated interiors, direct access to the water, and a dock already in place. Second, it offers control of a half-acre waterfront parcel in Volente, where frontage, elevation, and access are the factors that hold their weight over time. Days on market at 1 reinforces that point. Properties with deep-water frontage and a usable existing home do not tend to sit when the site fundamentals are this clear.
For a buyer who understands that luxury on Lake Travis is often defined more by shoreline quality, access, and setting than by raw house size, 8130 JOY Rd is a land-first acquisition with immediate enjoyment and durable long-term leverage.
Verified property facts
8130 JOY Rd is listed at $1,100,000 with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, 884 square feet, 0.50-acre lot. This places it above the ZIP 78641 single-family closed-sale median price of $675,000 (ZIP 78641 geography · single-family closed sales · median sale price · trailing 12 months as of Sep 30, 2026).
8130 JOY Rd is zoned for Leander ISD with assigned schools: Grandview Hills (6/10) (elementary), Four Points (7/10) (middle), Vandegrift (9/10) (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
8130 JOY Rd is a Residential built in 1975 featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, 884 square feet, 0.50-acre lot.
8130 JOY Rd is listed by Advantage Austin Properties. Keenan Group at Compass presents this IDX listing and provides the accompanying market analysis using MLS Grid / Unlock MLS data reviewed as of Oct 1, 2026.
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Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025+64.7% | — | $971,248 | — | — |
2024-14.0% | — | $589,596 | $800,000 | $62,151 |
2023+84.3% | — | $685,461 | $216,000 | $373,596 |
2022+9.2% | — | $371,845 | $216,000 | $469,461 |
2021 | — | $340,500 | $216,000 | $155,845 |
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
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$1,100,000
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List price
$1,100,000
Price per sqft
$1,244/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
205 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$1.1M original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 1, 2026.
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As of Oct 1, 2026, 8130 JOY Rd is offered at $1,100,000. The current MLS snapshot shows 625 active listings in 78641. Keenan Group has completed 13 verified transactions in 78641 within its 1,000+ completed transactions and $1B+ career volume across Austin.
8130 JOY Rd was built in 1975 (51 years ago). Buyers should budget for potential updates to major systems.
The MLS listing marks 8130 JOY Rd as waterfront. Confirm shoreline access, dock rights, and floodplain status from current property documents during due diligence.
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Current Price
$1,100,000
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025+64.7% | — | $971,248 | — | — |
2024-14.0% | — | $589,596 | $800,000 | $62,151 |
2023+84.3% | — | $685,461 | $216,000 | $373,596 |
2022+9.2% | — | $371,845 | $216,000 | $469,461 |
2021 | — | $340,500 | $216,000 | $155,845 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
| Address | Offered At |
|---|---|
| 2228 Long Bow Dr | $860K |
| 2212 Gabriels Horn Rd | $597K |
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