Data as of . Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin MLS (ACTRIS). City of Austin reflects closed sales within its city limits over the trailing 12 months.
Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan were exceptional! I called 3 Realtors to interview for the listing of my home, which I had lived in for 27 years. The first two calls went straight to voicemail and on the third call, Joe Keenan answered. We had a long chat about my home, the construction of our new home, the timing of the sale, etcetera. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan came over the next evening to discuss the listing. They were genuine, knowledgeable, had a proven plan and track record. Over the next couple of weeks, I did hear from the two other agents who also came to my home. One was very aggressive in wanting to list the home. It was during the time when you list on Thursday and have multiple offers on Monday. Unfortunately, I had several timing issues. My husband and I were building and weren't certain of the moving date to the new home and we didn't want to move out to sell and then have to move again. The other issue was closing could not take place before October 6 for tax reasons. We had begun to pack up our home and sell/donate some of our furnishings. The aggressive Realtor suggested we move the boxes to the garage, and she would add some of her furniture to stage the house, then we take a weekend away and she would have a showing. This was a good 2 months before we were ready to list. I found this very stressful and no longer considered her a potential agent. The other Realtor was ambivalent. He would list it and it would sell. No plan and no real interest. He was also not an option. So, we signed with Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan. I let them know that communication was my touchpoint. I needed to know what was going on. They came with a plan, which included their investment in the home as well, providing some of the upgrades for the listing. They managed the contractors to get the home ready, prepared a detailed analysis for pricing, which was tricky in light of the fact that the market had changed, no longer the Thursday to Monday sale. The staging and listing were perfect. The home looked beautiful, move-in ready. We did have to wait about 3 weeks for an offer, and they managed the negotiations well, keeping my best interest in mind. The closing went smoothly, and we couldn't be happier. I have let my friends and neighbors know that I would recommend Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan wholeheartedly. Excellent!!
Lynn Brown
Longtime Austin Homeowner in Jester, 78759
Jester
Last Friday, my wife and I bought a home in Mueller with Cara Keenan's expert support. That was our 7th closing, spread across the US and in various market conditions. Needless to say, that the...Read more
Last Friday, my wife and I bought a home in Mueller with Cara Keenan's expert support. That was our 7th closing, spread across the US and in various market conditions. Needless to say, that the Austin real estate market today is one of the most challenging for the buyers, especially for buyers like us who are new to Austin. As soon as we met Cara Keenan, she inspired in us a level of confidence and trust that we made offers and had one accepted within 2 or 3 weeks! This, in large part, was possible because of her knowledge of the market and the process, as well as her ability to answer our questions on myriad details. I am an unrepentant engineer, and she handled my queries with aplomb and ease! We could see how hard she worked at her job. However long her days were, she always returned our calls and attended to all the details without fail. Cara Keenan is always courteous, professional, and a real pleasure to work with. We think, as a real estate professional, Cara Keenan is truly world-class and a credit to any organization that she is part of. We are very grateful to her.
Raj and Giri Krishna
Mueller Homebuyers and Engineers
Mueller
My husband and I made an unexpected move to Austin recently. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan made it possible for us to not only find a beautiful home that fits our needs but also gave us the knowledge...Read more
My husband and I made an unexpected move to Austin recently. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan made it possible for us to not only find a beautiful home that fits our needs but also gave us the knowledge and understanding of the area so we could make an educated decision. From the time we met Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, they made us feel welcome and went the extra mile to make sure we had all the information we needed on each of the properties we looked at. They also introduced us to Austin in a way that friends would do. They told us about all the great places to eat, visit, and hang out. They both always made us feel like we could bring up any and all concerns we had and gave us the information we needed. Even after the close of escrow, they continue to check in on us to make sure everything is going well and that we have everything we need to begin to settle in this beautiful city. Thank you, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, for your hard work!
S.K.
Relocation Buyer from Out of State
Lakeway
I can't recommend Cara Keenan enough!!! For our first home-buying experience, she was everything we were hoping for and more. Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan were recommended by a colleague, but it was...Read more
I can't recommend Cara Keenan enough!!! For our first home-buying experience, she was everything we were hoping for and more. Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan were recommended by a colleague, but it was Cara Keenan who took point on our search (Joe Keenan was really helpful when we were out and about looking at properties). Throughout the whole process, Cara Keenan was super-responsive, proactive, extremely knowledgeable about the Austin market, made sure to check in about any concerns we might have and made suggestions that saved our butts when it came to negotiating on the property we went with. Even after the closing, she was helpful in coordinating some issues for us and smoothing out some work on the house before we were moving in. She takes real pride in her work, listens, eased minds and was just so helpful (and fun!). I've already recommended her to other friends for whenever they may want to start looking and know that if/when my husband and I need to move, she'll be our first call.
Sarah Dettenwanger
First-Time Buyer in Austin, TX
Barton Hills
Cara and Joe have been friends of ours for several years. My wife and I have referred several clients to them and they always do a very professional job with them. On this particular transaction in...Read more
Cara and Joe have been friends of ours for several years. My wife and I have referred several clients to them and they always do a very professional job with them. On this particular transaction in Travis Country they represented me as an investor and handled both the purchase and the sale and I couldn't have been happier. We are currently going under contract on another investment property and hopefully this one will provide me with the return I am after. And I plan on doing many more with them as my agents. I congratulate Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate on developing a great real estate business model via the best online product in the marketplace. It brings real and proven leads/customers to your agents while providing buyers and sellers the best search engine available. The time and money Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate devoted to it originally, and continue to refine, has got to have paid them back many times over. In the business world there is no substitute for expertise. So yes, I am a very happy client and referral source.
Jerry Pritchard
Investor and Referral Source in Austin, TX
Northwest Hills
We learned about Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan after they helped our next-door neighbor sell their house. Amazed as we watched them give our neighbor's house a facelift and sell it in a few days for a...Read more
We learned about Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan after they helped our next-door neighbor sell their house. Amazed as we watched them give our neighbor's house a facelift and sell it in a few days for a crazy high price. We had been thinking about selling since we had been in our house 20 years and are approaching retirement age. Really, more house (landscape, pool, age, etc.) than we really wanted to deal with at this stage of our life. We talked with Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan in October 2021 and they gave us some recommendations on what we could do to maximize the value of our house. We had not sold or looked for a house in over 20 years so we were basically new to the process. As you know the Austin market was booming and the best advice we got from them was to buy a place before putting our house on the market. So Keenan Group helped us find a new house, and provided recommendations for financing, moving, etc. Cara Keenan took care of "operation facelift." Zeroed in on key areas to update, selected the items, i.e. marble, tile, light fixtures, paint colors etc. everything. We let them design it since it was clear to us they understood the potential buyer market. We just paid the bills. Part of Keenan Group includes a very skilled contractor who has reasonable prices, has interior design sense, and works well with the Team. The house went on the market in April of 2022 and we got 5 offers over asking price after 4 days. The winning offer was way over our "best price" scenario. After looking at other houses for sale in our neighborhood we believe the "operation facelift" investment was returned about 10 times! Prior to moving back to Austin in 2000, we had purchased homes and lived in Chicago (Naperville), Phoenix (Scottsdale) and Pittsburgh (Cranberry) and built two homes (Lakeway, Scottsdale). Since 2000 there have been mind-blowing changes in the realty market thanks to technology, and they do a very good job of leveraging it. Keenan Group exceeded our expectations in every step of the process. From the design phase, house hunting phase, operation facelift, two closings, etc., etc. A TV reality show experience, without the drama. When we explain to friends and colleagues what we accomplished with Keenan Group, they don't believe it. The experience was really remarkable and we love telling people about it. We highly recommend Keenan Group!
Lake Travis Austin - Lake Lifestyle, Schools, and Market Guide
The west Austin and Hill Country lake corridor anchored by Lakeway, Bee Cave, Rough Hollow, Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, The Hills, and Lake Travis ISD.
#1 ABoR Team 2024·$1B+ Career Sales·1,000+ Homes Sold
Written by Joe and Cara Keenan - 25+ years selling Lake Travis, Lakeway, and Austin luxury communities.
5.0 · 176+ reviews|#1 Team - Austin Board of Realtors (2024)|$1B+ career sales|1,000+ transactions
Austin Neighborhood Guide
Lake Travis Neighborhood Guide - Austin Real Estate
Lake Travis Austin guide for Lakeway, Bee Cave, Rough Hollow, LTISD, waterfront living, clubs, marinas, schools, and luxury buyer strategy.
Who is the best realtor in Lake Travis?
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors team (2024), with 25+ years, 1,000+ homes sold, and $1B+ in career volume serving Lake Travis. The team's verified track record includes 20+ waterfront and lake transactions. Joe and Cara Keenan represent buyers and sellers in Lake Travis with data-driven pricing, full-scale marketing, and direct access to qualified luxury buyers.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Luxury Buyer Fit Snapshot
Compare Lake Travis on price, schools, and lifestyle access before scheduling private tours.
Buyer Fit
Best for buyers evaluating current inventory depth and value pockets in Lake Travis.
Lifestyle Fit
Lake Travis ISD (78734) helps anchor school-driven search and day-to-day livability.
Lake Travis is the west Austin lake corridor built around Lakeway, Bee Cave, Rough Hollow, Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, The Hills, Serene Hills, Sweetwater, Steiner Ranch, and Spicewood. In the 12 months ending October 11, 2026, 428 homes sold in Lake Travis at a median price of $683K (Keenan Luxury Market Index, from MLS closed sales). Lake Travis is a separate body of water from Lake Austin - they serve different buyers, price ranges, school districts, and boating styles. It is not one subdivision. It is a lifestyle market where buyers compare waterfront access, Lake Travis ISD, golf and private-club proximity, Hill Country views, marina access, and commute tolerance. The key tradeoff is simple: Lake Travis offers more shoreline, larger community variety, resort-style amenities, and broader price bands than Lake Austin, but it is a water-supply and flood-management reservoir with meaningful lake-level fluctuation. On this page, Lake Travis market data and the map cover homes within half a mile of the Lake Travis shoreline.
LCRA identifies Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan as the region's primary water-supply reservoirs, designed to fluctuate with drought and rain.
City of Lakeway describes Lakeway as a south-shore Lake Travis resort community with golf courses, marinas, parks, trails, and Lake Travis ISD.
The Lake Travis luxury cluster connects Lakeway, Bee Cave, Rough Hollow, Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, The Hills, Serene Hills, Sweetwater, Belvedere, Steiner Ranch, and Spicewood.
Source: Written by Joe and Cara Keenan - 25+ years selling Lake Travis, Lakeway, and Austin luxury communities.
Lake Travis is the strongest Austin-area choice for buyers who want a larger lake lifestyle without leaving the luxury west-side ecosystem. The corridor gives buyers multiple ways to live near the water: true waterfront estates, marina-oriented communities like Rough Hollow, golf and club communities like Spanish Oaks and Flintrock Falls, hilltop view neighborhoods, and amenity-rich master-planned communities in Lake Travis ISD.
This page should be read as the parent guide for the corridor, not as a replacement for the individual community pages. Lakeway, Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, Sweetwater, Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, Belvedere, Bee Cave, Hills of Lakeway, and Lake Travis ISD each answer a narrower question. Lake Travis answers the bigger question: which side of the lake lifestyle actually fits your daily life?
Lifestyle range: waterfront estates, hilltop view homes, golf-course neighborhoods, resort-style master plans, and lock-and-leave options all sit within the broader Lake Travis search.
School demand: the south-shore and Bee Cave/Lakeway side is heavily tied to Lake Travis ISD, but addresses must be checked because the broader lake also touches Leander ISD and other jurisdictions.
Amenity depth: buyers compare marinas, golf clubs, Lakeway parks, Bee Cave retail, trails, private-club access, and resort services rather than only comparing bedroom count.
Value spread: Lake Travis generally offers a wider range of luxury price points than close-in Lake Austin, especially for buyers who want more space, newer construction, or a larger community amenity package.
The core tradeoff is commute and water level. The lake lifestyle is real, but downtown Austin access is materially longer and Lake Travis water levels move with weather and reservoir operations.
Market Data
Current Lake Travis Market Data
In the 12 months ending October 11, 2026, 428 homes sold in Lake Travis at a median price of $683K, with a median of 90 days on market and a median of $268 per square foot (Keenan Luxury Market Index, from MLS closed sales).
As of October 11, 2026, Lake Travis had 378 active and 66 pending listings, with 10.6 months of supply and a 93% sale-to-list ratio in the 12 months ending October 11, 2026.
Median sale price, 12 months ending October 11, 2026: $683K
Closed sales, 12 months ending October 11, 2026: 428
Active listings as of October 11, 2026: 378
Product filter: Single Family Residence only
Price bands: review the live comp set by property type, lot, condition, and street-level position
Location & Commute
Daily Geography Around Lake Travis
The daily Lake Travis experience changes by shoreline. The Lakeway and Bee Cave side is the most practical full-time luxury lane because it combines Lake Travis ISD, Highway 71 access, FM 620 services, medical care, retail, restaurants, and established neighborhoods. Spicewood pushes farther into Hill Country privacy. Steiner Ranch and Hudson Bend sit closer to northwest Austin and Leander ISD.
For most Keenan Group buyers, the key map is not the lake outline. It is the triangle between Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Highway 71, with extensions into Rough Hollow, The Hills, Flintrock Falls, Spanish Oaks, Sweetwater, Serene Hills, Belvedere, and Spicewood. That triangle determines school routes, grocery runs, club access, airport timing, and the realistic downtown commute.
Downtown Austin: Lakeway and Bee Cave are often 25-45 minutes depending on route and traffic; Spicewood and deeper lake positions can run longer.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport: Highway 71 is the key route for Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spanish Oaks, Sweetwater, and Spicewood buyers.
Lake Travis ISD: many south-shore and Bee Cave/Lakeway addresses feed LTISD, but buyers should verify every property by address before relying on school assumptions.
Lake access: boat ramps, marinas, private docks, and community slips depend on water level, location, and operating rules; not all lake-area homes provide the same water utility.
Retail and services: Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave, Lakeway, FM 620, and Lakeway medical services form the day-to-day service spine for the corridor.
Culture
Local Anchors That Define the Lake Travis Corridor
Lake Travis is anchored by water, schools, clubs, and Hill Country topography. Buyers are not just shopping a house; they are choosing a daily operating system. The right fit may be a dock-oriented waterfront home, a golf community, a newer master-planned neighborhood with community amenities, or a private acreage position with lake views.
Lakeway: the established south-shore city with marinas, parks, trails, golf, medical services, and Lake Travis ISD access.
Bee Cave: the retail and service anchor for much of the southwest Lake Travis luxury corridor, including Hill Country Galleria and Highway 71 access.
Rough Hollow: the marina-centered master-planned Lakeway community for buyers who want lake access without necessarily owning direct waterfront.
Spanish Oaks and Flintrock Falls: private-club and golf-oriented luxury anchors that connect Lake Travis lifestyle with high-end residential demand.
The Hills and Hills of Lakeway: golf and club-oriented Lakeway-area communities with a more established residential feel.
Serene Hills and Sweetwater: newer Lake Travis ISD neighborhoods with strong buyer demand, trail systems, and Hill Country positioning.
Belvedere and Spicewood: lower-density Hill Country privacy and estate-style living west of the core Lakeway/Bee Cave service spine.
Pace Bend and Lake Travis parks: major outdoor anchors for boating, swimming, shoreline views, and weekend recreation.
Comparison
How Lake Travis Compares to Nearby Luxury Alternatives
Lake Travis buyers usually compare against Lake Austin, Westlake, Bee Cave, Steiner Ranch, and sometimes Lake LBJ or Hill Country resort communities. The correct answer depends on whether the buyer values water stability, commute, school district, resort lifestyle, or privacy most.
Compared with Lake Austin: Lake Austin is closer and more stable for dock use; Lake Travis offers more shoreline, more community variety, broader pricing, and a bigger open-water boating experience.
Compared with Westlake Hills: Westlake wins on downtown proximity and Eanes ISD; Lake Travis wins on lake lifestyle, larger community options, golf clusters, and a wider range of price points.
Compared with Bee Cave: Bee Cave is one of the key Lake Travis access points and often the practical retail anchor. Lake Travis as a corridor is broader and includes the waterfront, Lakeway, club communities, and Spicewood.
Compared with Steiner Ranch: Steiner Ranch is a defined master-planned community with Leander ISD and Lake Austin/Lake Travis adjacency. Lake Travis is the broader corridor and includes LTISD, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Spicewood options.
Compared with Lake LBJ: Lake LBJ has stronger constant-level second-home appeal; Lake Travis keeps buyers closer to Austin jobs, schools, clubs, and daily services.
Keenan Group
The Keenan Perspective on Lake Travis
#1 ABoR Team 2024·$1B+ Career Sales·1,000+ Homes Sold
Lake Travis is one of the most attractive luxury search lanes in Central Texas, but it is also one of the easiest to misunderstand. The map looks simple; the buying decision is not. A Lakeway home, a Rough Hollow marina home, a Spanish Oaks estate, a Flintrock golf home, a Sweetwater new-build, and a Spicewood waterfront property can all appear in the same broad search while solving completely different life goals.
Our first job is to separate romance from utility. Lake views are powerful, but the questions that protect value are practical: What happens at low water? Is the dock usable? Which school does this exact address attend? How long is the real commute? What are the HOA and club obligations? Is this a finished section or a construction-adjacent phase? What is the likely resale buyer pool?
#1 Austin Board of Realtors Team in 2024
$1B+ career volume and 1,000+ transactions completed
25+ years selling Lake Travis, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and west Austin luxury communities
Specific experience comparing Lake Austin vs. Lake Travis, LTISD vs. Eanes/Leander ISD, waterfront vs. marina-access, and club-community tradeoffs
The best Lake Travis purchase is not always the most dramatic view. It is the home where water access, school path, commute, amenities, HOA, and long-term resale all point in the same direction. That is the filter we apply before recommending a property.
Frequently Asked
Quick Answers About Lake Travis
Lake Travis is better understood as a west Austin and Hill Country corridor than as one neighborhood. It includes Lakeway, Bee Cave, Rough Hollow, Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, The Hills, Serene Hills, Sweetwater, Steiner Ranch, Hudson Bend, and parts of Spicewood. This page is the parent guide for that broader lake-lifestyle market.
Many south-shore Lake Travis communities are served by Lake Travis ISD, including much of Lakeway and Bee Cave. However, the broader Lake Travis area also includes addresses in Leander ISD and other districts depending on location. Buyers should verify the school assignment by exact property address before making an offer.
Lake Austin is closer to downtown and operates with much more stable water levels. Lake Travis is a larger water-supply reservoir with more shoreline, more community variety, more marinas, broader price bands, and stronger resort-style boating. Lake Austin is usually the prestige constant-water choice; Lake Travis is the broader lifestyle and value-spread choice.
Yes. Lake Travis is designed to fluctuate as a water-supply and flood-management reservoir, so water level affects dock usability, cove depth, shoreline appearance, boat-ramp access, and buyer perception. Waterfront buyers should review historical water levels, dock design, cove position, shoreline slope, and LCRA requirements before underwriting value.
Key Lake Travis luxury communities include Rough Hollow, Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, The Hills and Hills of Lakeway, Serene Hills, Sweetwater, Belvedere, Lakeway waterfront, Steiner Ranch, Travis Club, and select Spicewood waterfront and view properties. Each serves a different buyer profile.
The Lakeway and Bee Cave side is highly practical for full-time living because it has schools, medical care, retail, restaurants, parks, and daily services. Deeper Spicewood and lakefront positions may skew more second-home or privacy-oriented. The right answer depends on commute tolerance, school needs, and how often the buyer will use the lake.
Start with the lifestyle decision. If you want marina access and LTISD, compare Rough Hollow and Lakeway. If you want private-club living, compare Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, The Hills, and Travis Club. If you want newer master-planned communities, compare Serene Hills and Sweetwater. If you want privacy and acreage, compare Belvedere and Spicewood.
Keenan Group combines Austin luxury market experience with Lake Travis-specific diligence: water-level context, dock and shoreline questions, school-boundary verification, HOA and club tradeoffs, and community-by-community resale positioning. Joe and Cara Keenan have 25+ years of Austin and Lake Travis-area experience.
Median sale price, trailing 12 months ending October 11, 2026 · Keenan Luxury Market Index, MLS closed sales. Contact Keenan Group for a personalized comparison.
Homes for Sale in Lake Travis
Browse current listings in Lake Travis. Updated daily from Austin MLS.
