Market Overview for Emerald Point
There are 4 active listings in Emerald Point with a median list price of $572K.
The average price per square foot is $418.
About Emerald Point
Emerald Point occupies the northern tip of the Hudson Bend peninsula on the south shore of Lake Travis in western Travis County, approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Austin. The neighborhood is within the 78734 zip code and the broader Hudson Bend census-designated place, which had a population of 4,005 as of the 2020 U.S. Census and encompasses 4.0 square miles of land area.
The area sits on a peninsula bordered by the Colorado River on three sides, providing proximity to Lake Travis water access. Safe Harbor Emerald Point, a full-service marina at 5973 Hiline Road, offers wet slips for boats from 20 to 60 feet, transient slips, dry storage, a fuel dock, and a ship's store. The marina provides one of the primary commercial boat access points on the south shore of Lake Travis in the Hudson Bend area.
Homes in the neighborhood include both single-family residences and condominium units. Construction spans multiple decades, with housing stock in the broader Hudson Bend area built from the mid-1990s through the present. Lot sizes and home configurations vary across the neighborhood.
The neighborhood is zoned for Lake Travis Independent School District. Elementary students attend Lake Travis Elementary at 15303 Kollmeyer Drive. Middle school students are assigned to Hudson Bend Middle School at 15600 Lariat Trail, and high school students attend Lake Travis High School.
The Austin Yacht Club, located on Beacon Road approximately three miles south, operates a 30-acre sailing facility with a clubhouse, swimming pool, wet and dry slip storage, and an American Sailing Association-accredited sailing school. Mansfield Dam Park, a Travis County park approximately two miles north, offers a two-mile paved multi-use trail, boat ramp, swim cove, and underwater dive park. Ranch Road 620 and Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) provide the primary transportation corridors connecting the area to central Austin.
Living in Emerald Point
Daily commuting from Emerald Point follows Ranch Road 620 south to Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) or north to US 183 and SH 45 for access to the greater Austin metro. Downtown Austin is approximately 20 miles southeast, with drive times of 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The community is served by Lake Travis ISD, which operates schools across the Lake Travis area west of Austin. The zoned school feeder pattern runs through Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School.
Grocery and retail services are concentrated along the Ranch Road 620 corridor, with the Hill Country Galleria mixed-use center in Bee Cave approximately 11 miles south. Hospital services are available along the Ranch Road 620 corridor in the Lakeway area.
Lake Travis is the dominant recreational feature in the area, offering boating, swimming, fishing, and waterfront dining. The area's location on the south shore of the lake provides access to multiple marinas and boat launches. Safe Harbor Emerald Point offers slip rentals and boat storage within the neighborhood.
Things to Do in Emerald Point
- Safe Harbor Emerald Point: A full-service marina at 5973 Hiline Road offering wet slips for boats from 20 to 60 feet, dry storage, a fuel dock, and a ship's store on the south shore of Lake Travis.
- Mansfield Dam Park: A Travis County park approximately two miles north with a two-mile paved multi-use trail, boat ramp, swim cove, underwater dive park, pavilion, and playground. Entry is five dollars per person.
- Austin Yacht Club: A 30-acre sailing facility on Beacon Road approximately three miles south with a clubhouse, swimming pool, wet and dry slip storage, and an American Sailing Association-accredited sailing school.
- Lake Travis: A Highland Lakes reservoir on the Colorado River offering boating, swimming, fishing, scuba diving, and waterfront dining, accessible from multiple marinas and boat ramps near the neighborhood.
- Hill Country Galleria: A mixed-use retail and dining center in Bee Cave approximately 11 miles south of Emerald Point.
Major Employers in Emerald Point
- Lake Travis ISD (Education): Public school district serving the greater Lake Travis area west of Austin, with campuses along the Ranch Road 620 corridor.
- Hill Country Galleria (Retail): Mixed-use retail and dining center in Bee Cave approximately 11 miles south.
- Safe Harbor Marinas (Hospitality/Marine): Marina operator at 5973 Hiline Road providing slip rentals, boat storage, and marine services on Lake Travis.
- Austin Yacht Club (Recreation): Sailing club and school on Beacon Road with sailing programs, boat storage, and event facilities.
Emerald Point Schools
Emerald Point is zoned for Lake Travis Independent School District. The feeder pattern runs through Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School.
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Public Schools
- Lake Travis Elementary
- Hudson Bend Middle
- Lake Travis High School
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is Emerald Point in?
Lake Travis ISD. Zoned schools are Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School.
Is there a marina in Emerald Point?
Yes. Safe Harbor Emerald Point at 5973 Hiline Road is a full-service marina offering wet slips for boats from 20 to 60 feet, dry storage, a fuel dock, and a ship's store.
Is Emerald Point a gated community?
Emerald Point does not appear in gated community listings for the Hudson Bend area. The neighborhood includes both single-family homes and condominium units.
What zip code is Emerald Point in?
78734. Emerald Point is within the Hudson Bend census-designated place in western Travis County.
How far is Emerald Point from downtown Austin?
Approximately 20 miles. The drive takes 30 to 45 minutes via Ranch Road 620 and Bee Cave Road or through the Loop 360 corridor.