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Market Overview for Coves on Lake Travis
There are 2 active listings in Coves on Lake Travis with a median list price of $3.1M and a median sold price of $2.8M.
Homes average 7 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 4 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $649.
About Coves on Lake Travis
Coves on Lake Travis is a waterfront residential community located in the Austin area of Travis County, Texas, within the 78734 zip code. The neighborhood sits along the southern shore of Lake Travis near the intersection of RR 620 and Comanche Trail, approximately 20 miles west of downtown Austin. The development features homes built from the mid-1990s through the 2000s on terraced lots that descend toward the lake shoreline. Coves on Lake Travis includes a private community boat ramp and dock facilities available to property owners, providing direct access to the 18,929-acre Lake Travis reservoir managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Home prices in Coves on Lake Travis typically range from $600,000 to $1,200,000 depending on waterfront proximity, lot size, and lake views. Properties include single-family homes of approximately 2,000 to 4,500 square feet on lots averaging 10,000 to 25,000 square feet. Many homes feature three to five bedrooms, multi-car garages, and multi-level floor plans that follow the sloping terrain down to the lake. Construction materials include native limestone, stucco, and standing-seam metal or tile roofing. Several properties include private boat docks or shared community dock access, with HOA fees covering dock maintenance, road upkeep, and common-area upkeep.
Lake Travis ISD serves Coves on Lake Travis. Students in the area are typically zoned to Lake Travis Elementary School, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 with approximately 750 students. Hudson Bend Middle School enrolls roughly 1,100 students in grades 6 through 8. Lake Travis High School serves grades 9 through 12 with over 2,800 students and offers Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs, and career and technical education pathways. Lake Travis ISD operates approximately 10 campuses serving around 11,000 students across the district.
Commuters from Coves on Lake Travis reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 45 minutes via RR 620 to SH 71 or via RR 2222 east to MoPac Expressway. RR 620 serves as the primary commercial corridor, with H-E-B, restaurants, and retail options concentrated at the intersection of RR 620 and SH 71, approximately 5 miles south. The Galleria shopping area at Bee Cave Road and RR 620 provides additional dining and retail roughly 8 miles south. Lake Travis watercraft marinas, including Emerald Point Marina and Lakeway Marina, operate within 5 miles and offer boat storage, fuel, and rental services.
Living in Coves on Lake Travis
Coves on Lake Travis features homes on terraced lots that descend toward the Lake Travis shoreline, with native limestone and stucco exteriors set among mature oak and juniper trees. Lots average 10,000 to 25,000 square feet, with larger waterfront parcels offering direct lake access. The community includes a private boat ramp, dock facilities, and maintained common areas along the shoreline. Streets follow the natural terrain contours with limited through-traffic. The HOA manages dock maintenance, shared road upkeep, and common-area landscaping. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Lake Travis ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.60 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Daily conveniences require a short drive along RR 620. H-E-B grocery at the RR 620 and SH 71 intersection is approximately 5 miles south, and restaurants and retail cluster along the RR 620 corridor from Lakeway to Bee Cave. Hippie Hollow Park, a 109-acre Travis County park on Lake Travis, sits approximately 3 miles north along Comanche Trail. Pace Bend Park, a 1,368-acre Travis County park on the south shore of Lake Travis, offers camping, swimming, and hiking roughly 10 miles west. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, approximately 8 miles south, includes shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and an outdoor amphitheater that hosts live music events throughout the year.
Things to Do in Coves on Lake Travis
- Lake Travis: 18,929-acre Highland Lakes reservoir offering boating, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Community boat ramp and dock facilities provide direct access from the neighborhood.
- Hippie Hollow Park: 109-acre Travis County park on Lake Travis approximately 3 miles north along Comanche Trail with swimming access and hiking trails. Day-use fee applies.
- Pace Bend Park: 1,368-acre Travis County park on the south shore of Lake Travis roughly 10 miles west with camping, swimming, hiking, and rock climbing.
- Hill Country Galleria: Open-air retail and dining center in Bee Cave approximately 8 miles south with shops, restaurants, a cinema, and an outdoor amphitheater hosting live music.
- Emerald Point Marina: Full-service marina on Lake Travis within 5 miles offering boat storage, fuel, watercraft rentals, and a waterfront restaurant.
Major Employers in Coves on Lake Travis
- Lake Travis ISD (Education): Travis County school district employing over 1,500 staff across approximately 10 campuses in the Lake Travis area.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway (Healthcare): Hospital facility in Lakeway on RR 620 employing over 400 staff, approximately 4 miles south of the neighborhood.
- Apple (Technology): Apple's Austin campus at Parmer Lane employs over 6,000 workers, approximately 30 minutes east via SH 71 and MoPac.
- Indeed (Technology): Job search platform with Austin headquarters employing over 4,000 workers, approximately 35 minutes east at the Domain.
Coves on Lake Travis Schools
Coves on Lake Travis is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend West Cypress Hills Elementary or Bee Cave Elementary for elementary school, Lake Travis Middle School or Bee Cave Middle School for middle school, and Lake Travis High School for high school.
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Public Schools
- West Cypress Hills Elementary - Elementary school serving the Coves on Lake Travis area in Lake Travis ISD.
- Bee Cave Elementary - Elementary school serving the Coves on Lake Travis area in Lake Travis ISD.
- Lake Travis Middle School - Middle school serving the Coves on Lake Travis area in Lake Travis ISD.
- Bee Cave Middle School - Middle school serving the Coves on Lake Travis area in Lake Travis ISD.
- Lake Travis High School - High school serving the Coves on Lake Travis area in Lake Travis ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Primrose School of Lakeway - Accredited early education center in Lakeway serving infants through pre-K with Balanced Learning curriculum.
- Lake Travis Montessori - Montessori preschool near RR 620 offering programs for ages 18 months through 6 years with mixed-age classrooms.
Private Schools
- The Summit at Lake Travis - Private school near Bee Cave serving pre-K through 8 with project-based learning curriculum.
- Challenger School - Lakeway - Private school in Lakeway serving pre-K through 8 with emphasis on academic fundamentals and individual instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices at Coves on Lake Travis
Homes at Coves on Lake Travis typically range from $600,000 to $1,200,000. Properties include single-family homes of 2,000 to 4,500 square feet on lots averaging 10,000 to 25,000 square feet, with some including private boat docks.
What school district is Coves on Lake Travis in
Coves on Lake Travis is served by Lake Travis ISD. Students typically attend Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis High School. Lake Travis ISD enrolls approximately 11,000 students district-wide.
How far is Coves on Lake Travis from downtown Austin
Coves on Lake Travis is approximately 20 miles west of downtown Austin. Commute times average 30 to 45 minutes via RR 620 to SH 71 or via RR 2222 to MoPac Expressway, depending on traffic.
Does Coves on Lake Travis have boat access
Coves on Lake Travis includes a private community boat ramp and dock facilities available to property owners. The HOA manages dock maintenance and common-area access along the Lake Travis shoreline.
What is the HOA fee at Coves on Lake Travis
Coves on Lake Travis has a homeowners association that covers dock upkeep, shared road repairs, and common-area landscaping. Fee amounts vary and should be confirmed with the current HOA administrator.
What grocery stores are near Coves on Lake Travis
H-E-B at the intersection of RR 620 and SH 71 is approximately 5 miles south. Additional grocery and retail options are available along the RR 620 corridor in Lakeway and at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave.