Austin, TX 78734 (Travis County)
About this property
Deep water Lake Travis waterfront home with private boat dock on the South Shore of Lake Travis, offering panoramic main-body views just minutes from RR 620. Set on 1.65 acres extending into the deepest portion of a protected no-wake cove, the property provides calm dockside waters and sweeping views across Lake Travis. Completed in 2013 and enhanced with over $400,000 in upgrades, the 3,898-square-foot residence is designed for comfortable luxury living and effortless entertaining with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, stone fireplace, and walls of glass framing the lake and creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The open-concept kitchen remodeled in 2023 offers refined finishes and excellent functionality, complemented by updated lighting, an updated half bath, and interior and exterior painting completed in 2022. The main-level primary suite captures lake views and features a spa-style bath with dual-entry walk-in shower, soaking tub, and oversized walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms with water views are served by three and a half additional bathrooms, along with a study, full laundry room, and gym or flex space with new flooring (2025). Outdoor living includes upper and lower decks with 180-degree Lake Travis views, a full outdoor kitchen, and fireplace ideal for entertaining. Balcony resurfacing was completed in 2023, and the lower-level media and flex space with wet bar opens to the waterfront terrace. A 2025 outdoor tram provides convenient access to the private boat dock extended in 2022 with boat lift and upgraded electrical, offering quick access to calm cove waters and open-lake boating. Additional improvements include a geothermal HVAC system installed in 2024 for energy-efficient comfort. Located in Lake Travis ISD with convenient access to marinas, golf, dining, recreation, and Austin shopping, entertainment, and airport access, this property represents an exceptional opportunity for private deep-water Lake Travis living.
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1606 Buffalo Gap Rd is located in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.
The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78734 zip code has a median household income of $129,116, a median home value of $626,100, and a median age of 50.8. The average household size is 2.24 people.
Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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