
Buchanan Dam, TX 78609 (Llano County)
About this property
649 feet of Lake Buchanan shoreline and 4.5 acres of land built for real lake life. This property is one of four unique Lake Buchanan parcels within a 23-acre waterfront offering. Buyers have the rare opportunity to purchase one, combine multiple parcels, or acquire the entire lakefront estate. This property features one of the most usable stretches of waterfront on the lake, with a sandy & crushed granite shoreline that makes it easy to walk, wade, and step straight into the water. The lakebed gradually transitions from 6–10 feet near the shore to 20+ feet just offshore, creating ideal conditions for swimming, launching boats, and enjoying open-water access across Lake Buchanan. The land spans 4.5 gently rolling acres dotted with mature trees, offering plenty of space for gatherings, recreation, or future expansion. A private boat ramp makes launching quick and effortless, while an elevated lakeside patio captures sweeping views across Lake Buchanan—perfect for morning coffee or watching the boats drift by at sunset. Practical features round out the property with a large 59’ x 20’ storage building featuring six roll-up bays, providing excellent space for boats, lake toys, equipment, or workshop use. A paved drive and parking pad make access easy for trailers, guests, and gear. Expansive shoreline. Usable acreage. Easy water access. This is Lake Buchanan waterfront designed to be enjoyed.
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About the Area
18617 E State Highway 29 None is located in Buchanan Dam, Texas, in Llano County. Llano County sits at the geographic center of Texas and the heart of the Highland Lakes region, known as the Deer Capital of Texas for its exceptional whitetail deer hunting. The city of Llano on the banks of the Llano River anchors a county that blends working ranch land, granite geology, and river recreation.
The Llano River flows through the county, offering exceptional fishing and kayaking over its granite-bottomed course. The Central Mineral Region, a unique geological formation of Precambrian granite and gneiss, creates the distinctive pink and gray granite landscape visible throughout the county. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area sits on the Llano-Gillespie county line.
Buchanan Dam had an estimated population of 1,359 as of 2023. The 78609 zip code has a median household income of $60,663, a median home value of $276,100, and a median age of 63.4. The average household size is 1.98 people.
Hunting leases, ranching, granite quarrying, river tourism, and retirement living define the Llano County economy. The county attracts buyers seeking hunting ranches, river properties, and large acreage tracts at competitive prices relative to neighboring Gillespie and Burnet counties.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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