Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 (Llano County)
About this property
Enjoy views of Lake LBJ and spectacular Hill Country sunsets from Lot 12 in The Trails of Horseshoe Bay. Set in the coveted Ridgeline section, this east-facing estate lot spans more than an acre and offers the rare combination of tranquil water vistas out back and colorful evening skies from the front porch. For those looking to start right away, Heyl Homes has construction drawings for a custom Santa Barbara-style residence—a stunning 5,100-square-foot white stucco home with a classic red clay tile roof and a dramatic colonnade courtyard—turnkey by Heyl Homes for $4.2M. The elegant design, with its signature arches and timeless outdoor living spaces, is fully approved by the architectural control committee. Or, you are free to design and build your own vision to take advantage of the views, trees, and gentle topography that define this unique property. The price listed on MLS is for the lot only. Lot 12 provides a private, scenic setting for your dream home, with mature trees and rolling terrain enhancing both the beauty and the potential for outdoor living areas, guest casitas, or a pool. Whether you envision a secluded retreat tucked into the woods or an expansive home with sweeping windows to capture every view, this property delivers space, privacy, and inspiration. Life in The Trails means enjoying over 300 acres of wildlife preserve, miles of private hiking and riding trails, a first-class clubhouse and pool, a five-star equestrian center, playground, and a private marina with covered boat slips on constant-level Lake LBJ. This gated community offers ranch-style living by the lake—without the burdens of maintaining a large ranch—and is just minutes from Horseshoe Bay Resort, world-class golf, and a private airport. Austin is a straight, easy drive just 45 miles away. Build the home you’ve always imagined at Lot 12, The Trails of Horseshoe Bay—where every day begins with lake views out back and ends with unforgettable sunsets in the front.
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About the Area
Lot 12 The Trails Pkwy is located in Horseshoe Bay, 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.
Horseshoe Bay had an estimated population of 4,534 as of 2023. The 78657 zip code has a median household income of $93,699, a median home value of $470,100, and a median age of 59.8. The average household size is 2.24 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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