Burnet, TX 78611 (Burnet County)
About this property
Designed for effortless lake living, the property includes a dedicated slip in a private marina with a newly installed hydraulic boat lift, allowing you to arrive, launch, and unwind without the hassle of trailering. Spend your days chasing white bass, cruising open water, or simply enjoying the peace that only Lake Buchanan can offer. Welcome to an extraordinary opportunity at The Peninsula on Lake Buchanan, where refined lake living meets untouched Hill Country beauty. This 4.7-acre homesite offers commanding, panoramic views of Lake Buchanan, stretching across one of the most scenic and unspoiled shorelines in Texas. Set within a gated community featuring over two miles of diverse shoreline, residents enjoy exclusive access to a private park and boat ramp, with landscapes ranging from dramatic granite boulders to soft sandy beaches. Perched above the neighborhood, this homesite captures both privacy and breathtaking elevation, an ideal canvas for a luxury lake estate or private retreat. The Peninsula is conveniently located just one hour from Austin and minutes from Burnet, offering the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility to fine dining, shopping, and local amenities. This is more than a homesite, it’s a rare chance to create a legacy property in one of the last truly pristine destinations on Lake Buchanan.
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About the Area
Lot 78 Peninsula Dr is located in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. Burnet County sits in the heart of the Highland Lakes region, anchored by the city of Burnet, the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, and Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes chain. The county blends working ranch land with lakefront recreation in a landscape that has drawn Texans for generations.
The Colorado River was dammed in the 1930s to create the Highland Lakes chain, and Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake both lie within Burnet County. The terrain transitions from the granite-topped Central Mineral Region in the west to limestone hills in the east, with the Colorado River canyon cutting through dramatic bluffs.
Burnet had an estimated population of 6,630 as of 2023. The 78611 zip code has a median household income of $78,243, a median home value of $291,400, and a median age of 48.6. The average household size is 2.46 people.
Lake tourism, retirement communities, granite quarrying, ranching, and small-scale agriculture drive the Burnet County economy. The county is experiencing significant growth as Austin-area buyers seek lakefront properties and acreage within a 90-minute drive of the city.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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