Austin, TX 78734 (Travis County)
About this property
Welcome to 16009 Chateau Avenue, a rare opportunity to build your custom dream home on a waterfront homesite with a peaceful cove-front setting in the exclusive gated community of Vineyard Bay on Lake Travis. Spanning approximately 1.28 acres, this remarkable property offers a beautiful natural setting with mature oak trees, tranquil water views, and an extraordinary canvas for creating a luxury lake retreat. Positioned to capture the tranquility and lifestyle of lakeside living, the property offers an ideal balance of privacy, space, and recreation. A boat slip lease at the Vineyard Bay marina is available for transfer/assignment with a current annual lease fee of $2,400, offering convenient access to boating and further enhancing the Lake Travis lifestyle. Residents of Vineyard Bay enjoy an exceptional collection of private amenities, including a lakefront pool with cabana, spacious clubhouse, fitness center, meeting and gathering spaces, marina and docks, tennis and sport courts, open green space, walking trails, storage facilities, and community helipad access. Combining a waterfront location, peaceful cove-front setting, estate-sized acreage, mature oak trees, boating access, and resort-style amenities, 16009 Chateau Avenue presents a rare opportunity to create a legacy property in one of Lake Travis’ most desirable luxury communities.
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16009 Chateau Ave 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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