Build your dream home in the heart of the Texas Hill Country on this beautiful lot in Lago Vista. Located near the shores of Lake Travis, part of the Colorado River system. A peaceful setting surrounded by natural beauty with convenient access to everyday amenities. Enjoy access to the Lago Vista Property Owners Association, featuring multiple waterfront parks, private boat ramps, fishing areas, picnic spaces, and scenic trails. Nearby amenities include Bar-K Park, Marina Park, Arrowhead Park, Cody Park, and Emerald Park, offering lake access, playgrounds, sports courts, and outdoor recreation. Residents also have access to a fitness center, swimming pool, tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts, as well as hiking trails and a campground with RV and tent sites. Marina access, boat ramps, and courtesy docks are available through POA amenities (subject to availability and membership requirements). Just minutes from golf courses, marinas, dining, and area amenities, this lot offers a relaxed lakeside lifestyle with easy access to Austin. Whether you're looking to build now or hold as an investment, this is a great opportunity in a growing community. Buyer to verify all utilities with the City of Lago Vista. POA amenities subject to membership and fees.
Highland Lake Estates, located between Lake Travis and the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, is a lakeside and hill-country Lago Vista neighborhood with winding ridge roads and pocket parks. The neighborhood reads as mid-century ranch homes and newer hilltop builds, often set behind limestone outcrops and live oaks. The character concentrates around the Lohmans Ford Rd and FM 1431 junction, where marinas, local eateries, and lake-day errands set the pace. Community touchstones include The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge, Lago Vista Brewing Company, and the Lago Vista Golf Course clubhouse. Lake access points and boat ramps shape weekends, while trailheads and overlooks pull daily routines outdoors. Streets feel quiet and topographic, with long views that shift from cedar breaks to open water.
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Property details
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Interior features
Resale property
Has view
Exterior features
City lot with views
Quarter- to half-acre sized lot
County road frontage
Concrete road surface
Access to Colorado River and Lake Travis, water access available
Boat facilities, dock, and park in the community
Home design
Located in Lago Vista
Utilities
Electricity available
HOA & community
Member of Lago Vista POA
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
78% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Leander, TX • 78645
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Sun exposure
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Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Leander. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1309 Emerald
$67,130
$7,870 under list price of $75K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $39K to $385K.