The Lake LBJ Real Estate blog
Blue Lake Estates – LBJ’s Premier Waterfront Community
Blue Lake Estates is known as one of Lake LBJ’s most sought after neighborhoods and offers some of the finest waterfront properties money can buy. Known for its beautiful water, green well-manicured lawns and lush trees, Blue Lake Estates offers a lakeside lifestyle you won’t want to overlook.
Blue Lake estates is located approximately 50 miles outside Austin, Texas and 75 miles away from San Antonio, TX, making it easily accessible from most major Texas cities and minutes away from one of the nation’s largest private airports. This luxury waterfront community is conveniently located inside the city of Horseshoe Bay, TX but sits just a few miles outside of the main resort. Many property owners feel this is a huge benefit as they get the prestige that comes along with a Horseshoe Bay address without all of the resort and tourist traffic. Convenience and serenity are just a few adjectives that come to mind when describing this particular Lake LBJ locale.
Blue Lake Estates was originally founded in the early 1960’s along the southern shores of Lake LBJ. At the time, there were no paved roads, street lights or telephone service due to limited development funds. Through the generosity and commitment by the community’s property owners, the money was quickly raised. This community involvement and camaraderie is still present today and is part of what makes Blue Lake Estates a one-of-a-kind community. Pride of ownership has never been so prevalent.
In 1965, one of the original developers of Blue Lake Estates, Bill Canfield, built the Blue Lake Estates clubhouse and golf course for the community. This hidden Texas treasure was designed by Houston, TX golf course designer, Joe Finger and was built around the rolling terrain and elevated greens offering a challenge to even the most skilled golfers while boasting incredibly scenic views of Lake LBJ and the Texas Hill Country. The course is made up of five par 3s, three par 4s, and one par 5 for a total yardage of 2376 yards per 9 holes. Many property owners own golf carts and can safely cart from home to course for a quick round of their favorite past time.
Blue Lake Estates also offers two neighborhood tennis courts which are available through yearly membership or single use play and is home to 5 private, lakefront parks scattered throughout the community:
• Wenmoh’s Park – Boat Dock, swimming beach, picnic tables
• Devil’s Hollow Park – Sport court, shaded game area (Bocce Ball, Washers, and Horseshoes), ½ Mile Long fitness trail, swings, picnic tables. This park also has storage facilities available to members only
• Driftwood Park – Day boat dock, lake swimming, picnic table and plenty of space for outdoor activities
• Blue Ridge Park – Huge trees and a beautiful setting to relax by the water
• Sandy Creek Park – designated storage for trailers and boats
Many of the waterfront communities on Lake LBJ require a septic system which often times creates development challenges and limits construction size on waterfront lots. However, Blue Lake Estates is part of the Llano county MUD, which provides sewer services to the homes in the area offering a clean and advantageous alternative for the community. Blue Lake Estates is also situated in Llano county which translates to one the lowest property tax rates on Lake LBJ, a very attractive quality for real estate investing.
Homes in Blue Lake Estates come in all shapes and sizes, ranging in price from the low $200’s up to $6 million+. Whether you are searching for a luxury waterfront home, a golfer’s paradise or a magnificent view house, Blue Lake Estates offers something for everyone. However, because of it’s desirability, many of these unique properties are passed down from generation to generation and very rarely come available for sale. When they do, they often sell for a premium and very quickly. In fact, in Blue Lake Estates we see many families desiring to stay in the neighborhood but moving up to bigger homes. These local residents often times purchase these rare properties before they hit the market.
If you have ever considered owning a home on Lake LBJ be sure to check out this well kept secret in Horseshoe Bay. Blue Lake Estates offers lifestyle and value beyond compare. Just add golf cart.
Contact me today to learn more about Blue Lake Estates Real Estate at (512) 786-1515
That Time of the Year!
That’s right! It is that time of the year my friends when everyone and their grandma are out and about looking for Lake LBJ Real Estate. Because of its proximity to Austin and San Antonio, the new Scott and White hospital being built in Marble Falls and the beautiful Texas weather, all eyes are on Lake LBJ Real Estate!
Inventory is pretty low but there are still some great deals to be had on waterfront property on Lake LBJ. If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing a waterfront home on Lake LBJ, give me a call. We now have offices in Blue Lake Estates and Sunrise Beach to better serve our clients. We also have some very good off-market, pocket and preMLS waterfront listings that will be coming online soon.
Whether you are interested in Granite Shoals, Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, Highland Haven or Apple Head Island we have you covered! Give me a call today and let me show you “ins” and “outs” of Lake LBJ Real Estate.
Eric Carvajal
(512) 786-1515
Big Margins For Those Who Build
The majority of the buyers I work with, looking for Lake LBJ real estate, are looking for the a house that is ready to go. Lake LBJ Buyers want move in ready, often times because they get excited about the idea of having a home on Lake LBJ and want instant gratification. Because of this simple fact, waterfront lots on Lake LBJ typically take longer to sell and thus can often be purchased at very attractive prices.
On Lake LBJ you have homes of all values, even a most recent home rumored to cost upwards of $12 million just to build. With so many high dollar properties and premium paid for ready-to-go homes, the opportunity to buy a waterfront lot and build has never been so perfect. Even with the rising costs of construction, there is money to be made for those willing to build but more importantly the opportunity to own a one of a kind property on great water, with the home of your dreams.
For those willing to wait, there are huge margins for those willing to build. If you would like more information on waterfront lots on Lake LBJ contact me today at (512) 786-1515
PreMLS Waterfront Cabin in Sunrise Beach
If you are in the market for Sunrise Beach real estate, look no further then this perfect waterfront cabin on Lake LBJ. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin sits on a beautiful lot with 75 feet of perfect water. The home has a boat house with electric lift, sprinkler system and a small sand pit which makes for a perfect waterfront retreat. The property has a perfect yard, not to big but allowing for the perfect amount of space to layout. The open floor plan of the cabin provides breathtaking, panoramic views of Lake LBJ with full windows on two sides.
Contact me for price and for more information on Sunrise Beach real estate on Lake LBJ at (512) 786-1515
Finding Listings When Inventory is Low
Searching for Lake LBJ real estate can be a huge challenge, especially in current market conditions. Low inventory levels and high demand have made the real estate market at Lake LBJ a tough one to navigate.
Working with a real estate expert that knows the area, and more importantly has relationships with local property owners and brokers is critical to finding the right property. The Carvajal Group has access to many off-market, pocket and preMLS listings that most agents and brokers cannot find you. What is listed in MLS or online may be only a fraction of what is actually out there and available.
More importantly, The Carvajal Group, goes far above the call of duty by knocking on doors and using direct mail to contact owners about the possibility of selling their waterfront home on Lake LBJ. This strategy has proven very successful and we have been able to get, for our clients, the homes they wanted even when they were not listed.
If you are searching for Lake LBJ real estate and want to work with an active Broker that has access to good waterfront inventory, contact me today at (512) 786-1515.
Highland Haven with 333 ft of Waterfront
117 Robin Rd. is situated in one of the most sought after neighborhoods on Lake LBJ, Highland Haven. With +/-333.8 linear feet of beautiful waterfront which creates a perfect peninsula for year around Lake LBJ enjoyment. The property is full of very mature trees and has an existing 2,909 sq. ft. home built in 1970. The property also has a separate enclosed swimming pool with hot tub. The main house is a 3 bed, 2 bath home with a large living room with fireplace plus family room with fireplace and bonus room. There is also an enclosed sun room. The entire lot has a retaining wall in place in very good condition and two existing boat houses with slips and electric lifts. The home has has great bones for a remodel or can easily be leveled for a dream build. The price of this property $665,000 and the owners are very motivated to sell the home quickly.
If you are looking for waterfront homes in Highland Haven or for assistance with Lake LBJ Real Estate contact me at (830) 265-0113
LBJLots.com is Live!
We are very excited to announce our newest resource for Lake LBJ Real Estate buyers and sellers, LBJLots.com. This powerful web tool is the first ever web search for Lake LBJ Waterfront Lots. Finding the right waterfront lot on Lake LBJ to build your dream home on can be challenging. Our powerful search engine allows users to search lots by area and waterfront type and offers large pictures of each property.
If you are looking for a waterfront lot on Lake LBJ be sure to check out LBJLots.com!
Lake LBJ Lot Priced Below Market -$300k
Lots 500 E and 500 F on Hill Top are being combined into 1 lot which will contain over 110 feet of perfect Lake LBJ waterfront. This lot was illegally platted as two lots, each with 55 feet of waterfront. However, at the time of the re-plat, these lots were never submitted for LCRA approval. LCRA approval is needed because of the requirement for septic on these properties which is regulated by the LCRA. We have spoken with the LCRA and the process to combined these lots as one is already in the works and is a fairly simple process.
This lot, once re-platted, will be just over 1 acre in size. You will see from the pictures that this is a granite rock. The property is actually part of a granite mountain and as you will see from the picture, the neighboring development is built on the same granite mountain. This gives a good picture of what the final product could be. These neighboring properties are all worth over $1 million with the most recent sale at $1,420,000.
This property sits in a very nice cove with beautiful views of Lake LBJ. Directly across Lake LBJ, there is a Peninsula and if you look closely you can actually see the water on the other side of this Peninsula. Views like this on Lake LBJ are very hard to find!
The asking price for this property is $300,000. If you are interested in taking a look or for more information regarding Lake LBJ Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515
The Perfect Gift
This Holiday Season, rather than spending money on thoughtless gifts for your family, why not make an investment in Lake LBJ Real Estate that your family will enjoy and love and that doubles as a great investment in waterfront property.
Lake LBJ is known as one of Texas’ best kept secrets and proximity to major cities such as Austin and San Antonio make it very accessible and a desired location for many second home owners. Drought conditions are a great reminder as to why constant level matters. Marble Falls will also be home to a brand new Scott and White hospital at the corner of 281 and HWY 71 scheduled to open in 2014. This new convenience to the city will also attract more medical providers to the area to better serve the community.
Owning a waterfront home on Lake LBJ is a great place for your family to gather. As the kids grow older it will become harder and harder to get them home but a Lake LBJ waterfront home is always a nice little carrot to keep the family close.
This Holiday season make an investment in Lake LBJ real estate that will change your life forever.
4 bedrooms/4 baths, 3456 Sq. Ft.
108 Waterfront Front Feet
$1,950,000
3 bedrooms/2 baths,
75 Waterfront Feet
$555,000
To schedule a private showing of this property or for more information on Lake LBJ Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515.
Remodeled Lake House in Sunrise Beach – $550,000 (Pre-MLS)
262 E. Lakeshore is the perfect, family style lake house in the heart of Sunrise Beach in Llano county. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has a large study, or essentially a 3rd bedroom to house the whole family and even those friendly guests.
The current owner of the property took the home down to the studs and created a new home home including kitchen, bathrooms and flooring. The home was originally built in 1965 and the remodel took place in 2009. Below is a complete list of everything that was redone in the home during the remodel:
- All Framing, including ceiling
- All electrical
- All plumbing
- All plumbing fixtures
- All electrical fixtures
- All Walls
- All Doors
- All new Pella Windows & Glass Door
- Air Conditioner (inside unit)
- Hot Water Heater (Flash)
- Roof
- Chimney – rebuilt and enclosed to house electrical and cable
- Septic
- Sprinkler system (updated entire system last year to fulfill LCRA watering standards)
- Outside Hose bibs & Shower
- Entire back Deck (facing the Lake)
- Split Rail Fence
This newly updated lake house is situated on a nearly 1/2 acre beautiful lot with plenty of mature trees and 75 feet of great, large cove waterfront. On the lakeside of the house the owners built a beautiful cedar porch which adds an abundance of outdoor living space and offering lakeside lifestyle to this home. As you move down towards the water, there is also a delightful covered patio with wooden swing and outdoor seating offering a beautiful view to the lake and a perfect place to relax by the water.
This home has a large boat house which includes a boat slip, with a newly installed hydraulic lift and and overhead deck offering more area for sun bathing and taking in the beautiful views of Lake LBJ. The large yard is full of plush St Augustine grass, fully sprinkled from Lake LBJ allowing it to stay green and healthy all year around.
Another positive note to mention about this home is the Llano county property tax rate. This home is taxed at a rate of 1.66%, far lower than other areas on the lake which means lower holding costs. Sunrise Beach is located about 55 minutes from Austin and 1 hour and 15 minutes from San Antonio which also plays into its investment value.
If you are looking for a fine Lake LBJ real estate investment and a superb value on the beautiful constant level lake, look no further. This property is aggressively priced and we expect it to move quickly. To schedule a private showing for more information on Lake LBJ Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515
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