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Good Eats at Lake LBJ: Blue Bonnet Cafe
If you are looking for a good place to eat around Lake LBJ, dont miss the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls! Blue Bonnet Cafe a remarkable restaurant where friends and neighbors go for their famous breakfast and magnificent pies. With so many people coming to the restaurant on a daily basis the restaurant has been working to expand the restaurant for larger capacity. Do not be scared of the lines as this is one of the most efficient restaurants that I have seen!
This cafe is known for their home cooked meals and they severe anything from sandwiches and salads to pot roast. Some familiar faces that have been to this cafe are President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, Ethan Hawke, James Lovell, Lyle Lovett, Joel Olsteen and Texas Governor Rick Perry.
Blue Bonnet Cafe has awards in many categories here are a few.
- Best Breakfast in Texas – Texas Highways Magazine
- Top 10 Restaurants in Texas – Texas Highways Magazine
- Top 100 Breakfasts – Travel & Leisure Magazine
- Best in Texas – Ride Magazine
- Best Breakfast in Texas – Ride Magazine
- Best Restaurant – The Highlander
- Best Service – The Highlander
- Best Breakfast – The Highlander
- Best Dessert – The Highlander
The Blue Bonnet Cafe is a place you do not want to miss if you are in the Lake LBJ area. Whether you are passing through or visiting your Lake LBJ real estate, I strongly recommend you make a special stop for some pie!
If you need additional information on the Blue Bonnet Cafe or for assistance with your Lake LBJ real estate search, contact me at (512) 786-1515
Lake LBJ Real Estate Statistics – Waterfront Lots: All Areas
It has been a busy year for Lake LBJ real estate, especially waterfront lots on Lake LBJ. Below are the 2012 year to date (YTD) statistics for all areas on Lake LBJ.
| Area | Address | City | Size (acres) | Water Ft. | Sold Price | DOM |
| Kingsland Area | 22 Granite Drive | Kingsland | 0.26 | 81 | $45,000 | 1638 |
| Highland Haven/Shady Acre | 0 Hackberry Drive | Highland Haven | 0.67 | 100 | $50,000 | 316 |
| Kingsland Area | 124 Wren Street | Kingsland | 0.27 | 180 | $67,500 | 518 |
| Sunrise Beach | 847 Sandy Mountain Drive | Sunrise Beach | 0.38 | 85 | $80,000 | 272 |
| Kingsland Area | 112 Antler Run | Kingsland | 1 | 60 | $100,000 | 289 |
| Kingsland Area | Lot 328 Apache Circle | Kingsland | 0.29 | 60 | $117,500 | 77 |
| Kingsland Area | 27b PARADISE POINT | Kingsland | 0.17 | 39 | $120,000 | 488 |
| Kingsland Area | 9 RIVER PARK Drive | Kingsland | 0.25 | 125 | $120,000 | 585 |
| Kingsland Area | 14 Dunham | Kingsland | 0.35 | 163 | $125,000 | 1681 |
| Kingsland Area | 27 Escalar Drive | Buchanan Dam | 8.15 | 12 | $126,500 | 102 |
| Kingsland Area | 5 RIVER RANCH RD | Kingsland | 1 | 177 | $140,000 | 365 |
| Granite Shoals | 611 Cove Circle | Granite Shoals | 0 | 54 | $150,000 | 392 |
| Highland Haven/Shady Acre | 110 Bluebird Circle | Highland Haven | 0.34 | 75 | $180,000 | 214 |
| Kingsland Area | 213 Pierce Drive | Kingsland | 0.4 | 113 | $190,000 | 168 |
| Sunrise Beach | 326 Winding Way | Sunrise Beach | 0.25 | 70 | $201,000 | 141 |
| Kingsland Area | 105 PARADISE POINT | Kingsland | 0.15 | 72 | $232,000 | 122 |
| Kingsland Area | 43 McCartney Dr. | Kingsland | 0.23 | 50 | $243,000 | 245 |
| BLake, DHvn, SHbr, Oakrdg | 3610 Packsaddle | Horseshoe Bay | 0.25 | 40 | $260,000 | 943 |
| Kingsland Area | 49 Bridgepoint | Kingsland | 0.45 | 147 | $265,000 | 148 |
| Kingsland Area | 107 Paradise Point | Kingsland | 0.18 | 168 | $279,000 | 371 |
| Kingsland Area | Lot 15 Clearwater Drive | Kingsland | 0.4 | 73 | $299,000 | 162 |
| Llano County NE | L 5W Primera Court | Burnet | 0.76 | 77 | $299,500 | 331 |
| Kingsland Area | #10 Primera Court | Buchanan Dam | 0.82 | 90 | $325,000 | 448 |
| Kingsland Area | 1009A Legends Parkway | Kingsland | 2.85 | 250 | $330,000 | 459 |
| Colorado Arm / Burnet Cty | Lot 4 CR 118 | Burnet | 0.3 | 71 | $350,000 | 101 |
| Colorado Arm / Burnet Cty | lot 13 CR 118 | Burnet | 0.29 | 54 | $365,000 | 66 |
| Colorado Arm / Burnet Cty | 1900 CR 134 | Burnet | 0.27 | 80 | $395,000 | 132 |
| Colorado Arm / Burnet Cty | 512 Lone Oak Drive (Lot #37) | Burnet | 1.04 | 138 | $395,000 | 365 |
| Marble Falls | 38 Wilderness Drive W | Marble Falls | 0.67 | 88 | $430,000 | 358 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 10 Applehead Island | Horseshoe Bay | 0.36 | 40 | $460,000 | 307 |
| Kingsland Area | 2504 Fredwoods | Kingsland | 2.52 | 67 | $465,000 | 49 |
| Horseshoe Bay | Lot 55 Rock n Robyn Trail | Horseshoe Bay | 1.01 | 0 | $500,000 | 481 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 18 Applehead Island | Horseshoe Bay | 0 | 85 | $525,000 | 523 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 232 La Serena Loop | Horseshoe Bay | 0.57 | 127 | $565,000 | 759 |
| Kingsland Area | lot 1034 legends parkway | Kingsland | 3 | 250 | $599,000 | 53 |
| Colorado Arm / Burnet Cty | 1027 legends parkway | Kingsland | 3 | 350 | $650,000 | 455 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 87 Applehead Island | Horseshoe Bay | 0 | 82 | $695,000 | 546 |
| BLake, DHvn, SHbr, Oakrdg | 0 Blue Mountain Trail | Horseshoe Bay | 0.6 | 90 | $810,000 | 157 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 12055 Lighthouse Drive | Horseshoe Bay | 0 | 67 | $950,000 | 739 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 107 A Applehead Island | Horseshoe Bay | 0 | 112 | $1,100,000 | 2449 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 105 B Applehead Island | Horseshoe Bay | 0 | 110 | $1,100,000 | 2449 |
| Horseshoe Bay | Legacy 10 Estate Drive | Horseshoe Bay | 0.68 | 173 | $1,350,000 | 750 |
| Horseshoe Bay | #9A Estate Drive | Horseshoe Bay | 1.87 | 250 | $2,100,000 | 348 |
| Max | $2,100,000 | 2449 | ||||
| Average | $422,070 | 501 | ||||
| Min | $45,000 | 49 |
If you are interested in learning more about Lake LBJ real estate or for assistance with your Lake LBJ home search, contact me at (512) 786-1515.
Lake LBJ Real Estate Statistics – YTD: Sunrise Beach
Below are the statistics for Sunrise Beach waterfront homes sold since January 1, 2012. When searching for Lake LBJ real estate it is important to seek and understand market conditions to help you evaluate your investment decisions and opportunities.
| Address | #Beds | #Baths | #HBaths | HCSqFt | Water Front Type | Water Ft. | Sold Price | DOM |
| 101 W Lakeshore | 1 | 1 | 0 | 696 | Channel | 70 | $150,000 | 101 |
| 857 Sandy Mountain Drive | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1610 | Open Water | 99 | $210,000 | 280 |
| 626 South Beach | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1024 | Channel | 100 | $280,000 | 59 |
| 112 East Lakeshore Drive | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1323 | Channel | 70 | $280,000 | 254 |
| 533 Circle Drive | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1763 | Channel | 50 | $316,000 | 153 |
| 837 Sandy Mountain Dr. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1008 | Open Water | 49 | $340,000 | 231 |
| 312 Beach Drive | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1700 | Open Water | 50 | $349,000 | 490 |
| 110 Lakeview | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1644 | Cove | 100 | $362,500 | 162 |
| 716 Sunrise Ave. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1350 | Open Water | 55 | $379,000 | 105 |
| 116 Sprucewood | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1329 | Cove | 104 | $419,000 | 107 |
| 344 E Lakeshore | 2 | 2 | 0 | 944 | Open Water | 50 | $424,575 | 265 |
| 103 Princess | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2124 | Lake | 87 | $444,000 | 88 |
| 324 Granite Shoals Lane | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2073 | Cove | 78 | $455,000 | 231 |
| 723 Sandy Mountain Dr | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2099 | Open Water | 74 | $470,000 | 92 |
| 502 Shadyside Lane | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2197 | Open Water | 30 | $470,000 | 31 |
| 108 Lakeview | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2815 | Channel | 84 | $482,500 | 79 |
| 250 E Lakeshore Drive | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2587 | Open Water | 52 | $529,000 | 150 |
| 715 Sandy Mountain Dr. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2070 | Open Water | 57 | $575,000 | 49 |
| 101 SANDY MOUNTAIN | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2208 | Open Water | 98 | $594,000 | 46 |
| 609 S Beach | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1804 | Open Water | 75 | $620,000 | 46 |
| 212 Park Road | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1512 | Open Water | 62 | $647,500 | 31 |
| 209 Park Rd. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2077 | Open Water | 60 | $663,000 | 119 |
| 717 Sandy Mountain Drive | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2144 | Open Water | 60 | $670,000 | 56 |
| 334 Beach Drive | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4462 | Open Water | 1257 | $2,150,000 | 27 |
| Max | $2,150,000 | 490 | ||||||
| Avg. | $511,670 | 136 | ||||||
| Min | $150,000.00 | 27 |
If you need assistance searching for Lake LBJ real estate or would like more information regarding the Sunrise Beach real estate market, contact me today at (512) 786-1515.
Lake LBJ Real Estate Statistics – 3rd Quarter: Granite Shoals
Below is a list of all sold properties through MLS for Granite Shoals in the 3rd quarter of 2012:
| Address | #Beds | #Baths | #HBaths | HCSqFt | Water Front Type | Waterfront Ft | Sold Price | DOM |
| 710 Sherwood Forest | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1428 | Channel | 65 | $255,000 | 211 |
| 1101 N Shorewood | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1400 | Cove | 52 | $286,500 | 66 |
| 531 E Briarway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1817 | Cove | 89 | $385,000 | 174 |
| 600 Deep Cove | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3089 | Cove | 84 | $404,000 | 33 |
| 709 Clear Cove | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1527 | Cove | 52 | $416,000 | 70 |
| 1106 Hillcrest | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1762 | Cove | 150 | $478,000 | 83 |
| 1302 Hillcrest | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1592 | Cove | 50 | $559,000 | 308 |
| 414 S Shorewood | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2151 | Open Water | 51 | $580,000 | 243 |
| 124 Web Isle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1842 | Open Water | 60 | $630,000 | 86 |
| 910 Crest Circle | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2856 | Cove | 106 | $730,000 | 199 |
| 1204 Hillcrest | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4436 | Cove | 125 | $750,000 | 546 |
| #4 Beaver Island | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3720 | Open Water | 120 | $1,000,000 | 126 |
| Max | $1,000,000 | 546 | ||||||
| Average | $539,458 | 179 | ||||||
| Min | $255,000 | 33 |
If you have any questions about these Lake LBJ real estate statistics or need assistance with your Lake LBJ home search, contact me at (512) 786-1515
Deer Repellant Experiment – Cont’d
It worked! A few weeks back I purchased “Liquid Fence – Deer and Rabbit Repellant” from Home Depot in attempt to keep the deer from camping out on my lawn in Granite Shoals (Lake LBJ Real Estate). I actually did two applications about 2 weeks apart and so far I have not seen any deer in my yard. I am going to continue to apply the chemical just to make sure but its hard because I now have a small puppy. Nonetheless I am very pleased with the outcome of this experiment and I can recommend this product.
In my opinion, keeping your yard clear of deer is very important to protect your landscape. Having quality landscape on your waterfront property is a great way to increase the value of your Lake LBJ Real Estate.
If you have questions regarding this product or need assistance with you Lake LBJ Real Estate contact me at (512) 786-1515.
Getting to know Lake LBJ Real Estate
We have created specific pages for each of the different areas around Lake LBJ. It is very important to get to know these areas before making a decision to purchase Lake LBJ real estate as each is unique and different. Understanding where properties are located on Lake LBJ and the pros and cons to each area can really help you find the perfect Lake LBJ waterfront home:
6) Wilderness Cove real estate
If you are interested in purchasing Lake LBJ real estate or need assistance with your Lake LBJ real estate search contact me at (512) 786-1515
Good opportunity-507 Shorewood Circle
I was touring Lake LBJ real estate by boat yesterday and came across this listing at 507 Shorewood Circle in Granite Shoals. This listing caught my attention because of its waterfront footage and the trees that landscape this property. With 171 feet of cove waterfront, this 3 bed, 2 bath house offers great value at the list price of $675,000 with its additional sleeping quarters downstairs. The house was originally built on stilts (all of which are made of steel) and has since been converted to offer additional square footage below plus a very nice covered patio which would make a perfect spot for cards or a hammock on a hot summer day.
The house has an open layout with living and kitchen connected but could use some updating to get it in tip top shape. I would start with scraping the popcorn ceilings, painting the cabinets and adding new countertops. The bathrooms could be updated but are fine as is for a second home. What really sets this property apart is the amount of property. The 1/2 acre lot, which is “pie shaped” with the skinniest piece being at the street, opens up to the water which is why it has so much waterfront footage. The cove where it is located is beautiful with very calm water and would make for a great place to swim and an easy place to get the boat in and out of.
If you are looking for an affordable piece of Lake LBJ real estate, look no further. Call me today for details about this property or for assistance with your Lake LBJ real estate search!
Attracting LBJ Real Estate Buyers
In the latest issue of Austin Fit Magazine, we are running a full page ad advertising Lake LBJ Real Estate and our website. We are looking to attract buyers that are interested and into fitness because we know that these people generally have higher incomes and can afford second homes. Take a look at our latest ad:
If you are looking to purchase Lake LBJ Real Estate or need assistance with your Lake LBJ Home Search, contact me today at (512) 786-1515.
Family Style Investment
15 years ago my father purchased a waterfront home on Lake LBJ as a place for our family to spend time together and enjoy the lake. Without realizing (or maybe he did), he was actually making an investment that would benefit our family in so many ways. Without even knowing it he was making an investment that would shape who we are today.
For the Carvajal family our home is a place of family gathering. With kids in all different parts of Texas and even the US it was always a place where we could meet. Growing up it was a place of innocent summer fun with family and friends. We spent countless days out on the boat or waverunners, and many nights fishing off the dock. We shared many meals together inside and out, and had coversations in both spanish and english. Lake LBJ was always a place where our Costa Rican family would come to when they visited this country. It is a place we head to after summer camp, and yes the grandkids are still going to the same camp we did as a kid.
Lake LBJ was also an investment in my father’s retirement. The property was purchased 15 years ago and slowly paid down over time. We made upgrades along the way, a few small additions and improvements and changed the paint color a few times. Without really seeing it happen, the lake house on LBJ became an investment that will help my mother and father retire one day. It is an valuable investment that they can leave to the family to continue on and enjoy for many a summers to come.
Lake LBJ has also become a way of life for me. With my father making an investment in Lake LBJ real estate it is very unlikely that I would be selling real estate here like I do. His investment in a waterfront property helped me to see the lake from a different perspective. It was because of this property that I fell in love and became so passionate about Lake LBJ real estate. Its this same house that gives me a place to stay when I am selling and it is this property that I believe will help me to take care of my own family and even my parents for years to come.
In the beginning, my father had no idea that so much good would come from a single investment but looking back its very easy and obvious to see why this worked out the way it did. When purchasing waterfront property on Lake LBJ we cannot ignore the fact that this should be an investment in your family. If you are not going to use it or maximize it there will probably be a day when you are tired of having it and it will be a burden. But if you use it, enjoy it, and live it, it will be so much more to you and your family.
If you are looking for assistance making a family investment in Lake LBJ real estate, give me a call at (512) 786-1515. Let me share my passion with you!
Deer Repellant Experiment
For anyone that owns a Lake LBJ Real Estate in Granite Shoals, Sunrise Beach, or Horseshoe Bay, you know that deer can be problematic. Last night I pulled up to my waterfront home and noticed a ton of deer in the yard. I could aslo see that the yard did not look as nice as it usually did; it looked torn and pulled.
I decided to head up to the local Home Depot in Marble Falls and found a chemical that claims to repel the dear. I figured I would share my experience and then follow up in a few weeks and let you know if I notice a difference. The largest bottle of this stuff was $25 approximately which came with a sprayer. The attendant told me to spray the perimeter of the yard and then go back and actually spray the area inside the perimeter.
This stuff smelled horrible. Words cannot describe how bad it really smells and be careful because you dont want your significant other smelling this on you or you will be in the dog house. I believe the idea is that this stuff has a terrible odor that the deer dont like and it will prevent them from laying up in the sprayed areas.
The sprayer actually did not work but luckily I had a sprayer for a pesticide that I used with this chemical. It was very easy to spray the substance, although the smell was very prevalent. I sprayed the perimeter and then finished off by spraying inside the areas all over the yard.
Hopefully this product will do the trick help me keep my Lake LBJ Real Estate in top condition. I will keep you updated on my findings in a few weeks. In the mean time if you have questions about this product or Lake LBJ Real Estate, contact me at (512) 786-1515
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