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Property Tax Rates on Lake LBJ

Eric — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:31:15 +0000

When purchasing a waterfront home on Lake LBJ it is very important to understand your property tax rates as this can seriously affect the holding cost of your Lake LBJ real estate. The tax rate varies significantly from area to area and these variations can be a good amount of money:

Below are the tax rates for the major areas on the lake:

Granite Shoals: 2.13%

Sunrise Beach: 1.64

Highland Haven: 1.76%

Horseshoe Bay : 1.75%

When buying Lake LBJ real estate it is also important o consider the differences in new construction vs. older homes. New construction is typically taxed at a much higher tax basis in comparison to an older home of the same sq. footage. It could be advantageous to remodel an older structure to keep your tax basis down. There are some very good opportunities with Granite Shoals real estate and Sunrise Beach real estate to buy older homes with very nice waterfront. Remember the scarce resource is the waterfront and the land so the house can always be modified, or even rebuilt down the road.

If you have any questions about this information or for assistance with your Lake LBJ home search, contact me today at (512) 786-1515

Excited for 2013

Eric — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:45:32 +0000

With 2013 upon us, its time for The Carvajal Group to take the real estate game at Lake LBJ to then next level. We are very excited about the New Year and even more excited about some new tools and marketing strategies we will be using to sell more Lake LBJ Real Estate.

We believe that we must always be improving our skills and refining our services for the clients we represent. Our waterfront buyers on Lake LBJ look for us to provide accurate and up to date industry information and market knowledge. They expect us to have innovative technology and infrastructure to handle our clients needs at the highest level. They need our passion for Lake LBJ real estate to be burning like never before.

There is a lot to celebrate from 2012 but we are more focused on how we can sell more Lake LBJ real estate in 2013. Raise your glass and toast to the new year!

If you need assistance with your Lake LBJ home search or to learn more about our innovative marketing strategy, contact me today at (512) 786-1515

Your Address. Our Passion!

Lake LBJ Real Estate Statistics – Waterfront Lots: All Areas

Eric — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:40:02 +0000

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 – 3rd Quarter: Granite Shoals

Eric — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:40:22 +0000

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

Attracting LBJ Real Estate Buyers

Eric — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:41:54 +0000

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.

Do you own your waterfront?

Eric — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:45:49 +0000

There is a lot of recent discussion about “fill property” when talking about Lake LBJ Real Estate. “Fill property” is a portion of a property that came into existence when the bulk head or retaining wall was constructed. Because the boundary of the original platted lot and the boundary of the retaining wall are different, “fill property” exists.

Most real estate professionals representing buyers are advising their clients to require fill property to be acquired at the time of purchase. For many property owners this has already been acquired, but for some this is not the case. Because their are different owners of this “fill property” property owners are being forced to purchase this property from its owner.

For example, the city of Granite Shoals offers two methods of valuing this property for purchase:

1) The first is to take the county appraised value of the land as a $/sq. ft. amount and multiply it by the amount of fill property that exists. As you can imagine this means that you will pay for waterfront land prices to buy this “fill property”

2) The second is to hire an independent appraiser to assess the value of the fill and determine its associated value

As you can imagine, Lake LBJ real estate owners are upset that they even have to pay for this property but there is so much discrepancy as to the actual value placed on this “fill property”.

As your Lake LBJ real estate pro I have made it a priority to go out and research “fill property” so that I can be better informed and allow my clients to leverage my knowledge for their benefit. As soon as I know more about the pros and cons of owning fill property, the legality of “fill property’ and the risks associated with not owning the fill property I will provide an update.

Should you have any questions about Lake LBJ real estate or need assistance with your Lake LBJ home search contact me today!

LCRA Required Septic Inspections at time of sale

Eric — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:00:22 +0000

The LCRA requires that a septic inspection be done on all waterfront homes on Lake LBJ at the time of sale. The buyer of Lake LBJ real estate is required to apply for a “continued use permit” for the septic system and in order to get this permit the system must be inspected by the LCRA.

The LCRA charges $150 for the inspection and requires a drawing of the floor plan of the home, as well as a drawing of the septic systems. Based on the number of bedrooms (not bathrooms) they will determine if the system is adequate as well. Often times digging is necessary and they typically require a water load test on the system which has to be done by a third party. The LCRA is also requiring property owners to upgrade their plumbing fixtures to lower use equipment such as toilets and shower heads.

When listing Lake LBJ real estate for sale it is important to be aware of these septic requirements to eliminate any surprises once the home is under contract. Septic repairs or even a new system altogether can be expensive and you want to know this in advance so you can negotiate accordingly.

Working with a qualified real estate professional is the key to a smooth transaction involving Lake LBJ real estate. For more information on this LCRA requirement or for assistance with you Lake LBJ Real Estate search, contact me at (512) 786-1515.

Fill Property on Lake LBJ

Eric — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:18:19 +0000

If you are thinking about buying a house or some property on Lake LBJ, you might need to take into consideration fill property. When the lots were originally platted the land immediately next to the bulkhead or retaining wall actually belonged to the city or LCRA, this swath of land (usually about 12″ wide) is called fill property.

Most properties on Lake LBJ do not have an issue with fill property as the current or previous owners have already purchased it back from the city or the LCRA. However, in some instances the fill property will need to be acquired in order for a mortgage to be placed on the property by a perspective buyer. This is on a property by property basis, so you’ll need to check if it applies to the home or land you are looking at.

When purchasing Lake LBJ real estate it is vital to work with a real estate professional that is knowledgeable about Lake LBJ real estate and who can help you with proper due diligence. Give me a call at (512) 786-1515 for assistance with your Lake LBJ real estate search.