Waterfront Homes in Austin, TX

181 active waterfront homes in Austin, TX · The median list price in Austin is $529,000.

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Live data — verified active on October 3, 2026. A home is listed here when its MLS listing is flagged waterfront.

$1,050,000

44 East Ave #3604, Austin TX 78701

MLS #247160368 · Coldwell Banker Realty · Monica Dudeck

2 bd·2 ba·1,172 sqft

$1,625,000

6604 Liveoak DR, Austin TX 78746

MLS #247207677 · All Hands Real Estate · Chris Kappmeyer

4 bd·3 ba·3,297 sqft

$875,000

12013 Fortuna CV, Austin TX 78738

MLS #247215435 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Amy Mintz

4 bd·3.5 ba·2,892 sqft

$2,550,000

111 Sailfish ST, Austin TX 78734

MLS #247242396 · Moreland Properties · Greg Walling

3 bd·3 ba·3,698 sqft

$430,000

6810 Langston DR, Austin TX 78723

MLS #247256856 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Kelvin Glover

4 bd·2 ba·1,352 sqft

Motivated Seller

$2,995,000

16005 Chateau Ave, Austin TX 78734

MLS #247058038 · LindenDwell Real Estate · Jason Lindenschmidt

5 bd·5.5 ba·5,988 sqft

Price Cut

$599,000

710 Colorado ST #8B, Austin TX 78701

MLS #246997623 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Lily Clason

1 bd·1 ba·1,180 sqft

$255,000

2918 N Ranch Road 620 #B112, Austin TX 78734

MLS #246931992 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Kristi Scott

3 bd·3 ba·1,593 sqft

Price Cut

$1,675,000

5808 Tom Wooten CV, Austin TX 78731

MLS #246941145 · Moreland Properties · Andrew Ware

4 bd·3.5 ba·3,070 sqft

$1,899,000

1910 Rue De St Tropez #6, Austin TX 78746

MLS #246864501 · Douglas Elliman Real Estate · Julie Mack

3 bd·2.5 ba·3,155 sqft

$509,000

54 Rainey ST #PH20, Austin TX 78701

MLS #246866209 · Christies Intl Real Estate Lone Star · Jonna Juul-Hansen

1 bd·1 ba·798 sqft

$1,590,000

44 East Ave #4305, Austin TX 78701

MLS #246802183 · Via Realty Group LLC · Laura De haro

3 bd·3 ba·1,594 sqft

Price Cut

$329,000

2215 Post RD #1039, Austin TX 78704

MLS #246756523 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Kristin Kreisel

2 bd·2.5 ba·941 sqft

$494,000

5921 Hiline RD #1203, Austin TX 78734

MLS #246758293 · Abrams & Associates Realty LLC · James Lewis

3 bd·2 ba·1,379 sqft

$298,000

500 E Riverside DR #114, Austin TX 78704

MLS #246731421 · All Hands Real Estate · Ruben Garcia

1 bd·1 ba·564 sqft

$500,000

603 Davis ST #1201, Austin TX 78701

MLS #246733219 · Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Lesley Taylor

1 bd·1 ba·1,005 sqft

Price Cut

$2,750,000

7112 Greenshores DR #3, Austin TX 78730

MLS #246733224 · Travis Real Estate · Travis Lairsen

5 bd·6 ba·6,461 sqft

Price Cut

$320,000

603 Davis ST #708, Austin TX 78701

MLS #246737992 · Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Lesley Taylor

1 ba·503 sqft

$1,300,000

1813 Graveyard Point RD, Austin TX 78734

MLS #246588300 · Res and Ranch LLC · Matthew Hoyt

2 bd·2.5 ba·1,160 sqft

$1,100,000

3800 Rivercrest DR #C18, Austin TX 78746

MLS #246554427 · Moreland Properties · Melissa Levine

$214,900

500 E Riverside DR #119, Austin TX 78704

MLS #246531222 · RE/MAX Fine Properties · Heather Brown

1 bd·1 ba·388 sqft

$895,900

48 East Ave #2011, Austin TX 78701

MLS #246234098 · Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Roxanne Hayes

2 bd·1 ba·1,036 sqft

$7,495,000

2503 Westlake DR #301, Austin TX 78746

MLS #246234121 · Moreland Properties · Stephanie Nick

3 bd·3.5 ba·4,383 sqft

$7,900,000

2503 Westlake DR #201, Austin TX 78746

MLS #246175649 · Moreland Properties · Stephanie Nick

3 bd·3.5 ba·4,067 sqft

About Waterfront Homes in Austin, TX

This page lists waterfront homes for sale in Austin — every active listing whose MLS record is flagged waterfront, drawn from live MLS data and updated daily. "Waterfront" on HomeLocating covers three genuinely different kinds of property, and the differences matter more than the label. Lakefront homes on a reservoir like the Highland Lakes chain sit on a shoreline the managing authority holds to a normal operating level, which can drop several feet in a drought or after a flood-control release — so the shoreline you see in listing photos may not match what's there year-round. Riverfront homes sit on a natural, free-flowing waterway, where the water level moves with rainfall and the season rather than a managed pool. Coastal and bay property fronts open or tidal water and carries its own wind, flood, and elevation considerations that inland lake and river homes don't. Read each listing for the specific water body and frontage type rather than assuming from the "waterfront" flag alone, and note that waterfront homes at higher prices are also part of the luxury homes tier above.

Waterfront on Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake in Austin

Austin's waterfront homes front Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake. Lady Bird Lake runs through downtown; Lake Travis is on the city’s western edge, part of the Highland Lakes chain on the Colorado River. On a Highland Lakes-style reservoir, the shoreline is managed to a normal operating level that can drop in drought or after a flood-control release, so ask to see a property at both a typical and a lower lake level, and confirm whether any dock, boathouse, or retaining wall has its own permit from the managing authority. Right now Austin's waterfront listings on HomeLocating range from about $214,900 to $7,900,000.

Buying Waterfront Property in Austin

Waterfront property comes with a longer due-diligence list than a typical home, and it's worth working through before you make an offer. Start with the frontage itself: is it a maintained shoreline, a bluff, or a canal or cove, and is a dock, boat slip, or lake access deeded to the home or does it require a separate permit from the managing authority? Flood insurance is close behind — a waterfront home is far more likely to sit in a mapped flood zone, and on the coast that's often a separate wind-and-hail policy on top of flood coverage, so get an insurance quote before you're deep into the contract, not after. On a lake or reservoir, ask how the water level has varied over recent years and whether the property is still usable — for boating, swimming, a beach — at a lower level, not just when the lake is full. A survey matters more here than on a typical lot, since water frontage, easements, and any bulkhead or retaining wall are exactly the kind of boundary questions a survey settles. Have the inspection cover the dock, boathouse, seawall, and drainage specifically, since those structures age differently than the house itself and repairs on the water can cost more than the same repair on dry land. None of this is insurance or engineering advice — but it's the checklist that keeps a waterfront purchase from having surprises. A licensed REALTOR® can walk through recent waterfront sales in Austin and what each one's frontage actually included.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a home get listed as waterfront?

A home is shown when its MLS listing is flagged waterfront, meaning it has water frontage such as a lake, river, or canal. The flag comes from the listing itself.

Does waterfront include a private dock?

Not necessarily. Docks, boat slips, and shoreline rights vary by home and often require separate permission from the managing authority, so check the listing and confirm with your agent before assuming one comes with the property.

Is waterfront the same as lakefront?

Lakefront is one kind of waterfront. This page includes lakefront and other water frontage — river and coastal; see the Texas lakefront page for lakes and reservoirs only.

Why do lake levels change on a Highland Lakes-style reservoir?

Reservoirs are held to a normal operating level by the managing authority, and that level can drop in a drought or after water is released for flood control, then refill with rain. A home’s usable shoreline can look different at a lower level than in listing photos taken when the lake is full.

Do waterfront homes need flood insurance?

Often, yes — waterfront property is more likely to sit in a mapped flood zone, and a standard homeowners policy typically doesn’t cover flood damage. Ask for an insurance quote (including a separate wind-and-hail policy on the coast) early in the process, since it affects the real monthly cost.

How often is this list updated?

Daily, from live MLS data. A home leaves the list when it goes under contract, sells, or no longer matches.