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.

Motivated Seller

$899,990

7689 Delwau LN, Austin TX 78725

MLS #245106349 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Jeffrey Schnabel

2 bd·2.5 ba·1,500 sqft

$995,000

2605 Friar Tuck LN, Austin TX 78704

MLS #245040910 · Phyllis Browning Company · Paige Carpenter

5 bd·4 ba·2,250 sqft

Price Cut

$579,000

500 E Riverside DR #242, Austin TX 78704

MLS #245022309 · CB&A, Realtors · Rebecca Taurozzi

3 bd·2.5 ba·1,465 sqft

Motivated Seller

$930,000

2918 Ranch Road 620 N #L-177, Austin TX 78734

MLS #221419645 · Coldwell Banker Realty · Claudia Verastegui

4 bd·3.5 ba·2,714 sqft

Motivated Seller

$20,000,000

15016 Flat Top Ranch RD, Austin TX 78732

MLS #232553547 · AUSTINTETON · Shaun Cochran

6 bd·6.5 ba·9,725 sqft

Motivated Seller

$840,000

7705 Shelton RD, Austin TX 78725

MLS #237040286 · RE/MAX Fine Properties · Marjet Ulmann

3 bd·2 ba·1,689 sqft

Motivated Seller

$470,000

2918 Ranch Road 620 N #281, Austin TX 78734

MLS #238703069 · Rawhide, REALTOR · Lauren Odle

3 bd·3 ba·1,816 sqft

$5,500,000

12600 Lyndon DR, Austin TX 78732

MLS #237015980 · Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty · Rebecca Deering

5 bd·6.5 ba·6,706 sqft

$769,900

2918 Ranch Road 620 N #299, Austin TX 78734

MLS #240298907 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Dylan Everett

4 bd·4 ba·2,951 sqft

Motivated Seller

$399,900

2918 Ranch Road 620 #297, Austin TX 78734

MLS #240736053 · Friedman Real Estate, Inc. · Megan Saucerman

4 bd·3.5 ba·2,024 sqft

Motivated Seller

$798,000

44 East Ave #2307, Austin TX 78701

MLS #240783510 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Dylan Haines

2 bd·2 ba·1,221 sqft

$700,000

2913 Chisholm TRL, Austin TX 78734

MLS #240885402 · Phyllis Browning Company - NB · Jessica Richardson

3 bd·3 ba·2,236 sqft

Motivated Seller

$2,995,000

210 Lavaca ST #2505, Austin TX 78701

MLS #240985044 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Gary Dolch

3 bd·3.5 ba·2,871 sqft

Motivated Seller

$3,500,000

1500 Buffalo Gap RD, Austin TX 78734

MLS #240714246 · Douglas Elliman Real Estate · Ryan Rogers

3 bd·3 ba·3,399 sqft

Motivated Seller

$624,950

44 East Ave #1509, Austin TX 78701

MLS #240820083 · Urbanspace · Maria Ybanez

2 bd·2 ba·796 sqft

Motivated Seller

$625,000

222 West Ave #2012, Austin TX 78701

MLS #237479486 · Douglas Elliman Real Estate · Todd Burgener

1 bd·1 ba·821 sqft

$700,000

17101 Feather Rock TRL, Austin TX 78734

MLS #241944850 · Teamly Realty · Angela Hill

3 bd·3 ba·2,964 sqft

Price Cut

$2,495,000

14753 Arrowhead DR, Austin TX 78641

MLS #241948409 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Gary Dolch

4 bd·3.5 ba·4,322 sqft

Motivated Seller

$749,000

13527 Bullick Hollow RD, Austin TX 78726

MLS #231532491 · Cornerstone Partners Realty · Jason Pratt

2 bd·1 ba·810 sqft

Motivated Seller

$3,250,000

2503 Manana ST, Austin TX 78730

MLS #241943075 · Moreland Properties · Eric Moreland

3 bd·3 ba·2,100 sqft

Motivated Seller

$7,775,000

6507 Bridge Point PKWY #LVS Gardenia 2B, Austin TX 78730

MLS #220195835 · Christies Intl Real Estate Lone Star · Mary Anne McMahon

3 bd·3.5 ba·2,857 sqft

Motivated Seller

$999,999

14456 Agarita RD, Austin TX 78734

MLS #234904435 · Telco Realty Systems · Thomas Lemon

3 bd·2 ba·2,242 sqft

Motivated Seller

$3,750,000

2934-2938 Westlake CV, Austin TX 78746

MLS #208799022 · Phillip Way, Broker · Phillip Way

2 bd·2 ba·1,472 sqft

Motivated Seller

$519,000

15101 DEXLER DR, Austin TX 78734

MLS #233443636 · Ruzicka Real Estate · Vlado Ruzicka

1 bd·1.5 ba·1,250 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 $399,900 to $20,000,000.

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.