$985,000
299 River Place, Johnson City TX 78636
MLS #246599703 · Keller Williams Realty · Tricia Keith
5 bd·3.5 ba·2,153 sqft
Waterfront Homes in Johnson City, TX
3 active waterfront homes in Johnson City, TX from $775,000 · The median list price in Johnson City is $689,000.
Live data — verified active on October 3, 2026. A home is listed here when its MLS listing is flagged waterfront.
$925,000
119 River PL, Johnson City TX 78636
MLS #245283247 · Topper Real Estate · Teresa Taylor
3 bd·1.5 ba·2,064 sqft
Price CutEstimated by HomeLocating
$775,000
544 River View DR, Johnson City TX 78636
MLS #244097699 · Douglas Elliman Real Estate · Jeanne Parker
4 bd·2.5 ba·2,360 sqft
Nearby Waterfront Homes (within 25 miles)
259 waterfront homes in nearby cities within 25 miles of Johnson City, TX — not included in the Johnson City count above. Each home shows its own city.
$4,500,000
3777 Middle Creek RD, Blanco TX 78606
MLS #239990885 · Coldwell Banker Realty · Rains Mayfield
4 bd·4 ba·5,270 sqft
Motivated SellerEstimated by HomeLocating
$3,000,000
101 Rolling Hills RD, Blanco TX 78606
MLS #241485087 · Magnolia Realty Austin Hill Co · Megan Hall
2 bd·2.5 ba·2,571 sqft
$275,000
1400 Lazy Creek LN, Blanco TX 78606
MLS #246905413 · Sunny Lane Realty · Peggy Faloon
3 bd·1 ba·1,076 sqft
Motivated SellerEstimated by HomeLocating
$1,475,000
3764 Ranch Road 1623, Blanco TX 78606
MLS #246266535 · We Sell Texas · Calen McNett McNett
4 bd·3 ba·1,655 sqft
Motivated SellerEstimated by HomeLocating
$799,000
332 Turkey Dr RD, Dripping Springs TX 78620
MLS #243847350 · Lone Star Realty · Chad Edwards
2 bd·2.5 ba·1,426 sqft
$1,295,000
471 Turkey DR, Dripping Springs TX 78620
MLS #247082639 · Keller Williams Realty · Dan Justus
5 bd·4 ba·2,978 sqft
About Waterfront Homes in Johnson City, TX
This page lists waterfront homes for sale in Johnson City — 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 the Pedernales River in Johnson City
Johnson City's waterfront homes front the Pedernales River. River frontage moves with the season — a wide, calm pool in summer can run high and fast after rain — so ask about the flood history, any bank erosion or bulkhead work, and whether the specific stretch is used for tubing or boat traffic that affects noise and privacy. Right now Johnson City's waterfront listings on HomeLocating range from about $775,000 to $985,000.
Buying Waterfront Property in Johnson City
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 Johnson City 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.
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Waterfront Homes in Blanco, TX →
$850,000
134 Narrows RD, Blanco TX 78606
MLS #247643932 · Hills Of Texas Sky Realty · Brittany Bailey
3 bd·2 ba·1,997 sqft
$275,000
1400 Lazy Creek LN, Blanco TX 78606
MLS #246905413 · Sunny Lane Realty · Peggy Faloon
3 bd·1 ba·1,076 sqft
Motivated SellerEstimated by HomeLocating
$1,475,000
3764 Ranch Road 1623, Blanco TX 78606
MLS #246266535 · We Sell Texas · Calen McNett McNett
4 bd·3 ba·1,655 sqft