Which Neighborhoods Offer Great Views of Lake Austin?

If you want to enjoy great views of Lake Austin, you need to know where to live. Some of the best views in all of Austin come from the neighborhoods found close to the lakes. Here's a quick look at the neighborhoods offering the best views of Lake Austin.

Tarrytown

A very popular neighborhood in Central Austin, Tarrytown offers some of the best Lake Austin views you will find. This neighborhood offers Scenic Drive, which provides plenty of waterfront property to choose from. Many homes include boat garages or docks with easy lake access.

The homes found on Scenic Drive are rather expensive compared to the homes in the inland area of Tarrytown. However, if you want the best views of Lake Austin, the Scenic Drive homes offer just what you seek.

Watersedge at River Place

The name gives it away as this neighborhood is found right on the water. It's a Northwest Austin choice with beautiful views of Lake Austin. The neighborhood offers plenty of homes on Big View Drive with incredible views of the lake and of the Texas Hill Country.

Highland Park West Balcones

The Highland Park West Balcones neighborhood is one of the best in all of Austin. This area offers some of the finest views you will find of Lake Austin and many of the pictures found in magazines come from this area. Mount Bonnell is found within the neighborhood, as well.

If you want the best views of the lake from this area of Austin, you want to be west of Mt. Bonnell Road. This includes smaller neighborhoods, such as Watersedge, Island at Mt. Bonnell Shores and Mount Bonnell shores. These three areas offer the finest views you will find of Lake Austin.

Rob Roy

A gated neighborhood found in the Lake Austin area, Rob Roy is truly luxurious. The homes here are some of the finest and many are more than one story to provide great views of both Lake Austin and the Texas Hill Country. Some of the neighborhood is even found atop a hill, which means you don't even have to live on the water to enjoy great views.

Bellagio Estates

Another northwestern neighborhood offering great lake views, Bellagio Estates is found in Steiner Ranch. It's a small community offering plenty of waterfront options. The homes here are found on lots ranging from 2 to 6 acres with waterfront ranging from 150 to 500 feet. Many of the homes have two stall boat docks and many of the lots have yet to be built. You can build your own dream home right on the lake here.

There are several neighborhoods offering great views of Lake Austin. Most of the homes offering waterfront property on Lake Austin fall into the luxury category. However, if you can find a home on a hill, you may be able to score a more affordable option offering views of Lake Austin. The neighborhoods above are the best you will find if you want to enjoy views of the lake from your living room.