Costa Bella Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with Todd Grossman, Costa Bella real estate expert.
Where exactly is Costa Bella located? Costa Bella is located in the heart of the Lake Travis area, off highway 620, between Mansfield Dam and Lakeway.
What is the average price of the homes in Costa Bella? The average home price in this very exclusive neighborhood ranges from the very high $1 millions to $5 million.
What is the average age of the homes in Costa Bella? Costa Bella is a newer community, with the average home built in the early part of 2000 and many homes built within the past 2 years.
What is the average size of the homes in Costa Bella? Costa Bella is an estate-style community. On average, home sizes are 4,000 square feet and up.
How long do homes stay on the market in Costa Bella? Because Costa Bella is the most exclusive waterfront community on Lake Travis, homes move fast — even for this price range. The average time for homes to sell in the community is between 4 and 8 months, which is extremely fast when you consider that the average price for a home is in the mid-$2 millions.
Why do residents choose to live in Costa Bella? Residents choose this fabulous community due to its exclusive nature and lots along the Lake Travis waterfront. Costa Bella is the only community on Lake Travis that offers you direct access to the water without the need of stairs or a tram to get there.
What are some the negatives of living in Costa Bella? I have yet to hear of any negatives of living in Costa Bella, and it would be hard to come up with any, given the very generous tax rate of 2% for this incredible community.
What are the public schools like in Costa Bella? Costa Bella students attend school in Lake Travis ISD, which is one of the best school districts in Austin and home of the State Champion “Lake Travis Cavaliers” high school football team.
How close are the schools to Costa Bella? The public schools are within 2 miles from all residents in Costa Bella, and many are within a short bike ride.
Are there any private schools near Costa Bella? There are exceptional private pre-schools in the area, and private schools for higher grades are located within a 15-minute drive from the Costa Bella community.
Are there any pre-schools near Costa Bella? There are pre-schools and childcare available all over the area. Some of the most popular preschools are Lakeway Church Christian Preschool or Lake Travis United Methodist.
What kind of amenities does Costa Bella offer? Costa Bella residents enjoy lake access and privileges, a clubhouse, exercise facilities, a jogging/biking path, a playground, a community pool and spa, and tennis courts.
What are the most sought after streets in Costa Bella? The most sought after streets within Costa Bella are those that are adjacent to the Lake Travis waterfront.
Where do people go out to eat in Costa Bella? Some favorite restaurants for people living in Costa Bella are Hudson's on the Bend, Carlos & Charlie's, Mizu, and Ciola's.
Where do people shop for groceries in Costa Bella? People in Costa Bella shop at one of the HEB or Randalls grocery stores nearby.
Where do people workout in Costa Bella? Costa Bella residents use their memberships at the World of Tennis or Gold’s Gym.
What kind of organized sports are offered in Costa Bella? There are organized sports in and around the area, and the community does have tennis.
What is the traffic like when commuting to downtown? There is traffic at certain parts of the day, but there are also many routes available to get downtown.
How long does it take to commute downtown from Costa Bella? The commute to downtown is approximately 20 minutes.
How long does it take to drive to the airport from Costa Bella? The airport is approximately 35 minutes from Costa Bella.
What makes you an expert in Costa Bella? I live in the area and specialize in luxury lake living properties, so I can help buyers find just the right home in this community.