Marble Falls Real Estate

Part of the Highland Lakes, Marble Falls is both a town in Texas as well as an area running north and south along Highway 281 and east and west along TX-71 and the Colorado River. Well-known during the Civil War era of 1887, the town became famous for duping the Union army with fake cannons made from crafted stovepipes and wagon wheels. Today, Marble Falls in Burnet County’s 78754 and 78757 zip codes, is well known for its beautiful Texas Hill Country scenery and incredible shoreline along both the Colorado River and Lake LBJ.

Originally touted as a retirement area for those who wanted to settle in and watch the sun set over the lake, Marble Falls has rapidly grown to include Horseshoe Bay, a resort-style hotel and country club and several neighborhoods such as Cottonwood Shores, Meadowlakes, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, and Sunrise Beach Village.

With a location just 22 miles from Johnson City and 56 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, buyers looking in for Marble Falls homes for sale find a range of ages, styles, sizes and price points. Home prices vary according to whether the home has a water view, water access or waterfront.

Many Marble Falls homes for sale developed from beginning in the 1960s to recent years when many smaller homes gave way to some of the grand luxury homes that line the river and lake. Americana, European and Mediterranean-style designs have become increasingly popular as are courtyards, guest cottages, and boat houses. No longer just for empty-nesters, these homes are custom-designed for entertaining, and many have 5 to 7 bedroom, 9 bath floor plans with chef-style kitchens, media rooms, outdoor living areas, and swimming pools. Not all homes are this lavish. There are still typical 1-story, ranch-style houses averaging about 2,000 square feet in size with 2 to 3-bedroom floor plans. These brick, stone and siding homes tend to sit back from the water in neighborhoods that may provide lake access or at least within a few miles of a public boat ramp for those that want to enjoy lake activities.

With today’s technology, executives can have it all with a lake lifestyle and still only be 51 miles from all the action in Downtown Austin. Boating, jet skiing, kayaking, fishing, swimming and paddle boarding are activities seen almost daily on the lake. Central Texas’ mild weather and steady water temperatures make enjoying the lake possible throughout the year. There are several fun stops along the waterway. On the Rocks at Cottonwood Shores and Lantana Grill in Horseshoe Bay are both great places to visit after a full day on the lake. If heading inland, shopping and dining at The Galleria in Bee Cave are only 32 miles from most Marble Falls homes for sale.