Burnet ISD (officially Burnet Consolidated ISD, or Burnet CISD) covers more than 700 square miles of the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin, including the towns of Burnet and Bertram, Buchanan Dam, Briggs, the east shore of Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake and part of the Lake LBJ shoreline. The district has 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school, and every home in the district attends Burnet Middle and Burnet High. Scroll Down to Read More About Burnet ISD Homes.
Quick Summary — For Busy Buyers
- 309 single-family homes currently for sale in Burnet ISD
- $356,000 median sale price over the past 12 months ($208/sq ft)
- Homes are selling in a median of 73 days at 97% of asking price
- Two elementary areas: Bertram Elementary (Pre-K-5) on the east side, and Shady Grove (Pre-K-2) then RJ Richey (3-5) everywhere else
- Best known for: Hill Country acreage, lake homes near Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake and Lake LBJ, and new construction in Bertram and Burnet at lower prices than the Austin suburbs
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Burnet ISD Homes for Sale
Burnet ISD Schools Map
The map below shows the five regular Burnet ISD campuses. Four are in the city of Burnet and Bertram Elementary is in Bertram, about 12 miles east on SH 29. Elementary schools are marked with a chalkboard, the middle school with a blue school icon and the high school with a black graduation cap. The shaded area is the Burnet ISD boundary, so every home inside it is zoned to Burnet ISD schools.
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Burnet ISD Market Snapshot
Burnet ISD homes closed at a median of $356,000 over the 12 months through August 2026, while the 309 active listings carry a median list price of $525,000. The gap comes from what is for sale: the active list includes a lot of acreage, ranch and lakefront property, while recent sales lean toward new construction in Bertram Oaks, Creekfall and Dove Meadow. At the current sales pace there is about 9.6 months of inventory, which favors buyers. Data from Unlock MLS, single-family homes, as of October 4, 2026.
About Burnet ISD
Burnet CISD was formed in 1970 when Bertram ISD consolidated with Burnet ISD. It covers most of northern and central Burnet County plus small pieces of Llano and Williamson counties, and had 3,224 students in 2025-26, with about 14.6 students per teacher. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Pena has led the district since 2024. The district office is at 208 E. Brier St. in Burnet.
The district has two elementary attendance areas. Homes on the east side, including the City of Bertram, FM 243, FM 1174, US 183 and Whitewater Springs, attend Bertram Elementary for Pre-K through 5th grade. Every other home attends Shady Grove Elementary for Pre-K through 2nd grade and then RJ Richey Elementary for 3rd through 5th grade. All students then attend Burnet Middle School and Burnet High School. Quest High School, an alternative campus on the Burnet High campus, serves about 30 students.
District lines here do not follow mailing addresses. Marble Falls, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven and Meadowlakes are in Marble Falls ISD, and the town of Kingsland is in Llano ISD. But several Burnet County subdivisions with Kingsland or Tow addresses, such as The Legends on Lake LBJ, Clearwater Landing, Kingsland Cove, Paradise Point and Buchanan Lake Village, are in Burnet CISD. Rio Ancho, on the Williamson County line, is split between Burnet CISD and Liberty Hill ISD. Always confirm the district for a specific address.
What Homes Look Like in Burnet ISD
Burnet ISD has a wider range of homes than most districts near Austin. Of the 1,201 single-family homes sold over the past four years, the median home was about 1,860 square feet, built in 2014, on 0.38 acre. But 346 sales (about 29%) were on an acre or more, and 77 were on 10 acres or more. A little over half of the homes sold were in an HOA.
New construction is concentrated in a few communities: Lennar’s Bertram Oaks and DR Horton’s Dove Meadow in Bertram, Silverado’s Flores Park in Bertram, and Creekfall (DR Horton and Meritage) and Pepper Mill in Burnet. About 30% of sales over the four years were homes built in 2022 or later. Older homes in town, lake homes around Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake, and Hill Country ranches make up the rest.
Property taxes are lower than in most Austin-area districts. The median total tax rate on Burnet ISD sales was 1.78%, and Burnet CISD’s own rate for 2025-26 was $0.871 per $100 of value.
Growth & District News in Burnet ISD
May 2026 Bond
Burnet CISD voters approved a $135 million bond on May 2, 2026. Proposition A ($133 million) passed with about 51% of the vote and Proposition B ($2 million) with about 54%. The bond pays for a new academic building at Burnet Middle School for 900 students (expandable to 1,200), classroom additions at RJ Richey Elementary to bring its capacity to about 750, a secure front entry at Bertram Elementary, district-wide maintenance, buses and technology, and land for a future elementary school and a future middle school near Bertram. The district said it did not expect the debt service tax rate of $0.195 to rise.
Earlier Bonds
A $52.5 million bond in May 2021 added 12 classrooms at Bertram Elementary (raising its capacity from 450 to 750) and paid for athletic and campus upgrades. A $26.7 million bond in 2014 reopened Shady Grove Elementary, which has housed the district’s Pre-K through 2nd grade students since 2016-17.
No November 2026 School Election
We did not find a Burnet CISD measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Trustee elections in the district are held in May.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Burnet ISD?
4-Year Market Perspective
Sales in Burnet ISD rose from 269 in Sept 2022 – Aug 2023 to 387 in the most recent 12 months, up about 44%, mostly because new subdivisions in Bertram and Burnet started delivering homes. The median sale price peaked at $408,000 in Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 and was $356,000 over the past 12 months, about 1% below three years ago. Median price per square foot slipped from $222.41 to $207.50.
Some of that drop reflects the mix. In the Bertram Elementary area, a large share of recent sales were entry-level new homes in Bertram Oaks, and that area’s median fell to $301,495. In the Burnet area the median was $385,000 over the past 12 months. For broader context on Austin-area prices, see Eleven Oaks Realty’s latest Austin Real Estate Price Report.
| Period | Closings | Median Sale Price | Median $/SqFt | Median CP/LP% | Median Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2022 – Aug 2023 | 269 | $360,313 | $222.41 | 97% | 40 |
| Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 | 259 | $408,000 | $232.18 | 97% | 68 |
| Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 | 285 | $385,000 | $224.90 | 97% | 88 |
| Sept 2025 – Aug 2026 | 387 | $356,000 | $207.50 | 97% | 73 |
Single-family homes in Burnet ISD, data from Unlock MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
How to Buy in Burnet ISD
- Get pre-approved, and ask your lender to use the actual tax rate for the property, since MUD, city and county rates vary between Burnet, Bertram and the unincorporated areas.
- Confirm the school district and elementary area for each address. Lake LBJ, Kingsland, Tow, Briggs and Rio Ancho addresses can fall in different districts.
- For acreage and ranch property, check the survey, well, septic, easements, deed restrictions and any agricultural or wildlife tax valuation before your option period ends.
- For lake homes, ask about flood zones, LCRA permits for docks and the water level history on Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake.
- Bring your own agent to builder sales offices in Bertram Oaks, Creekfall and Dove Meadow on your first visit. Builder reps work for the builder.
Have questions about a specific Burnet ISD listing? Text us at (512) 827-8323 or request a call back below — no pressure, just answers from local specialists.
Schools in Burnet ISD
Burnet ISD Elementary Schools
Bertram Elementary
Pre-K-5, Bertram area
315 Main St.
Bertram, TX 78605
Phone: (512) 355-2111
Great Schools Rating: 3/10
Shady Grove Elementary
Pre-K-2, Burnet area
111 Shady Grove Rd.
Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-2126
Great Schools Rating: Not Yet Rated
RJ Richey Elementary
Grades 3-5, Burnet area
500 E. Graves St.
Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-2609
Great Schools Rating: 4/10
Burnet ISD Middle Schools
Burnet Middle
Grades 6-8, all of Burnet ISD
1401 N. Main St.
Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-6182
Great Schools Rating: 4/10
Burnet ISD High Schools
Burnet High
Grades 9-12, all of Burnet ISD
1000 The Green Mile
Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-6193
Great Schools Rating: 6/10
School ratings reflect GreatSchools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
TEA rated Burnet CISD a C (71) for 2025-26. Burnet High earned a B (85) with three distinctions. RJ Richey Elementary earned a D (66), which TEA also assigns to Shady Grove because Shady Grove has no tested grades. Bertram Elementary earned a D (64) and Burnet Middle an F (59). Each school page has the full rating history and domain scores.
Communities in Burnet ISD
The busiest subdivisions over the past four years were Bertram Oaks, Delaware Springs, Creekfall, Dove Meadow, the Burnet County section of Rio Ancho, Council Creek, Whitewater Springs, Flores Park, Hills of Shady Grove and Highland Oaks. Lake-area communities include Buchanan Lake Village, Golden Beach and Paradise Point near Lake Buchanan, and The Legends, Clearwater Landing and Kingsland Cove on Lake LBJ. We have a guide for Rio Ancho; for the others, we can walk you through what is on the market.
Rio Ancho
3-5 beds, 2-6 baths, 2,200-5,000 sqft, Low $600,000s – Mid $900,000s
Frequently Asked Questions About Burnet ISD
Burnet CISD has three elementary schools (Bertram Elementary, Shady Grove Elementary and RJ Richey Elementary), Burnet Middle School and Burnet High School, plus Quest High School, a small alternative campus.
Homes in the Bertram Elementary area, on the east side of the district, attend Bertram Elementary for Pre-K through 5th grade. All other homes attend Shady Grove Elementary for Pre-K through 2nd grade and RJ Richey Elementary for 3rd through 5th grade. Every home attends Burnet Middle and Burnet High.
TEA rated Burnet CISD a C (71) for 2025-26. Burnet High earned a B (85), RJ Richey and Shady Grove a D (66), Bertram Elementary a D (64) and Burnet Middle an F (59). Current GreatSchools ratings for each campus are shown in the schools section above.
Single-family homes in Burnet ISD sold for a median of $356,000 over the 12 months through August 2026, at about $208 per square foot. Active listings had a median list price of $525,000 as of October 4, 2026.
No. Marble Falls, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven and Meadowlakes are in Marble Falls ISD. Burnet ISD covers Burnet, Bertram, Buchanan Dam, Briggs and the surrounding area.
Part of it. The Burnet County section of Rio Ancho is in Burnet CISD and zoned to Bertram Elementary, while the Williamson County section is in Liberty Hill ISD. Check the district for each lot.
Yes. Burnet ISD includes homes near Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake, such as Buchanan Lake Village, Golden Beach and Paradise Point, and Burnet County communities on Lake LBJ such as The Legends, Clearwater Landing and Kingsland Cove.
The $135 million bond approved in May 2026 pays for a new academic building at Burnet Middle School, classroom additions at RJ Richey Elementary and land for a future elementary school and a future middle school near Bertram. No opening dates have been announced.
Homes sold in the past 12 months spent a median of 73 days on the market and closed at 97% of list price. There was about 9.6 months of inventory as of October 2026.
Bertram is about an hour from downtown Austin and Burnet is about an hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Both are closer to Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill.
Burnet ISD Realtor Specializing in Burnet ISD Homes
Raymond Stoklosa and Rebecca Jacks are Realtors specializing in Burnet ISD homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Burnet ISD, Raymond and Rebecca know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Burnet ISD and Selling a Home in Burnet ISD. Then call us at (512) 827-8323 or email us at info@11OaksRealty.com to schedule a no obligation consultation.
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