Lago Vista ISD sits along the northern shore of Lake Travis, covering the cities of Lago Vista, Jonestown, and Point Venture in a stretch of Texas Hill Country waterfront less than an hour from downtown Austin. The district is zoned to four campuses today, not three as some older listings still say: Lago Vista Elementary, Lago Vista Intermediate, Lago Vista Middle, and Lago Vista High School, serving a student population that has grown from around 1,800 students to a projected 2,500 within five years. Below you will find current Lago Vista ISD homes for sale, an interactive schools map, four years of local market data, and an honest look at where the district stands academically and financially. Our Lago Vista neighborhood guide has more on what day to day life looks like here, from the marina to the golf course to the drive into town. Take your time, there is no pressure here, just the information you need to make a good decision.
Quick Summary — For Busy Buyers
- 240 homes currently for sale in Lago Vista ISD
- $463,000 median sale price over the past 12 months ($219/sq ft)
- Homes are going under contract in a median of 64 days at 98% of asking price
- Zoned to 4 campuses: Lago Vista Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School
- Best known for: Lake Travis waterfront, Hill Country scenery, small town pace
Lago Vista ISD Homes for Sale
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Lago Vista ISD Schools
Use the interactive map below to explore the area around Lago Vista ISD schools. Elementary schools are marked with the chalkboard, middle schools are marked with a blue building icon and high schools are marked with a black graduation cap. To find out more about each school, click on the chalkboard and a description and link will appear.
Market Snapshot
Lago Vista’s median sale price has held close to flat over the past four years, even after a small dip from its FY23-24 peak, while the size of a typical home sold has grown from around 1,930 to roughly 2,110 square feet over that same span. In plain terms, buyers are getting more house for close to the same money. The number worth watching is the gap between the active median list price ($599,500) and the most recent closed median ($463,000), a wider active-to-closed spread than we typically see, and it largely reflects Lago Vista’s mix of standard homes alongside higher-end lakefront and golf course listings pulling the active pool upward. Sale-to-list has held in a tight 98 to 99 percent band every year, sellers here are not discounting much even as homes take longer to sell.
About Lago Vista ISD
Lago Vista ISD is a small, lake oriented district on the north shore of Lake Travis, roughly 35 minutes northwest of downtown Austin. It serves the city of Lago Vista along with Jonestown and Point Venture, an area long known for its marina, its municipal golf course, and a slower pace than most of the fast growing Austin suburbs to the east. The district’s four campuses sit close together near FM 1431, and with fewer than 2,000 students today, it still carries a small district feel even as enrollment climbs.
That growth is real. District projections show enrollment moving from around 1,800 students to roughly 2,500 within five years, driven by continued rooftop growth around the lake and along the RM 1431 corridor. The district has responded with a strong financial position and a series of bond funded facility upgrades aimed at keeping pace with a community that is no longer as small as it used to be, more on both below.
What Homes Look Like in Lago Vista ISD
At the entry end of the market, homes in Lago Vista ISD start in the $300,000s to $400,000s, typically two to three bedroom homes built in the 1980s and 1990s on interior streets away from the water, often on quarter-acre-plus lots that run larger than what you would find in most Austin-area subdivisions built in the same era.
Move toward the lake and both the price and the square footage climb. Homes in the $600,000s to $1 million-plus range are common in waterfront-adjacent and golf course communities, often with three to five bedrooms, updated finishes, and outdoor living space built around the view. At the top of the market, true lakefront homes with private boat docks can run well past $1 million, occasionally into the $2 million to $4 million range for larger new construction on deep water.
The FY25-26 median closed price of $463,000 for a home running roughly 2,110 square feet gives the clearest picture of what a typical buyer is getting today, more space than four years ago, at a price that has actually eased slightly since the FY23-24 peak.
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Growth & District News in Lago Vista ISD
Financial Strength and New Leadership
Lago Vista ISD earned an “A” rating with a perfect 100 score from the state’s Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST), the top mark a Texas school district can receive for fiscal management. The district also welcomed a new superintendent, Dr. Mindy Curran, who took over on January 5, 2026, succeeding retiring superintendent Darren Webb. A Lago Vista Middle School science teacher was recently named Region 13 Secondary Teacher of the Year, one more sign of a district investing in its staff even as it grows.
New Bond for Athletics and Student Activities
Voters approved a new bond package on top of the $44.3 million bond passed in 2020, aimed at student athletics and activities: roughly $4.1 million for football stadium seating, parking, track, and turf improvements, about $9.1 million for four new tennis courts, baseball and softball field upgrades, and land for future use, and $13 million or more for a new multi-use Student Activity Center. According to the district, continued enrollment growth means the propositions were not expected to require a tax rate increase.
An Honest Look at the Academic Rating
The most recent TEA accountability rating for Lago Vista ISD, based on 2024-25 data and released in August 2026, was a “C,” softer than most districts we cover on this site. We think it is worth stating plainly rather than glossing over it. It is fair context alongside the district’s strong financial rating, new leadership, and continued investment in facilities, and it is exactly the kind of question worth asking a Lago Vista ISD specialist before you commit to a specific attendance zone.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Lago Vista ISD?
Homes Are Taking Longer
Median days on market climbed from 51 to 55 days in FY22-23 to 64 days in FY25-26. Buyers have more time to make a decision than they did during the tightest years of the market.
Sellers Are Not Discounting Much
Despite longer market times, the median sale-to-list ratio has held at 98 to 99 percent every year for four years straight. Well-priced homes are still selling close to asking.
Watch the Active-to-Closed Gap
The active median list price ($599,500) is running well above the FY25-26 closed median ($463,000), a bigger spread than most nearby districts. That gap can be real leverage for buyers willing to negotiate on higher-priced active listings.
4-Year Market Perspective
| Fiscal Year | Closed Sales | Median Close Price | Median $/SqFt | Median CP/LP | Median Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY22-23 | 439 | $467,000 | $241.67 | 98.00% | 55 |
| FY23-24 | 335 | $485,000 | $242.08 | 99.00% | 51 |
| FY24-25 | 310 | $470,000 | $229.79 | 98.00% | 64 |
| FY25-26 | 391 | $463,000 | $219.49 | 98.00% | 64 |
Over the past four years, Lago Vista’s closed home sales have moved in a shallow U shape, dropping from 439 in FY22-23 to a low of 310 in FY24-25 before climbing back to 391 in FY25-26. Median close price has stayed remarkably flat across that span, up to $485,000 at the FY23-24 peak, then back down to $463,000, a net change of less than one percent over four years, unusual for a market that has seen bigger swings elsewhere in the Austin metro.
What has moved is price per square foot, down about 9 percent cumulatively from $241.67 to $219.49, while the typical home sold has grown from around 1,930 to roughly 2,110 square feet. Put simply, buyers today are getting meaningfully more space for close to the same price they would have paid four years ago.
Sale-to-list ratio has barely moved, holding in a 98 to 99 percent band every single year, while median days on market has stretched from the low 50s to the mid 60s. For a longer view of how Lago Vista compares to the broader Austin metro, see our latest Austin Real Estate Price Report.
How to Buy in Lago Vista ISD
- Get pre-approved and talk with a Lago Vista ISD specialist about which schools and neighborhoods fit your budget and priorities. Our Austin Home Buying Guide is a good place to start if you are new to the process.
- Decide how close to the water you want to be. Price and square footage both shift quickly the closer you get to Lake Travis, so knowing your must-haves up front saves time.
- Tour homes with a longer view in mind. With median days on market at 64, there is less pressure to rush a decision than in a faster-moving Austin suburb.
- Ask about the active-to-closed price gap on any home you are considering. A well-priced offer still has real negotiating room in this market.
- Close and settle in. We can connect you with local lenders, inspectors, and title companies who know the Lago Vista area well.
Ready to see what is available in Lago Vista ISD, or just have questions about a specific school or neighborhood?
Talk to a Lago Vista ISD SpecialistSchools in the Lago Vista Independent School District
The following is a list of the schools in the Lago Vista ISD along with the school’s address and GreatSchools’ rating as of September 2026. For additional info, click the links to visit our page about each of the schools in Lago Vista ISD.
Lago Vista Elementary
20311 Dawn Drive
Lago Vista, TX 78645
Great Schools Rating: 5/10
Lago Vista Intermediate
20801 FM 1431
Lago Vista, TX 78645
Great Schools Rating: 5/10
Lago Vista Middle
20801 FM 1431
Lago Vista, TX 78645
Great Schools Rating: 6/10
Lago Vista High
5185 Lohman Ford Rd
Lago Vista, TX 78645
Great Schools Rating: 5/10
Lago Vista ISD Schools Photos
Neighborhoods & Communities in Lago Vista ISD
Lago Vista ISD covers a wide range of communities, from close-in, moderately priced neighborhoods to lakefront estates with private docks. Here is a cross-section, from some of the district’s higher-end waterfront and golf communities to a couple of its more accessible entry points. See our full Lago Vista neighborhood guide for the complete list.
Waterford on Lake Travis
3-8 beds, 2-12 baths, 2,500-13,500 sqft, High $900,000s – $3.9MMs
Rancho Cielo
3-6 beds, 2-5 baths, 1,700-4,100 sqft, Low $700,000s – $1.6MMs
Lakeshore Ranch
3-8 beds, 2-10 baths, 1,700-11,700 sqft, High $600,000s – $1.6MMs
Seven Porticos
3-5 beds, 3-4 bath, 2,000-5,000 sqft, Mid $600,000s – $1MM
Montechino
3-6 beds, 3-7 baths, 1,800-5,200 sqft, Low $400,000s – $2.4MMs
Bar K Ranches
2-7 beds, 1-5 baths, 875-5,700 sqft, Low $400,000s – High $400,000s
North Shore Colony
1-3 beds, 1-3 bath, 400-2,500 sqft, Low $100,000s – $1.2MM
Point Venture
2-6 beds, 1-5 bath, 950-4,800 sqft, Low $200,000s – $1.8MM
Frequently Asked Questions
Lago Vista ISD has four campuses, all in Lago Vista, Texas: Lago Vista Elementary School, Lago Vista Intermediate School, Lago Vista Middle School, and Lago Vista High School. Lago Vista Intermediate and Lago Vista Middle share a campus complex on FM 1431.
It is a mixed picture worth stating honestly. The district earned a perfect 100 score and an ‘A’ rating from the state’s Financial Integrity Rating System, and it just brought on a new superintendent, Dr. Mindy Curran. On the academic side, its most recent TEA accountability rating, based on 2024-25 data, was a ‘C’, softer than many nearby districts. We recommend talking with a Lago Vista ISD specialist about your specific priorities before choosing an attendance zone.
Over the past 12 months, the median closed sale price in Lago Vista ISD was $463,000, or about $219 per square foot. That is down slightly from a four-year peak of $485,000 in FY23-24, even as the typical home sold has grown larger.
True lakefront homes with private boat docks typically start in the $1 million range and can run well past $2 million to $4 million for larger new construction on deep water. Waterfront-adjacent and golf course communities without direct lake frontage tend to run from the $600,000s to $1 million-plus.
Median days on market has climbed to 64, giving buyers more time to make a decision than in recent tighter years, while sale-to-list ratio has held steady at 98 to 99 percent. Active median list prices are also running notably above recent closed prices, which can mean real negotiating room on higher-priced active listings.
Lago Vista ISD covers communities such as Waterford on Lake Travis, Rancho Cielo, Lakeshore Ranch, Seven Porticos, Montechino, Bar K Ranches, North Shore Colony, and Point Venture, among others. See our full Lago Vista neighborhood guide for the complete list.
Yes. Dr. Mindy Curran became superintendent effective January 5, 2026, succeeding retiring superintendent Darren Webb.
Lago Vista ISD’s most recent TEA accountability rating, based on 2024-25 data and released in August 2026, was a ‘C’. This is provided as factual, publicly available information and should be verified directly with the Texas Education Agency or the district for the most current rating.
No new campus is currently planned. A bond voters recently approved is funding athletics and student activity improvements instead, including football stadium and track upgrades, new tennis courts and baseball and softball field improvements, and a new multi-use Student Activity Center.
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