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$2,250,000

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513 Oleander Dr, Granite Shoals

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,906 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176823

Chad Thibodeaux RE/MAX HORSESHOE BAY RESORT SA

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$299,000

2808 Kings Circle Dr, Granite Shoals

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,958 SqFt Residential MLS® # 179212

Chad Thibodeaux RE/MAX HORSESHOE BAY RESORT SA

$6,500,000

136 S Shorewood Drive, Granite Shoals

7 Beds 6 Baths 8,561 SqFt Residential MLS® # 177441

Trey Wood Horseshoe Bay Resort Realty

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$3,995,000

36 Beaver Island, Granite Shoals

7 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,528 SqFt Residential MLS® # 179310

Tammie Bennett Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$3,995,000

1131 N Shorewood Dr., Granite Shoals

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,626 SqFt Residential MLS® # 179106

Edward Burget Horseshoe Bay ONE Realty

$3,500,000

↓ $250,000

703 Woodland Hills, Granite Shoals

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,700 SqFt Residential MLS® # 175456

Tammie Bennett Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$2,795,000

↓ $100,000

171 Pointview, Granite Shoals

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,847 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176950

Billy Stephens Keller Williams Heritage

$2,750,000

↓ $249,990

1104 Impala Drive, Granite Shoals

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 3,561 SqFt Residential MLS® # 178906

Betty Epperson Epperson Realty Group LLC

$2,550,000

↓ $100,000

14 Beaver Island, Granite Shoals

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,506 SqFt Residential MLS® # 175421

Tammie Bennett Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$2,495,000

↓ $200,000

402 South Shorewood, Granite Shoals

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,344 SqFt Residential MLS® # 178014

Tammie Bennett Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$2,250,000

↓ $50,000

513 Oleander Dr, Granite Shoals

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,906 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176823

Chad Thibodeaux RE/MAX HORSESHOE BAY RESORT SA

$2,250,000

21 Beaver Island, Granite Shoals

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,673 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176973

Tammie Bennett Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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What Makes Granite Shoals Different

Granite Shoals occupies a specific spot in the Lake LBJ market:

Public lake access is genuinely exceptional. Nineteen city parks, eight of them lakefront with boat ramps, means you don't need waterfront to use the lake here. That changes the math for buyers: an off-water home in Granite Shoals still delivers a lake lifestyle at a fraction of waterfront pricing.

Short-term rentals are permitted citywide. Unlike Horseshoe Bay, where rules vary subdivision by subdivision, Granite Shoals allows short-term rentals throughout the city with registration. For investors, that predictability is worth a great deal.

The widest accessible price band on the lake. Condos and modest homes sit alongside lakefront estates. Granite Shoals is where a lot of buyers make their first Lake LBJ purchase.

It's an incorporated city. Established in 1966, Granite Shoals has its own city government, police, and services, which brings a level of municipal infrastructure that unincorporated lake communities don't have.

Central position on the lake. Sitting between Marble Falls and Kingsland puts Granite Shoals within easy reach of both, with Austin about an hour and fifteen minutes away.

Granite Shoals Real Estate Statistics

[Stats table renders here from REW template. Pull current average price, price range, active listing count, and price per square foot from the MLS.]

What You Can Buy in Granite Shoals

Lakefront homes and estates. Direct Lake LBJ frontage with private docks and boat lifts. The top of the local market, and still generally priced below comparable waterfront in Horseshoe Bay.

Condos. Low-maintenance options that suit lock-and-leave owners and investors. Often the most accessible entry point into the community, with shared amenities and less upkeep than a house.

Off-water and interior homes. Full-time residences and weekend places at prices well below waterfront, with the city's parks and boat ramps providing lake access. This is the value segment that makes Granite Shoals work for so many buyers.

Lots. Both waterfront and interior building sites. Lakefront lots let you build to your own design; interior lots offer a more rural setting a little further from the water.

The Short-Term Rental Picture

Granite Shoals is one of the clearest short-term rental markets on Lake LBJ. Rentals are permitted citywide subject to registration with the city, which removes the subdivision-by-subdivision uncertainty that complicates investing in Horseshoe Bay.

Demand is driven by summer lake tourism, weekend traffic from Austin and San Antonio, and the city's park and boat ramp access, which appeals to renters who don't need a waterfront house to enjoy the lake. Waterfront homes with docks command the strongest rates in season.

Confirm the current registration requirements and any fees with the city before you buy, and remember that gross rental income is not net once management, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, and taxes come out.

Granite Shoals Amenities

The park system is the centerpiece. Nineteen city parks include eight lakefront parks with boat ramps, plus picnic areas, playgrounds, and hike and bike trails. The city's multisport activity center adds soccer, volleyball, basketball, and pickleball courts.

Day to day, Granite Shoals has grocery, restaurants, and repair services within the city, with Marble Falls a short drive east for larger shopping and medical. Local schools serve the community, and the lake itself supplies the rest: wakeboarding, skiing, fishing, and boating on a constant-level reservoir that stays reliable year-round.

What to Know Before Buying in Granite Shoals

A few things worth checking before you write an offer:

Verify the LCRA dock permit. Every dock, boathouse, and bulkhead on Lake LBJ requires a current LCRA permit that transfers at closing. Non-permitted structures become your problem.

Check water depth at the dock. Depth varies across coves and shoreline. Confirm the slot works for the boat you actually plan to run.

Bulkhead condition. Replacement runs into five and six figures depending on length and materials. Assess age, materials, and any erosion behind it before closing.

Confirm STR registration requirements. Rentals are permitted, but registration and any associated fees or standards apply. Get the current requirements from the city rather than assuming.

Septic and older systems. Some properties run on septic, and much of the housing stock is older. Roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing all deserve close attention, particularly on lakefront homes where humidity accelerates wear.

Flood zone. Check the FEMA designation and get an elevation certificate on anything low-lying. Flood insurance costs vary significantly by zone.

About Chad Thibodeaux

I'm a 40-year resident of the Horseshoe Bay and Lake LBJ area and a licensed real estate broker since 1991. Granite Shoals is where a lot of my buyers start on this lake, and it's where a lot of investors end up. I can tell you which coves have the depth, which streets hold value, and how the rental numbers actually pencil out once the costs come off. Call 512-755-1606 or send a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Granite Shoals, Texas?

Granite Shoals is an incorporated city on the shores of Lake LBJ in Burnet County, Texas, located between Marble Falls and Kingsland in the Texas Hill Country. Austin is roughly an hour and fifteen minutes east.

Why is Granite Shoals called the City of Parks?

Granite Shoals has 19 city parks, eight of which are lakefront with boat ramps. That level of public lake access is unusual and it means residents can enjoy Lake LBJ without owning waterfront property.

Can I short-term rent a home in Granite Shoals?

Yes. Granite Shoals permits short-term rentals citywide subject to registration with the city, which makes it one of the most predictable rental markets on Lake LBJ. Confirm the current registration requirements and any associated fees before buying with rental income in mind.

How much does real estate cost in Granite Shoals?

Granite Shoals covers a wide range, from condos and modest interior homes at the accessible end through to lakefront estates. Waterfront pricing here generally sits below comparable inventory in Horseshoe Bay, which is a large part of the city's appeal. Contact Chad for current listings and recent sales.

When was Granite Shoals established?

Granite Shoals was established as a city in 1966. It takes its name from the Granite Shoals Dam, which created the reservoir in 1950 that was later renamed Lake LBJ in 1965.

Do I need waterfront property to use the lake in Granite Shoals?

No. With eight lakefront city parks offering boat ramps, off-water homes in Granite Shoals still provide easy lake access. That's a key reason interior homes here represent good value for buyers who want the lake lifestyle without waterfront pricing.

What amenities does Granite Shoals have?

Nineteen city parks including eight lakefront parks with boat ramps, picnic areas, playgrounds, hike and bike trails, and a multisport activity center with soccer, volleyball, basketball, and pickleball courts. The city also has grocery, restaurants, and repair services, with Marble Falls nearby for larger shopping and medical.

Is Granite Shoals a good place for a lake investment property?

It's one of the more straightforward options on Lake LBJ, because short-term rentals are permitted citywide with registration rather than restricted subdivision by subdivision. Combined with accessible pricing and strong summer demand, that makes it popular with investors. Verify current city requirements and run net rather than gross numbers before buying.