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.

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 is 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 is 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.

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$1,775,000

30 Beaver Island, Granite Shoals

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 177188

Tammie Bennett Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$1,549,000

↑ $100,000

2814 Lakeview Drive, Granite Shoals

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,640 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176588

Greg Mcdonnell Lake LBJ Partners

$1,499,000

↓ $1,000

434 E Castleshoals, Granite Shoals

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,590 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176898

Micha Osloond Horseshoe Bay Living 2, LLC

$1,495,000

↓ $190,000

305 W Briar Drive, Granite Shoals

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,545 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176869

Greg Gaynor Fokus Waterfront

$1,490,000

↓ $160,000

600 Deep Cove, Granite Shoals

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,198 SqFt Residential MLS® # 177173

Kale Stephens Horseshoe Bay Living 2, LLC

$1,450,000

↓ $45,000

503 Shorewood Cir., Granite Shoals

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,103 SqFt Residential MLS® # 177444

Shirl Thornton RE/MAX HORSESHOE BAY RESORT SA

1104 Hill Circle West Drive, Granite Shoals

$1,300,000

↓ $25,000

1104 Hill Circle West Drive, Granite Shoals

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,540 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176262

Carlie Bond Carlene Bond, Broker

$1,200,000

1106 Impala Drive, Granite Shoals

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 178904

Betty Epperson Epperson Realty Group LLC

$1,175,000

420 Hill Drive, Granite Shoals

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,764 SqFt Residential MLS® # 179085

Binkan Cinaroglu Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$1,150,000

208 Norwood Drive, Granite Shoals

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,200 SqFt Residential MLS® # 177017

Tammie Bennett Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$1,149,900

↓ $25,000

1506 Hill Top Dr, Granite Shoals

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,004 SqFt Residential MLS® # 176795

Aaron Jistel ListingSpark

$1,100,000

131 Web Isle Dr, Granite Shoals

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 178372

Marc Sherron Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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