Highland Haven Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $760K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $155K |
| Highest Price | $1.2M |
| Highland Haven Real Estate Listings | 10 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $363 |
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What Makes Highland Haven Different
Highland Haven trades size and amenities for something else entirely:
It is genuinely small. Just over 400 residents across about half a square mile. That is one of the smallest incorporated communities on Lake LBJ, and it shows in how the place feels. People know their neighbors.
Six parks for a city this size. The city maintains six parks around the lake for residents and guests. Dove Park has a deluxe boat launch capable of handling large lake craft, which is unusual for a community of this scale and means you do not need waterfront to get a boat on the water.
Seven miles from Marble Falls. Close enough that groceries, medical, and shopping are a ten-minute drive on Highway 1431, far enough that none of that traffic comes through town.
Practical amenities you would not expect. The city lot offers trailer, boat, and RV parking for residents, plus a limited number of enclosed storage rooms through the property owners association. For lake owners with boats and toys, that solves a real problem.
A community center that gets used. Behind City Hall, the community center hosts town hall meetings and resident gatherings. In a town of 400, that is the social center of the place.
What You Can Buy in Highland Haven
Waterfront homes. Direct Lake LBJ frontage on the eastern shore with private docks. The premium tier of a small market, and inventory is limited simply because the city is small.
Off-water and view homes. Interior properties at meaningfully lower prices. Because of the six parks and the Dove Park boat launch, off-water owners still have straightforward lake access, which makes this segment better value here than in communities without public ramps.
Lots. A small number of waterfront and interior building sites for buyers who want to design their own home in a quiet setting.
Inventory turns over slowly. In a city this size, only a handful of properties are typically on the market at any given time, so buyers who want in often need to be patient and ready to move when something comes up.
The Short-Term Rental Rule Worth Knowing
This is the single most important thing to understand before buying in Highland Haven, and it is more specific than most buyers expect.
Short-term rentals are generally not permitted within the City of Highland Haven. There is an exception: the area known as the Nobles Addition, which sits beyond the point where Highland Drive intersects Quail Drive and falls outside the city limits, does allow short-term rentals. Properties there have performed strongly as rentals.
The practical effect is that two homes a few hundred yards apart can have completely different rental rights. If rental income is part of your purchase plan, confirm in writing whether a specific property sits inside the city or in the Nobles Addition before you write an offer. If you are buying to live rather than rent, the city's restriction is a feature rather than a limitation, because it keeps the streets quiet.
What to Know Before Buying in Highland Haven
Confirm which side of the city line a property is on. See above. It determines rental rights and it is not obvious from a listing.
Verify the LCRA dock permit. Every dock, boathouse, and bulkhead on Lake LBJ requires a current LCRA permit that transfers at closing.
Understand the POA. The Highland Haven Property Owners Association handles storage allocation and other community matters alongside the city. Review current dues and what they cover.
Older housing stock. Development began in the early 1960s, so many homes are decades old. Roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and septic where applicable deserve close attention.
Services are in Marble Falls. There is no grocery store, bank, or school in Highland Haven. Marble Falls covers all of it seven miles east, and the city is served by Marble Falls Independent School District.
Check the flood zone. Pull the FEMA designation and get an elevation certificate on anything low-lying.
Highland Haven Compared to Other Lake LBJ Communities
Highland Haven sits at the quiet end of the market alongside Sunrise Beach Village, which also restricts short-term rentals and also draws full-time and part-time residents rather than investors. Kingsland and Granite Shoals are the opposite, both permitting rentals with more activity and a stronger investment case. Horseshoe Bay offers resort amenities and golf at considerably higher pricing. Highland Haven's advantage is that it is small, close to Marble Falls, and has better public lake access than its size would suggest.
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. Highland Haven is a small market where inventory is thin and the details matter, particularly the city limit line and what it means for rentals. I can tell you which properties sit where, how the shoreline behaves along the eastern shore, and when something worth looking at is likely to come up. Call 512-755-1606 or send a message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Highland Haven, Texas?
Highland Haven is a small city in southwestern Burnet County on the eastern shore of Lake LBJ, about seven miles west of Marble Falls on Highway 1431. It sits roughly midway between Marble Falls and Kingsland, about 18 miles southwest of Burnet and 57 miles northwest of Austin.
How big is Highland Haven?
Highland Haven is one of the smallest communities on Lake LBJ, with a population of 418 at the 2020 census and a total area of about half a square mile. That small scale is a large part of its appeal.
Can I short-term rent a home in Highland Haven?
Generally no within the city limits. Short-term rentals are not permitted in the City of Highland Haven, with one exception: the Nobles Addition, which lies beyond the intersection of Highland Drive and Quail Drive and outside the city, does allow them. Confirm in writing which side of the line a specific property sits on before buying with rental income in mind.
When was Highland Haven established?
Highland Haven was established in 1962 as a development on Lake LBJ and was incorporated as a city in 1995. It was named for the Highland Lakes region.
What amenities does Highland Haven have?
The city maintains six parks around the lake, including Dove Park with a deluxe boat launch capable of handling large lake craft. There is a City Hall and a community center used for town hall meetings and resident gatherings, plus trailer, boat, and RV parking on the city lot and limited enclosed storage available through the property owners association.
Do I need waterfront property to use the lake in Highland Haven?
No. With six city parks and the boat launch at Dove Park, off-water homes in Highland Haven still provide straightforward lake access. That makes interior properties better value here than in communities without public ramps.
What school district serves Highland Haven?
Highland Haven is served by Marble Falls Independent School District. There are no schools within the city itself; students attend campuses in Marble Falls, about seven miles east.
How does Highland Haven compare to Sunrise Beach or Kingsland?
Highland Haven and Sunrise Beach Village are the quiet end of the Lake LBJ market, both restricting short-term rentals and both drawing residents rather than investors. Kingsland and Granite Shoals permit rentals and carry more activity. Highland Haven is smaller than all of them and closer to Marble Falls services than most.