Apache Shores vs. Lakeway Comparison
Apache Shores offers the same Lake Travis ISD schools and lake access as Lakeway at roughly half the median price, trading Lakeway's golf courses and marina for a quieter, lower-cost lake-access neighborhood.
Side-by-side comparison
| Factor | Apache Shores | Lakeway |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | ~$533,000 | ~$950K+ waterfront / ~$700K interior |
| School district | Lake Travis ISD (A+) | Lake Travis ISD (A+) |
| Lake access type | Private community ramp, day docks, and waterfront park on Lake Austin | Direct Lake Travis frontage, marinas, and public ramps |
| HOA / POA dues | Low — ~$120–$250/yr | Moderate to high — ~$600–$2,000+/yr |
| Tax rate | ~1.75% total, no heavy MUD debt | City of Lakeway taxes plus district debt in many sections |
| Community vibe | Eclectic Hill Country custom — quiet, wooded, boat-first | Golf and planned-suburban — country clubs, marinas, retail |
Median price
Apache Shores: ~$533,000
Lakeway: ~$950K+ waterfront / ~$700K interior
School district
Apache Shores: Lake Travis ISD (A+)
Lakeway: Lake Travis ISD (A+)
Lake access type
Apache Shores: Private community ramp, day docks, and waterfront park on Lake Austin
Lakeway: Direct Lake Travis frontage, marinas, and public ramps
HOA / POA dues
Apache Shores: Low — ~$120–$250/yr
Lakeway: Moderate to high — ~$600–$2,000+/yr
Tax rate
Apache Shores: ~1.75% total, no heavy MUD debt
Lakeway: City of Lakeway taxes plus district debt in many sections
Community vibe
Apache Shores: Eclectic Hill Country custom — quiet, wooded, boat-first
Lakeway: Golf and planned-suburban — country clubs, marinas, retail
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