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# Apache Shores Prices, HOA Dues & Tax Rates

Apache Shores homes have a median list price around $533,000, with a low Travis County tax rate and a modest HOA covering the parks, boat ramp, and pool.

## Price tiers

$400K – $480K

Original cottages & fixers

Ranchers and cottages on wooded lots — renovation and redevelopment opportunities.

$480K – $650K

Core single-family

Updated mid-century and 3-4 bedroom homes, right around the ~$533,000 median.

$650K – $950K+

Custom & new build

Modern farmhouses and multi-story custom builds with Hill Country views.

## POA dues

Apache Shores POA dues run roughly **$120–$250 per year** — unusually low for a lake-access community. Dues cover the waterfront park, gated boat ramp, day docks, Geronimo Park, community center, pool, and tennis courts.

## Tax rate

The total effective tax rate is about **1.75%** — competitive for the area because Apache Shores carries no heavy suburban MUD debt. The rate is made up of:

-   Lake Travis ISD school tax
-   Travis County tax
-   Travis County ESD (emergency services)
-   Travis County Healthcare District
-   Austin Community College District

## Cost comparison vs. Lakeway and Lake Pointe

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Neighborhood

Median list price

HOA / POA dues

Lake access

School district

Apache Shores

~$533,000

~$120–$250/yr

Private community ramp + day docks (Lake Austin)

Lake Travis ISD

Lakeway (waterfront)

~$950K+

~$600–$2,000+/yr

Direct Lake Travis frontage + marinas

Lake Travis ISD

Lake Pointe

~$700K – $900K

Moderate + MUD debt

Community lake park

Lake Travis ISD

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