$619,000 57 days on market

Rarely does a home capture the spirit of Lake Austin quite like this iconic A-Frame, nestled among mature live oaks on a generous double lot in the heart of Apache Shores. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its distinctive character, the home offers approximately 1,850 square feet of highly functional living space, plus a finished foyer to welcome you in. Multiple gathering areas, flexible sleeping accommodations, and an inviting blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces make the property as practical as it is memorable.

Surrounded by nature and designed for both connection and peaceful solitude, this property feels worlds away while still providing easy access to Austin. The outdoor living areas invite entertaining, quiet mornings with coffee, or evenings in a hammock listening to cicadas beneath the oaks. Inside, the home’s distinctive architecture creates a warm, inspiring atmosphere that “keeps it weird” in the best possible way.

Apache Shores remains one of Lake Austin’s most treasured communities, where golf carts and paddle boards are a preferred mode of transportation, roads double as walking trails, and neighbors know each other by name. The community also offers private lake access, a boat ramp, docks, and a laid-back lifestyle that has become increasingly difficult to find.

Equal parts artist’s retreat, lakeside escape, and gathering place, this distinctive property offers a sense of character that is increasingly rare. It embodies the spirit that made Austin famous, and opportunities to own a home with this much personality are becoming harder to find. Visit around dusk, and the experience is nothing short of magical.