7100 Comanche Trl
Austin, TX 78732
Lake Travis Waterfront Land · Land For Sale · 5.80 AC

7100 COMANCHE TRAIL LAKE TRAVIS ESTATE, RETREAT, or DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Nestled between an empty lot and Windy Point Park this 5.8 acres with 227 feet of water front has southwesterly orientation towards Mansfield Dam and is on the main basin of Lake Travis. There is a 10,000+/- square foot two-story metal structure with living quarters and garages next to the street. Additionally, there is a 1,200+/- square foot cabin midway to the water which is grandfathered. Property is heavily treed with a volleyball court and concrete boat ramp allowing recreational access to the water. The property is fenced and gated. Water supplied by WCID # 17 and a Septic System for Sewer. So many possibilities, be sure to view the virtual tour! The Comanche Trail neighborhood, which is located on Lake Travis, west of Austin, TX, is comprised of 262 home sites in eight recorded and two unrecorded plats, all linked by Comanche Trail. Comanche Trail lies within the extended territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Austin which preserves their right to annex our area in the future, but for now we do NOT pay Austin taxes and do not receive services from Austin – our utility and emergency services are provided by Travis County organizations and an electricity coop and education needs are met by Leander ISD. Downtown Austin is a short 20-minute drive – except during rush hours. We are close to Lakeway and Bee Caves to the “south” and Cedar Park to the “north”, providing easy access to grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurants, big box stores, health professionals, sports and entertainment – all without disturbing our tranquility. We also have our own special spot – The Oasis – the sunset capital of Texas and are looking forward to the completion of Oasis, Texas at the entry to our neighborhood. Many of the home sites are waterfront on the main basin of Lake Travis, one of the six Highland Lakes formed by impounding the Lower Colorado River (Texas). Mansfield Dam impounds the water forming Lake Travis, and was authorized for flood control, to stop the devastating annual flooding of Austin, a few miles downstream. Construction of the dam started in 1937 and was completed in 1941. Lake Travis winds over 60 miles to the northwest, ending at Starcke Dam in Marble Falls. Significant development of what was to become Comanche Trail did not start until after World War II ended in 1945. In November, 1946, the first plat of 24 waterfront lots was recorded as “Comanche Point” by H. O. Fisher. That was followed by a plat of 20 waterfront lots, simply called “Comanche Trail”, situated at the “eastern” end of Comanche Trail, between two parcels of land that would later become Hippy Hollow Park (109 acres) on the “east” and Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point (211 acres) on the “west”. “Comanche Trail” was platted by Percy Hancock in April, 1947. In December, 1947 another 13 waterfront lots and 3 large non-waterfront blocks, located at the far “west” end of Comanche Trail fronting on the Cypress Creek arm of Lake Travis, were platted as “Comanche Village” by Bob Wentz. He also platted 18 lots across the street from “Comanche Point” as “Comanche Point 2? in February, 1949. About 3 1/2 years later, in October 1952, the development of lots on the “north” side of Comanche Trail began the inevitable climb to the top of the ridge. This time R.O. Moore platted 90 lots as “Comanche Trail 2? , began Mountain Trail perpendicular to Comanche Trail and added Lake View Drive parallel to Comanche Trail. In March, 1955 Moore completed the platting of lots to the top of the ridge as “Comanche Trail 3? , containing 79 lots, by extending Mountain Trail to the top of the ridge and then “east” along the ridge top to a cul-de-sac and added Panorama Drive extending “west” on the ridge top to another cul-de-sac. Two additional plats of property at the “top” of Comanche Trail, “west” of Hippy Hollow.