Rough Hollow is an 1,800-acre master-planned luxury neighborhood in Lakeway, Texas (ZIP code 78738), along the southern shores of Lake Travis in West Travis County. Home prices typically range from $800,000 to over $4,000,000, with Hill Country Modern and Mediterranean home sizes averaging between 3,500 and 5,500 square feet.
Rough Hollow Quick Facts:
ZIP Code: 78738 | County: Travis County | School District: Lake Travis ISD | Median Home Value: $1,250,000 | Location: Lakeway, TX (40 minutes west of Downtown Austin)
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Master-planned luxury living along the scenic shores of Lake Travis.
Rough Hollow is a premier master-planned waterfront community situated within Lakeway, approximately 40 minutes west of Downtown Austin via State Highway 71 and Bee Cave Road. Spanning 1,800 acres of rolling Hill Country topography, this waterfront enclave features gated residential enclaves including The Bluffs, Cypress Ridge, East Rim, Lakeridge, and Overlook. Residents enjoy private access to Lake Travis, a 260-slip marina, and resort amenities.
Architecture across Rough Hollow blends Mediterranean styling featuring stucco finishes and barrel tile roofs with Hill Country Modern designs. Built primarily with white Texas limestone, homes incorporate gridded pane window systems designed to maximize light efficiency while offering expansive views of Lake Travis and the surrounding limestone hills. Floor plans range from 3,500 to 5,500 square feet across single-family homes and custom waterfront estates.
Rough Hollow offers a complete lifestyle package centered around waterfront access and outdoor activity:
Life in Rough Hollow centers around active outdoor recreation and social events organized through the local clubhouses. The Rough Hollow Yacht Club & Marina functions as a primary hub for neighborhood activity, offering paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, and pickleball. Golf enthusiasts benefit from access to nearby private courses within Lakeway, including Yaupon Golf Course and The Hills Country Club.
The community features family-friendly spaces and resort amenities, including the Rough Hollow Welcome Center. Featuring three swimming pools, a dual-car water slide, a coffee bar, a deli, and an event pavilion, the community provides year-round social programming without requiring travel outside the neighborhood.
While Rough Hollow is a private gated master-planned community designed for low traffic, residents have fast access to dining, shopping, and aviation options across Lakeway and Bee Cave:
Outdoor recreation in Rough Hollow includes waterfront activities, community parks, and extensive trail networks:
Rough Hollow is served by the highly regarded Lake Travis Independent School District (Lake Travis ISD), which maintains high academic performance and college readiness ratings across Texas:
School attendance boundaries are subject to district adjustments. Buyers should verify specific school assignments directly with Lake Travis ISD.
Rough Hollow real estate consists primarily of single-family detached homes, custom hilltop estates, and waterfront properties. Median property values stand at $1,250,000, with luxury homes ranging up to $4,000,000+. Property taxes in Travis County within Lakeway are assessed at approximately 1.8% to 2.2% annually, subject to local homestead exemptions and municipal tax rates. Homeowners association (HOA) dues cover master-planned common area maintenance, gated entry security, and access to community pools and parks.
To explore current active listings and waterfront properties, visit our dedicated Rough Hollow Homes for Sale page.
Written by Jenny Dicker & Lana Morin Pierce | Dicker Morin Group
Jenny Dicker and Lana Morin Pierce are luxury real estate advisors with Compass in Austin, Texas, with over 25 years of combined experience in West Austin. Specializing in Rough Hollow, Lakeway, Lake Travis, and Westlake, they deliver client-focused transaction guidance across luxury residential markets.
Dicker Morin Group has represented over $50M in high-net-worth real estate transactions across Greater Austin.
Source Citations: School ratings, tax rates, and neighborhood statistics verified via Lake Travis ISD, Travis Central Appraisal District, and City of Lakeway municipal registers.
Rough Hollow is located within the city limits of Lakeway, Texas, in West Travis County (ZIP code 78738), approximately 22 miles west of Downtown Austin.
Rough Hollow is served by the Lake Travis Independent School District (Lake Travis ISD), including Rough Hollow Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School, and Lake Travis High School.
Yes, Rough Hollow features private lake access, a 260-slip marina, private boat ramps, and the Rough Hollow Yacht Club for community members.
Homes in Rough Hollow typically range from $800,000 to over $4,000,000, with home sizes ranging from 3,500 to 5,500 square feet in Mediterranean and Hill Country Modern architectural styles.
Yes, Rough Hollow includes several gated residential subdivisions, including The Bluffs, Cypress Ridge, East Rim, Lakeridge, and Overlook.
3,672 people live in Rough Hollow, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $116,995. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Rough Hollow has 1,253 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rough Hollow do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,672 people call Rough Hollow home. The population density is 1,431 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Rough Hollow, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rough Hollow Crawfish Boil, The First Bite, and Lupine Lane.
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| Dining · $$ | 1.21 miles | 3 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.2 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.21 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.19 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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