Where to live in Lakeway (Point, Bee Cave: custom home, established neighborhood, purchase)

[txsgal]

We are relocating and looking at homes in Alta Vista and Lake Pointe. Are there any major differences between them? Our visit to the area was very quick so I do not remember much about the areas just the homes that we liked. Thanks

[2austin]

Originally Posted by txsgal

We are relocating and looking at homes in Alta Vista and Lake Pointe. Are there any major differences between them? Our visit to the area was very quick so I do not remember much about the areas just the homes that we liked. Thanks

Here are a few highlights of these neighborhoods.

Alta Vista:
- Newer homes built by Toll Brothers. Most homes are 2004 and older I think... Toll has mixed reputation.
- Pricey compared to Lakepointe
- About 40 min drive to downtown. RR620 is getting busier every day.
- Gated community
- Exemplary schools: Lakeway Elementary, Lake Travis Middle, Lake Travis HS
- Community pool and exercise room
- I personally dont like the narrow streets and no walking pavements. Looks cookie cutter at times.


Lakepointe:
- Old and new homes built by various builders
- Established neighborhood on Bee Caves Rd, very close to the new mall
- More affordable
- About 25 min drive to downtown
- Exemplary schools: Lakepointe EL, Lake Travis Middle, Lake Travis HS
- Community park (dont know if there is a pool)
- Nicely laid out wide streets with walking pavements
- Ethnic Diversity

[2austin]

Sorry I meant:

Alta Vista:
- Newer homes built by Toll Brothers. Most homes are 2004 and _newer_ I think... Toll has mixed reputation.

[artifice]

Originally Posted by 2austin

Here are a few highlights of these neighborhoods.

Alta Vista:
- Newer homes built by Toll Brothers. Most homes are 2004 and older I think... Toll has mixed reputation.
- Pricey compared to Lakepointe
- About 40 min drive to downtown. RR620 is getting busier every day.
- Gated community
- Exemplary schools: Lakeway Elementary, Lake Travis Middle, Lake Travis HS
- Community pool and exercise room
- I personally dont like the narrow streets and no walking pavements. Looks cookie cutter at times.


Lakepointe:
- Old and new homes built by various builders
- Established neighborhood on Bee Caves Rd, very close to the new mall
- More affordable
- About 25 min drive to downtown
- Exemplary schools: Lakepointe EL, Lake Travis Middle, Lake Travis HS
- Community park (dont know if there is a pool)
- Nicely laid out wide streets with walking pavements
- Ethnic Diversity

Yes there is a pool and a very family oriented atmosphere. Alta Vista is a "Keeping up with the Jones" and Lakepointe is more about the kids and family. Lakepointe also has private swim instructors for the residents and they are inexpensive and LT soccer teams for younger kids play right there at the school. For the same amount of money you would spend with Toll Brothers you could purchase a true custom home that will have better resale value. JMHO.

[txsgal]

Thanks for the input. We are moving from a keeping up with the Jones area in North Texas. We are looking for a laid back area where people keep it real....

[artifice]

Originally Posted by txsgal

Thanks for the input. We are moving from a keeping up with the Jones area in North Texas. We are looking for a laid back area where people keep it real....

To give a little story my oldest child lost a tooth in school and we put it under his pillow and he got 4 quarters. Next day he went to summer camp at Lake Travis Elem. only to tell me that his friend in Alta Vista gets $15/tooth. I thought that is why you attend a more practical elem. school in LTISD and live in a laid back neighborhood.