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New Construction vs Resale in Lakeway TX — A 2026 Buyer’s Comparison

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New Construction vs Resale in Lakeway TX — A 2026 Buyer’s Comparison

Travis Club brings championship golf and new homesites near Lakeway. How does new construction compare to resale in Rough Hollow, The Hills, and Serene Hills right now?

Tammy Davison
Tammy Davison
REALTOR®  ·  Realty Austin | Compass RE Texas  ·  Published June 26

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Direct Answer

Should Lakeway TX buyers choose new construction or resale in 2026?

For Lakeway buyers, the choice between new construction (primarily Travis Club) and resale depends on timeline, lifestyle priority, and budget. Travis Club offers championship golf, acreage, and custom homesite control at $700K+ for land. Resale in Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, and The Hills offers established communities, faster occupancy, LTISD confirmation, and real negotiating room in the current buyer-favorable market.

Lakeway TX new construction vs resale 2026 — Travis Club vs Rough Hollow comparisonF

The Lakeway buyer now has more genuine choices between new construction and resale than at any time in recent years. Travis Club adds a new luxury development product that is genuinely different from established Lakeway communities — not a substitute but an alternative for a specific buyer type.

New construction — Travis Club near Lakeway
Homesites $700K–$3.4M for land; custom builds add significant cost above that
Golf Beau Welling championship course — opening mid-2026
Lake access Private marina on Lake Travis
Timeline Phased development; homesites available now but community buildout ongoing
Resale — established Lakeway communities
Rough Hollow Marina community; 78 days on market; move-in ready; LTISD confirmed; $825K–$1.3M
Serene Hills Newer construction; family-oriented; LTISD; $600K–$850K; motivated sellers
The Hills of Lakeway Jack Nicklaus golf; gated; $800K–$1.5M; long-established community
Negotiating room 60–80% of listings have reduced; rate buydowns; repair credits available
Frequently asked questions
Is Travis Club LTISD?
Yes. Travis Club is in Spicewood, which is served by Lake Travis ISD. Verify the specific campus assignment for your homesite address before purchasing.
Can I live in Lakeway while building at Travis Club?
Yes. Many buyers who contract on a Travis Club homesite continue living in their current home during the construction period. The custom build timeline for a home at Travis Club is typically 12–24 months after homesite purchase.
Is there resale inventory in Serene Hills Lakeway TX in 2026?
Yes. Serene Hills has motivated sellers in the $600K–$850K range with negotiating room. Newer construction in Serene Hills competes well against Travis Club for buyers who prioritize immediate occupancy and confirmed LTISD access over championship golf.

The Lakeway buyer in 2026 has a genuinely good set of choices — new luxury development product at Travis Club for buyers who prioritize golf and acreage, and favorable resale conditions in Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, and The Hills for buyers who prioritize established community infrastructure and faster occupancy. Neither path is obviously superior; the right choice depends on which set of tradeoffs serves your specific long-term use case.

In Lakeway in 2026, the best choice between new construction and resale is the one built on understanding what you are actually optimizing for — and both have real merit right now.

Tammy Davison — REALTOR® | Realty Austin | Compass RE Texas
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Tammy Davison Tammy DavisonREALTOR®  ·  Realty Austin | Compass RE Texas

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