Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Horseshoe Bay lies on the shores of 23 mile long Lake LBJ. This spectacular, constant level lake is part of the 150 mile stairway of lakes that have made Central Texas a Mecca for fishermen and water sports enthusiasts.

Horseshoe Bay is a unique residential resort-retirement community that has been a part of the Texas Hill Country since 1971. It offers fully developed home sites as well as single family homes, townhomes and condominiums. A wide range of pricing is available with most properties falling in the mid-range of the following categories:

CLIMATE

The area has an average rainfall of 31.88 inches; there is no significant snowfall. The average temperatures for the warmest and coldest months of the year are shown below:

ELECTRICITY

Horseshoe Bay is a totally electric community with electricity furnished by Pedernales Electric Cooperative at a current rate of $90.00 per 1,000 KWH. This can range monthly.

TAXES and FEES

Due to its location, Horseshoe Bay has property in both Burnet and Llano Counties. This causes a slight variation in tax rates, depending on where your lot is located in Horseshoe Bay. Burnet County lots pay approximately $1.77 per $100.00 valuation; Llano County lots pay approximately $1.92 per $100.00 valuation, for tax year 2007.

Property owners in Horseshoe Bay are assessed an annual maintenance fee; again based on the location of the lot. For lots in Horseshoe Bay West, the annual fee is currently $557.88, in Horseshoe Bay proper the annual fee is currently $232.41, Applehead Highlands $705.87 per year. The Applehead Island annual fee is $1,964.83, a standby fee of $34.00 per year for utilities already in place is the same for all lots.

The The City of Horseshoe Bay Utility District services all of Horseshoe Bay. Furnishing sewer, water, and garbage service. Some lots are not on sewer. Water is $2.50/1,000 gallons from 5,000-10,000; $3.00/1,000 gallons from 10,001-20,000; $3.50/1000 gallons 20,001-40,000; $4.00/1000 gallons for over 40,001. The meter charge is $20.00. Sewer charges are a flat fee of $31.41 per month, with garbage pickup at a flat fee of $16.78 per month.

In order to take advantage of the world-class amenities available at Horseshoe Bay, including the largest Robert Trent Jones designed golf complex in the nation, 54 challenging holes...Property owners may apply for membership in the Horseshoe Bay Resort & Conference Center. There is no initiation fee for the first and second property owners of property in good standing. If property does not meet this criteria, then you should check with the club personnel for additional fees. The monthly dues are $555.00 for full membership. Rental carts are available.

Anyone considering a move to Horseshoe Bay will certainly find all these facts and figures of interest. They, of course, do not tell the whole story of this special place. It’s breathtaking natural beauty and friendly, warm atmosphere must be experienced firsthand.