Granite Shoals is a lake city in southwestern Burnet County, sitting directly on Lake LBJ about seven miles west of Marble Falls. It’s smaller than Horseshoe Bay and more residential than resort-driven, which draws a specific kind of buyer — people who want lake access without the resort-town pricing. I’m Robbie English, REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Highland Lakes Realty, and I help buyers relocate to Granite Shoals for retirement, vacation homes, and full-time moves.
Lake Access and Location
Granite Shoals incorporated in 1966 and has about 5,000 residents today, with 19 city parks scattered along the Lake LBJ shoreline. That’s an unusual amount of public lake access for a town this size — most residents can reach a park with water access without a long drive. Horseshoe Bay’s golf and dining are a short trip away, and Marble Falls covers the rest of your day-to-day shopping and restaurants.
Climate
Like the rest of the Highland Lakes, Granite Shoals sees mild winters and warm, sunny summers — good conditions for boating, fishing, and time outdoors most of the year. Spring and fall tend to be the most comfortable stretches if you want to be outside without the summer heat.
Community
Granite Shoals residents tend to take real pride in the town — well-kept homes, an active parks system, and local events that draw genuine turnout rather than just tourists passing through. It’s a good fit if you want a strong sense of community alongside lake access.
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Working With Me
I’ve spent decades in real estate, and I also work as a national speaker and instructor training other agents across the country. In a lake market like this one, that experience matters in practical ways — knowing which lots actually have usable water access versus which just back up to a park, understanding dock permitting, and pricing lakefront against inland properties accurately so you don’t overpay.
Granite Shoals also tends to be more affordable than Horseshoe Bay for buyers who want to be near the same amenities without the premium — I can walk you through how the pricing compares.
Start Your Search
If Granite Shoals fits what you’re looking for, reach out to Robbie English and the team at Uncommon Highland Lakes Realty. I’ll walk you through what’s currently available and help you find the right property for how you plan to use it.


