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About Marble Falls
Marble Falls is a lakeside Hill Country city in Burnet County, Texas, in the Highland Lakes region, about 50 miles northwest of Austin. It's the largest city in the county, and it sits right on Lake Marble Falls along the Colorado River, with Granite Mountain rising on the west side of town. Buyers looking at Marble Falls TX real estate are choosing a real downtown, everyday shopping and a full-service hospital, with Lake LBJ, Lake Travis and Horseshoe Bay all a short drive away. The homes for sale in Marble Falls TX run from established in-town streets to hill-view and lakefront properties. That range fits a first Hill Country home, a weekend place or a full-time move.
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Living in Marble Falls
- Marble Falls ISD — The public school district for Marble Falls, with its schools, calendar, registration, attendance-zone maps and district news.
- City of Marble Falls Parks & Recreation — About 150 acres of city parks, trails and greenbelts on Lake Marble Falls, plus the pool, Lakeside Pavilion, leagues and events.
- Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce — The local chamber for businesses, community events and Market Days on Main Street across the Highland Lakes area.
- Marble Falls Public Library — The downtown library at 101 Main St, part of the Burnet County system, with e-books, author talks and summer reading programs.
- Inks Lake State Park — A nearby Texas state park with camping, swimming, paddling, hiking and pink granite views in the Highland Lakes chain.
The vibe
Marble Falls has a stronger sense of its own history than most lake towns. Adam Rankin Johnson founded it in 1887. He wanted to build an industrial city powered by the natural falls of the Colorado River. When Max Starcke Dam was finished in 1951, those falls went under the new Lake Marble Falls. You can still see them every few years when the LCRA lowers the lake for repairs. The town's real stone is granite, not marble. Pink granite from Granite Mountain, west of town on FM 1431, was donated in 1885 to build the Texas State Capitol. In 1917 the town elected Birdie Harwood, the first woman mayor in Texas. The Falls on the Colorado Museum, in the historic Old Granite School, tells the story.
The land is classic granite-and-limestone Hill Country. The lake curves past downtown, the hills are rocky and covered in cedar and oak, and there are wide views from the higher ground. Marble Falls TX homes range from older cottages near Main Street to newer neighborhoods along US 281 and RM 1431. Up the price ladder, luxury homes Marble Falls TX buyers look at include hill-view and waterfront estates on larger lots. Most of the land along Lake Marble Falls is privately owned, so true waterfront doesn't come up often.
Day to day, the pace is easy, but the town has more going on than its size suggests. The Blue Bonnet Cafe has served comfort food and pie since 1929, and its weekday Pie Happy Hour is a local institution. Summer brings LakeFest drag boat races. Sculpture on Main fills downtown with outdoor art, and Market Days bring people to Main Street. Every holiday season, the Walkway of Lights covers Lakeside Park in about two million lights. The City of Marble Falls took ownership of the display in June 2026, and it draws more than 40,000 visitors a year.
Market snapshot
As of August 2026, the median listing price in ZIP 78654, which covers Marble Falls and the surrounding area, was about $517,450. Listings averaged about $257 per square foot, and the typical home sat about 103 days on the market, with roughly 293 active listings. Time on market has stretched since spring. The same monthly data showed about 53 days in March 2026 and 56 in April before the climb through summer. That data source describes it as a market where buyers have leverage. On the sold side, RealtyTrac put the ZIP's median sold price at about $440,900 for September 2026, up from about $404,800 a year earlier. Its median listing price fell over the same stretch.
Put simply, buyers have more choices and more time to decide than they did a few years ago, while well-priced homes are still selling. Prices cover a wide range. Recent listings went from modest in-town homes into the multi-millions for estate and waterfront property. That's why one median doesn't tell you much. Different data providers measure the market differently, and their medians for Marble Falls don't always agree. A local agent can pull current sold comparables from the MLS for the exact street or neighborhood you're considering.
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Amenities
Marble Falls ISD runs the public schools. The Texas Education Agency gave the district an overall C (75 out of 100) for 2024-25, and the preliminary 2025-26 rating was also C (75). For about 150 acres of parks, trails and greenbelts on Lake Marble Falls, see the City of Marble Falls Parks and Recreation department, which also runs a pool and the Lakeside Pavilion. Lakeside Park and Johnson Park have waterfront access, swimming areas, picnic tables and boat launches right at the edge of downtown. The Marble Falls Public Library is at 101 Main Street, and it's part of the Burnet County system. Dining runs from the Blue Bonnet Cafe to downtown spots serving Tex-Mex, barbecue, steaks and pizza. Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, a 46-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, is at 810 West State Highway 71.
For time outdoors, Inks Lake State Park is about 12 miles away, with camping, swimming, paddling, hiking and pink granite views. Hidden Falls Adventure Park has about 3,000 acres of off-road trails. Lake LBJ is just upstream and Lake Travis is downstream. Getting around is simple. US 281 runs north and south through town, RM 1431 crosses it east to west, and State Highway 71 connects toward Austin. Cottonwood Shores is about 4 miles southwest, Horseshoe Bay about 6 miles, Granite Shoals about 7 miles west and Burnet, the county seat, about 13 miles north. Austin is about 50 miles away, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about 60 miles and San Antonio about 85 miles south on US 281.
Marble Falls FAQs
How is the Marble Falls real estate market right now?
In the last 30 days, 34 homes sold in Marble Falls, the same as 34 in the 30 days before. 35 active listings were on the market in that time. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Marble Falls, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median sale price of homes in Marble Falls?
Over the last 30 days, the median sale price of homes in Marble Falls was $479,500, across 34 sales. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Marble Falls, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median list price of homes in Marble Falls?
Over the last 30 days, the median list price of homes in Marble Falls was $499,000. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Marble Falls, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How long do homes take to sell in Marble Falls?
Over the last 30 days, the median time on the market for homes in Marble Falls was 1830 days, against 1866 days in the 30 days before. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Marble Falls, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How can I get the Marble Falls market report every month?
Open the Marble Falls TX Market Report on our Market Reports page (legacybrokergroup.com/market-report-collection/) and choose Subscribe to the report. It is our own report, built from MLS data, and it comes to your inbox each month.
What county is Marble Falls, Texas in?
Marble Falls is in Burnet County, in the Highland Lakes region of the Texas Hill Country. It's the largest city in the county, and Burnet, the county seat, is about 13 miles north.
How far is Marble Falls from Austin?
Marble Falls is about 50 miles northwest of Austin. On most days the drive takes about an hour, using US 281 and State Highway 71 or RM 1431.
Why is it called Marble Falls if there's no marble?
Early settlers thought the hard limestone ledges of the Colorado River's falls were marble. The falls went under Lake Marble Falls when Max Starcke Dam was finished in 1951. They show up again only when the lake is lowered for repairs.
What kinds of homes for sale in Marble Falls TX can I expect to find?
You'll see everything from older homes near downtown to newer neighborhoods along the main highways. There are also hill-view properties and a limited number of waterfront estates. Because most of the land along Lake Marble Falls is privately owned, lakefront homes don't come up often.
Are there luxury homes in Marble Falls TX?
Yes. The top of the market includes hill-view estates and lakefront homes with big Hill Country views, and Horseshoe Bay's resort community is just a few miles away. A luxury real estate agent who knows Marble Falls TX can tell you which streets and shorelines hold their value best.
How do I sell my house in Marble Falls TX?
Pricing against recent nearby sales matters more than ever now that days on market have grown. A local real estate broker in Marble Falls TX can prepare a comparative market analysis and plan marketing that reaches both Austin-area and out-of-state buyers.
What school district serves Marble Falls?
Marble Falls ISD serves the city. The Texas Education Agency gave the district an overall C rating for 2024-25, with the same preliminary rating for 2025-26. Attendance-zone maps are on the district's website, mfisd.org.
What is there to do in Marble Falls?
You can swim, boat or picnic at Lakeside Park and Johnson Park, browse Main Street shops, and stop for pie at the Blue Bonnet Cafe. There's LakeFest in summer and the Walkway of Lights over the holidays. Inks Lake State Park and Hidden Falls Adventure Park are close by for hiking, paddling and off-road trails.
Is there a hospital in Marble Falls?
Yes. Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, a full-service hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, is on West State Highway 71 in Marble Falls.
How close is Marble Falls to Lake LBJ and Horseshoe Bay?
Lake Marble Falls sits between Lake LBJ to the north and Lake Travis to the south. Horseshoe Bay, on Lake LBJ, is about 6 miles from Marble Falls.
Market and community sections reviewed 2026-11-11.
