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Realtor in Spicewood, Texas
I’m Cynthia Mattiza, an Associate Broker with Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, and I help buyers and sellers in Spicewood, from Hill Country homes to lake waterfront. Spicewood spans more than one county, which changes who permits what, so I start with the questions that decide whether a property is simple or complicated.
What should Spicewood buyers check first?
Which county the property is in. Spicewood is an unincorporated community primarily in Burnet County, and also in Travis County and Blanco County. That matters because the answer decides the local authority for several things you will ask about:
- Septic: the TCEQ says the permitting authority is set by the county where the septic system is located, so the county tells you who holds the permit records.
- Development rules: the LCRA’s Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance covers land modification in the Lake Travis watershed in Travis County and the Colorado River watershed in Burnet County, so ask whether it applies to what you plan to build.
- Docks: the LCRA’s dock safety standards set different maximum distances from shore by lake (for example, 100 feet on Lake Travis and 35 feet on Lake Marble Falls), so confirm which lake, or which part of it, the property touches.
My waterfront guide covers docks, lake levels, septic and flood questions with official sources.
What do Spicewood sellers need from a listing agent?
Answers ready before buyers ask. Spicewood buyers, especially those buying waterfront, ask about ownership of the land under a dock, septic records and flood status, so I help sellers gather the permit, survey and maintenance documents and present the property’s setting well. I also price from closed sales rather than from what neighbors listed at, and plan the launch around the first two weeks on the market.
What about buying land or planning a custom build?
My background in custom home building and interior design is useful here. Before real estate I worked in that world in Santa Barbara, and it helps me read a lot’s slope, views and buildability, and the difference between what a plan shows and what construction will require. I have shared a Spicewood property in a video that asks what kind of home you would build there.
What are my ties to Spicewood?
Spicewood is one of the communities on my service-area list, and my main site has a page dedicated to buying waterfront in Spicewood. For a neighborhood overview, see my Spicewood guide on cynthiamattiza.com.
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All videosFrequently asked questions
Which county is Spicewood in?
Spicewood is an unincorporated community primarily in Burnet County, and also in Travis County and Blanco County. The county matters because it can decide who permits septic systems and which watershed rules apply, so check the exact property address.
Who permits a septic system in Spicewood?
The TCEQ says the permitting authority depends on the county where the system is located, and that TCEQ is often not the permitting authority. Ask for the permit records from the authority for the property’s county.
Do LCRA dock rules apply to Spicewood waterfront?
The LCRA’s residential dock safety standards apply on the Highland Lakes and set different maximum distances from shore by lake, such as 100 feet on Lake Travis. It also says owners must own or have permission to use the submerged land.
What school district serves Spicewood?
It depends on the address. Spicewood has historically been part of Marble Falls ISD, but boundaries vary, so confirm the district and campus for any property with the district itself before you commit.
Can Cynthia Mattiza help me buy waterfront in Spicewood?
Yes. Spicewood is on her service-area list, she has a page on buying waterfront in Spicewood on her main site, and her waterfront guide here lists what to verify with official sources.
