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Creating Lake Bryan
In the 1970s, Bryan, Texas, built a new power plant to help provide additional energy for the Brazos Valley. The natural gas-powered generators needed a cooling reservoir, so the city created Lake Bryan in 1974. The man-made lake is now a recreation hotspot in the Bryan-College Station area, featuring boating, fishing and mountain bike riding, among other activities. The neighborhoods that have popped up near the water offer easy access to the lake and its amenities, as well as a quieter feel than the more dense city of Bryan, while still having an easy drive to anything downtown.
Lake Bryan spans over 800 acres, offering scenic views and trails.
The Lake Bryan neighborhood is known for its outdoor activities, including fishing and boating.
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Recreation at Lake Bryan
The namesake of the neighborhood, as well as its main attraction, Lake Bryan is an 829-acre reservoir. People from across Aggieland escape to the lake, with boaters taking a day on the water while others cast a line to fish for largemouth bass. The lake also serves as the home of Texas A&M’s club crew team. Meanwhile, campers can set up to sleep under the stars at any one of the 24 campsites or 13 RV sites. Around the water, trails play host to mountain biking and hiking. Visitors to Lake Bryan pay a $5 daily entry fee or can buy a $75 annual pass. “The park is quite popular during the weekends, but the usage leans more towards the lake usage, with boaters, fishing, and swimmers,” says James Munnerlyn, an officer of the Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association, which helps maintain the trails at Lake Bryan. “Some people do get out and hike or run the trails.”
Lake Bryan’s relaxed vibe attracts nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Texas A&M is only a short drive away from Lake Bryan, and recreational events are frequently hosted there.
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Competitions like the Tri Aggieland
Lake Bryan hosts many outdoor gatherings, from rowing competitions to trail bike races. One of the biggest events is the annual Tri Aggieland, held each spring with participants from the Texas A&M Triathlon Club and the surrounding community. The Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association has put on biking events in the past and currently hosts weekly rides and time trials around the lake.
Waterside dining at Lake Bryan
One of Lake Bryan's main draws, the Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill sits just inside the park entrance. Diners can take in a sunset over the water while eating dinner or dance to a live band on the outdoor stage after dark. “The restaurant has changed many times, but it is really nice to have something on-premises to go socialize with friends, have a meal and a beverage or two,” Munnerlyn says. Closer to the residential portion of the neighborhood, Top of the Hill Burgers is a Bryan-area staple, with its low prices and greasy beef patties. Next door, the Benchley Country Store & Grill’s kitchen serves favorites like nachos to accompany its homey market. An H-E-B is just over 8 miles away, close to downtown Bryan.
Cadillac Ranch Bar, in Lake Bryan and Grill is known for its country-themed decor and relaxed vibe.
The local H-E-B in Lake Bryan is only a short drive away provides fresh produce.
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Manufactured homes and new traditional houses
While some newer single-family home developments have popped up over the past 20 years, manufactured homes reside within most of the branching neighborhood streets north of the lake. These mobile homes rarely see the market but can vary in price when they do, from nearly $50,000 up to $200,000, depending on lot size. South of Lake Bryan, the ranch or new traditional houses lining Conquistador Circle and Rye School Road generally sell in the $300,000s.
Many manufactured homes in Lake Bryan have spacious lots with scenic views.
Many custom homes in Lake Bryan include outdoor living spaces like patios or decks.
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Education in Bryan ISD
Located in the Bryan Independent School District, Lake Bryan sends its kids to Kemp-Carver Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade, with the school receiving a C grade from Niche. Students then attend the newly-opened Sadberry Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grade before heading to B-minus-rated Davila Middle School and C-plus-rated Rudder High School, where they can participate in the Advanced Placement Capstone program. The A-rated Bryan Collegiate High School admits students via application, allowing students at risk of not finishing their secondary education to simultaneously obtain a high school diploma and a two-year college degree.
Kemp-Carver Elementary excels in fostering a nurturing learning atmosphere.
The teachers and staff of Earl Rudder High School help cultivate the minds of students in Lake Bryan.
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Convenience to downtown Bryan
Seven miles west of downtown Bryan, Lake Bryan allows some seclusion from the city while still being an easy drive from employers and businesses. One of the area’s largest employers, Texas A&M University, is just over 10 miles from the neighborhood in nearby College Station.
The lake offers scenic views and peaceful surroundings.
Residents of Lake Bryan can head to Kyle Field for family gatherings and games.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Bryan
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Bryan Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Bryan, Bryan sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Bryan, Bryan over the last 12 months is $266,515, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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