Welcome to Tarrytown

Tarrytown is Old Austin at its finest. This prestigious, tree-canopied neighborhood west of downtown has been one of the city's most coveted addresses for nearly a century. With stately homes on generous lots, top-ranked Casis Elementary, walkable access to Lake Austin and Deep Eddy Pool, and a community feel that newer neighborhoods simply cannot replicate, Tarrytown represents the best of established Austin luxury living.

Why Buyers Choose Tarrytown

The Location

• 5 minutes to downtown Austin
• Walking distance to Lake Austin and Deep Eddy Pool
• Minutes from Hula Hut, Mozarts, and Lake Austin dining
• Adjacent to MoPac for easy north-south commuting

The Schools

• Casis Elementary — One of the highest-rated elementary schools in Austin ISD
• Strong feeder pattern through O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School
• Walking distance to school for most residents

The Homes

• 1930s-1960s traditional and colonial homes with timeless architecture
• Modern luxury rebuilds on established lots
• Many properties on 0.25-0.5+ acre lots with old-growth trees
• Price range: $800K to $5M+

The Neighborhood

• Deep Eddy Pool — Historic spring-fed swimming pool (oldest in Texas, built 1915)
• Deep Eddy Cabaret — Legendary dive bar and neighborhood institution
• Tarrytown Shopping Center — Neighborhood hub with restaurants and local businesses
• Annual neighborhood events — Halloween parade, Fourth of July, community gatherings

Dining and Lifestyle

• Hula Hut — Iconic lakeside Tex-Mex on Lake Austin
• Mozarts Coffee Roasters — Legendary lakeside coffee
• Abels on the Lake — Waterfront dining and live music
• Tacodeli — Austin breakfast taco institution
• Jeffreys — Upscale fine dining on West Lynn
• Cipollina — Italian cafe and market

Outdoor Living

• Deep Eddy Pool — Historic spring-fed pool, open year-round
• Red Bud Isle — Dog-friendly nature area and kayaking on Lake Austin
• Mayfield Park — Historic gardens with free-roaming peacocks
• Mount Bonnell — Austins highest point, 5 minutes away
• Walsh Boat Landing — Public boat ramp on Lake Austin

Market Snapshot

• Median Home Price: $1.2M-$2M
• Price Range: $800K to $5M+
• Zip Code: 78703
• Population: ~11,000
• Average Days on Market: 20-50 days
• Schools: Austin ISD (Casis Elementary, O. Henry MS, Austin High)

Who Lives Here

• Established Austin families — many multi-generational
• Executives and professionals wanting walkable luxury near downtown
• Families prioritizing Casis Elementary and Austin High
• Buyers from out of state seeking prestigious Austin addresses

The Tarrytown Lifestyle

Living in Tarrytown means morning swims at Deep Eddy before the rest of the city wakes up. Walking kids to Casis Elementary under a canopy of live oaks. Weekends at Hula Hut on the lake. The kind of community where people wave from their porches.

This neighborhood has survived every Austin boom cycle and remained exactly what it is: one of the most desirable places to live in Texas.

Ready to Explore Tarrytown?

Tarrytown homes are tightly held and often sell through private networks before hitting the MLS. With 20 years in Austin luxury real estate, I know when properties are coming.

Johnny Ronca | Compass
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