Tarrytown, Austin, TX Real Estate | Darsh Parikh

Tarrytown, Austin, TX Neighborhood Guide

Tarrytown is one of the few places in Austin where you can live on a quiet, oak-shaded street and still reach the State Capitol in about ten minutes. It sits on the city's west side between MoPac and Lake Austin. Homes range from 1930s cottages to new custom builds and waterfront estates, and the whole neighborhood has the steady, established feel that newer parts of Austin can't recreate.

What sets Tarrytown apart is not one amenity. It is the combination. Residents get a top-performing AISD school feeder pattern, a historic public golf course, a lakefront art museum, neighborhood pools, and direct boat access to Lake Austin, all within one central ZIP code (78703). People rarely move here by accident. Most buyers we work with have narrowed their search to Tarrytown because they want to be close to Downtown without giving up yard space, mature trees, or a sense of community.

The trade-off is price and scarcity. Tarrytown is among the most expensive single-family neighborhoods in Central Texas, and good homes, especially well-located lots and waterfront parcels, do not come up often. Knowing what a street, a lot, and a house are actually worth matters more here than in almost any other part of Austin.

Where Is Tarrytown?

Tarrytown sits in West Austin, about three to four miles west of Downtown. Its commonly accepted boundaries are:

East: MoPac Expressway (Loop 1)
West: Lake Austin (the Colorado River)
South: Enfield Road
North: West 35th Street

Inside those lines, the streets follow a mostly flat, traditional grid that becomes more irregular as it nears the water. Exposition Boulevard and Windsor Road serve as the neighborhood's main internal routes. Lake Austin Boulevard runs along the southwestern edge toward the waterfront restaurants and boat landing.

Across MoPac to the east are Pemberton Heights and Bryker Woods. To the south are Old West Austin, Deep Eddy, and Clarksville. Across Lake Austin to the west is the City of West Lake Hills and the Eanes ISD area. This location gives Tarrytown easy access to Downtown, the University of Texas, and the Westlake side of town.

A Brief History of Tarrytown, Austin

Tarrytown's story starts well before it became a neighborhood. Much of the surrounding land on Austin's west side was once part of large 19th-century estates, including Woodlawn, the 1853 Greek Revival home built for State Comptroller James Shaw and later owned by Governor Elisha M. Pease. In the early 1900s, the area was mostly open land, farms, and riverfront property outside the city's core.

Real growth came in the 1930s and 1940s. As developers subdivided the land, Tarrytown attracted Austin's established families, state officials, university faculty, and business leaders who wanted to be near the Capitol and UT without living in the middle of the city. Many of the original Tudor, Colonial Revival, and cottage-style homes from that period are still standing, and they give older streets their character.

After World War II, a wave of ranch and mid-century homes filled in the remaining lots. Since the 2000s, Tarrytown has entered a third chapter: high-end infill and custom new construction replacing older housing stock. Through every wave of Austin's growth, including the tech boom, the neighborhood has kept its leafy, residential identity. Landmarks such as Lions Municipal Golf Course and Tarrytown Pharmacy, which has served the neighborhood since 1941, connect today's residents to that history.

Tarrytown Real Estate Market Overview

Tarrytown is a luxury, low-inventory market. Prices are driven more by land value than by the house on the lot. In many transactions, buyers are paying for the location and lot first and the existing structure second. That is why the same street can have a $1.5M original 1940s home next to a $4M new build.

The ranges below reflect typical market behavior. Pricing changes from season to season, so request current comparable sales before making an offer or setting a list price.

Property Type	Typical Price Range
Original or lightly updated homes (often valued as lot sales)	$1.2M – $2M
Renovated mid-century and historic homes	$1.8M – $3M
New custom construction	$3M – $6M+
Lake Austin waterfront estates	$5M – $15M+

A few factors shape how this market really works:

Lot value drives everything. Lot size, frontage, tree locations, and topography often determine value more than square footage. A lot with a heritage oak in the wrong spot can limit a new build's footprint and affect its value as a result.

Tree protection matters. Austin's tree ordinance protects large trees, and heritage trees (generally 24 inches or more in diameter) are subject to strict review. In Tarrytown, where the canopy is a big part of the appeal, this regularly shapes what can be built and where.

Zoning has changed. Austin's HOME initiative, adopted in 2023 and expanded in 2024, allows more housing units on many single-family lots and reduced minimum lot sizes. Some Tarrytown subdivisions also have private deed restrictions that may be stricter than city code. Anyone buying to build or redevelop should check both before closing.

Days on market vary widely. Correctly priced, move-in-ready homes in the best pockets can go under contract quickly, while unique or overpriced properties may sit for 60 to 80 days or more. Strategic pricing matters a great deal here.

Home Styles and Architecture in Tarrytown

Walking through Tarrytown is like reading a timeline of Austin residential architecture. Because the neighborhood was built in waves, you will see a 1930s stone cottage beside a mid-century ranch and a new limestone-and-glass modern home on the same block.

Tudor and Colonial Revival (1920s–1940s). These homes come from Tarrytown's first major development period. Tudors feature steep gables, brick or stone masonry, and prominent chimneys. Colonial Revivals emphasize symmetry and formal floor plans. Well-maintained examples are in high demand and rarely available.

Period Cottages and Bungalows (1930s–1940s). These smaller one- or 1.5-story homes often have pier-and-beam foundations, deep porches, and original millwork. They attract buyers who want character and often prefer a careful renovation over a teardown.

Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean Revival. These homes have stucco walls, tile roofs, arched openings, and shaded courtyards that suit the Texas climate.

Mid-Century Modern and Ranch (1950s–1960s). Long, single-story homes with low roofs and large windows. Many have been renovated with open layouts and expanded indoor-outdoor living, and well-done remodels hold strong value.

Contemporary and Texas Modern (2000s–present). Most new construction in Tarrytown uses native limestone, steel, wood, and large glass walls, often with pools and covered outdoor living areas. The best builds are designed around existing trees instead of clearing the lot.

For buyers, the practical question is often whether to renovate or build new. That decision depends on the foundation, lot constraints, tree protections, permitting time, and resale position. These are issues to evaluate before writing an offer, not after.

Lake Austin Waterfront Homes in Tarrytown

Tarrytown's western edge sits on Lake Austin, a stretch of the Colorado River between Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam. Waterfront homes here are some of the rarest and most valuable properties in Central Texas.

Lake Austin is a constant-level lake. Unlike Lake Travis, whose shoreline can shift dramatically during droughts and floods, Lake Austin keeps a mostly stable water level, so docks remain usable for most of the year. Buyers should know that the LCRA occasionally schedules temporary drawdowns for dam maintenance and vegetation control, so "constant-level" does not mean the lake never changes.

Waterfront properties in Tarrytown typically feature private boat docks with lifts, terraced lawns down to the water, limestone retaining walls, and homes designed around river views. Their value depends on more than the house: linear feet of shoreline, dock size and permits, bank condition, views, privacy, and driveway access all matter.

Because inventory is so limited and many sellers value privacy, a significant share of Tarrytown waterfront transactions happen quietly or off-market. Buyers searching only on public listing sites often miss them.

Tarrytown, Austin Schools

Schools are one of the main reasons families choose Tarrytown. The neighborhood is served by Austin ISD and feeds into one of the most respected public school paths in Central Austin.

Casis Elementary is located inside Tarrytown and is one of the most popular elementary schools in AISD. It is known for strong academics and active parent involvement, and the campus was rebuilt under a recent AISD bond program. For many young families, being zoned to Casis is the deciding factor.

O. Henry Middle School sits just south in Old West Austin and serves grades 6–8 with a strong reputation for academics, fine arts, and athletics.

Austin High School, near Lady Bird Lake, is one of the oldest public high schools in Texas, founded in 1881. Students can choose from Advanced Placement courses and specialized academies, and the school has a long athletic tradition.

Private options are also close by. Good Shepherd Episcopal School offers early childhood programs within the neighborhood. St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Trinity Episcopal School, and Regents School of Austin are all within a reasonable drive.

Attendance zones can change, so always confirm the current school assignment for a specific address with AISD before buying.

Parks and Green Spaces in Tarrytown, Austin

Tarrytown feels much greener than its central location suggests, thanks in part to several neighborhood parks.

Reed Park is a wooded park off Pecos Street built along a creek with a limestone bed. It has a neighborhood pool, a playground, picnic areas, and shaded trails. Many residents describe it as Tarrytown's hidden gem.

West Enfield Park, on the southern edge of the neighborhood along Enfield Road, offers a neighborhood pool, tennis courts, a playground, and open fields. In summer, it becomes a gathering place for families.

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, on West 35th Street at the northern edge of Tarrytown, combines historic cottage gardens, lily ponds, and nature trails along Lake Austin. It is best known for its free-roaming peacocks, which have lived on the grounds for decades.

These parks have real value beyond recreation. They give the neighborhood places to walk, swim, and meet neighbors.

Lions Municipal Golf Course and Outdoor Recreation

Lions Municipal Golf Course, known locally as "Muny," is an 18-hole public course in the heart of Tarrytown that dates to the 1920s. It is popular with golfers and is also significant in civil rights history. Around 1950, Muny became one of the first municipal golf courses in the South to desegregate, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The course sits on the Brackenridge Tract, land owned by the University of Texas. For years its future has been debated, and the Muny Conservancy and community advocates have worked to preserve it as permanent public green space. For nearby homeowners, the course provides open views and greenbelt-like surroundings that are hard to find this close to Downtown.

Lake Austin is Tarrytown's other big outdoor draw. Walsh Boat Landing, next to the Lake Austin Boulevard restaurant strip, is the neighborhood's public boat ramp for motorboats, wake boats, pontoons, kayaks, and paddleboards. Combined with tree-shaded streets that are popular with runners, walkers, and cyclists, Tarrytown offers a level of daily outdoor access that few central neighborhoods can match.

Arts and Culture in Tarrytown, Austin

The northern end of Tarrytown along Lake Austin is home to one of Austin's most distinctive cultural sites.

The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria is a lakeside museum and sculpture park on land once owned by Stephen F. Austin. Clara Driscoll, best known for helping save the Alamo, built the Mediterranean-style Driscoll Villa there in 1916. Today the grounds include:

The Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, where contemporary works are placed along wooded paths and terraced gardens
Driscoll Villa, the historic home that hosts exhibitions
The Art School at Laguna Gloria, which offers classes for adults and children in painting, ceramics, sculpture, and more

Laguna Gloria sits beside Mayfield Park, so a single walk can take you from contemporary art to historic gardens and peacocks. Tarrytown has also long attracted writers, academics, and creative professionals who value its quiet streets and its closeness to UT.

Shopping and Dining in and Around Tarrytown

Tarrytown is mainly residential, but it has a few small commercial areas that cover everyday needs without bringing in heavy traffic.

Exposition Boulevard is the neighborhood's main convenience strip, with local services and shops. Tarrytown Pharmacy, a family-owned independent pharmacy and gift shop since 1941, is a true local institution and part of what keeps Tarrytown feeling like a village.

Lake Austin Boulevard offers the area's waterfront dining. Mozart's Coffee Roasters is known for its large lakeside deck and its annual holiday light show. Next door, Hula Hut and Abel's on the Lake serve Tex-Mex and American food with dock seating and views of the water.

For more options, residents head a few minutes south into Clarksville, home to some of Austin's best-known restaurants, including Jeffrey's and Josephine House, and Café Medici on West Lynn Street. For groceries, Central Market on North Lamar is a short drive east and is the gourmet market many Tarrytown households rely on.

Residents usually see the limited commercial development as a benefit. The neighborhood stays quiet, while restaurants, shopping, and nightlife are only minutes away.

Commuting and Getting Around

Location is Tarrytown's biggest everyday advantage. With MoPac to the east and direct surface streets into Central Austin, residents have some of the shortest commutes in the metro.

Destination	Approx. Distance	Off-Peak	Peak Traffic
Downtown Austin / State Capitol	3–4 miles	5–10 min	12–20 min
University of Texas (main campus)	2–3 miles	5–8 min	10–15 min
The Domain / North Austin	10–12 miles	15–20 min	25–40 min
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport	14–16 miles	20–25 min	30–45 min

MoPac (Loop 1) is the main north-south route, connecting residents to Downtown, North Austin, and the Domain. Exposition Boulevard, Windsor Road, Enfield Road, and West 35th Street let residents reach Downtown, UT, and nearby neighborhoods without getting on the highway, which is a big advantage when MoPac backs up. CapMetro bus service runs along the main corridors, and the neighborhood's low-traffic, shaded streets are popular for biking and walking.

Neighboring Communities

Comparing Tarrytown with its neighbors helps clarify what you are really paying for.

Pemberton Heights and Bryker Woods (east across MoPac). Both share Tarrytown's prestige and central location. Pemberton Heights is known for grand historic homes on large, tree-lined lots, while Bryker Woods has smaller cottage-style homes and walkable access to Shoal Creek.

Old West Austin, Deep Eddy, and Clarksville (south). These areas feel more urban and walkable, with smaller lots, historic homes, and closer access to restaurants and the Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail. Deep Eddy Pool, the oldest swimming pool in Texas, is a local favorite.

West Lake Hills (west across Lake Austin). Westlake offers hillside properties, skyline and hill views, larger lots, and Eanes ISD schools, along with a different property tax profile. Its winding, hilly roads feel very different from Tarrytown's flatter, more traditional layout.

Highland Park West and the Mount Bonnell area (north). North of West 35th Street, lots get larger and terrain gets steeper, with elevated views of the river and the hills.

Buyers deciding between Tarrytown and Westlake usually weigh commute time and the city setting against school district, lot size, and views.

Is Tarrytown the Right Neighborhood for You?

Tarrytown is a great fit for some buyers and not the right choice for others.

Tarrytown may be right for you if:

You work Downtown, at the Capitol, or near UT and want a short commute without relying on the highway.
You want mature trees, established streets, and architectural character instead of a master-planned community.
You have school-age children and want the Casis, O. Henry, and Austin High feeder pattern.
You want easy access to Lake Austin, parks, golf, and outdoor life close to home.
You are a builder or buyer looking for a long-term land position in one of Austin's most stable central ZIP codes.

Tarrytown may not be the best fit if:

Your single-family budget is under about $1.2M. Most entry points begin above that, and many sales are effectively lot purchases.
You want new-community amenities such as a clubhouse or HOA-run facilities.
You want nightlife within walking distance. Tarrytown is intentionally quiet, and most residents drive a few minutes into Clarksville or Downtown.

If Tarrytown fits your priorities, the next step is learning how individual streets, lots, and homes compare. That is where local expertise makes the biggest difference.

Work With Darsh Parikh and the Darsh Advisory Group

Buying, selling, or building in Tarrytown requires more than market data. It takes a clear understanding of lot value, zoning, tree protections, construction costs, and how new development can affect resale. Darsh Parikh, who leads the Darsh Advisory Group at Compass, has been named one of Austin's top agents by the Austin Business Journal in 2023, 2024, and 2025. He is a member of Compass Austin Luxury Advisors and the Compass Luxury League. Known for his expertise in new construction and luxury real estate, Darsh helps developers, sellers, and buyers through every stage of the process, from land acquisition and architectural planning to pricing strategy, marketing, and closing. His knowledge of off-market opportunities and redevelopment potential is especially valuable in a neighborhood like Tarrytown. To discuss buying, selling, or developing in Tarrytown, call Darsh at (512) 593-3138, email [email protected], or visit the office at 2500 Bee Cave Rd, Building 3, Suite 200, West Lake Hills, TX 78746.

Overview for Tarrytown, TX

10,777 people live in Tarrytown, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $116,088. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Total Population

43 years

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43 years

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52 / 48%

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4,581

Total Households

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$116,088

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Schools in Tarrytown, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby Tarrytown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Wally's Menswear page on Yelp Search 2727 Exposition Blvd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.77 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the WeViva page on Yelp	Active	0.33 miles	1 review	4/5 stars
Visit the Lake Austin Boat Tours page on Yelp Search 1600 Scenic Dr on Google Maps	Active	0.74 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the FaceKandy page on Yelp	Beauty	0.39 miles	1 review	5/5 stars

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Tarrytown

Tarrytown, Austin, TX Neighborhood Guide

Where Is Tarrytown?

A Brief History of Tarrytown, Austin

Tarrytown Real Estate Market Overview

Home Styles and Architecture in Tarrytown

Lake Austin Waterfront Homes in Tarrytown

Tarrytown, Austin Schools

Parks and Green Spaces in Tarrytown, Austin

Lions Municipal Golf Course and Outdoor Recreation

Arts and Culture in Tarrytown, Austin

Shopping and Dining in and Around Tarrytown

Commuting and Getting Around

Neighboring Communities

Is Tarrytown the Right Neighborhood for You?

Work With Darsh Parikh and the Darsh Advisory Group

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Overview for Tarrytown, TX

10,777

43 years

High

$116,088

Around Tarrytown, TX

56

Somewhat Walkable

68

Bikeable

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Demographics and Employment Data for Tarrytown, TX

10,777

High

43 years

52 / 48%

4,581

2

$116,088

Schools in Tarrytown, TX