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Tarrytown

Tarrytown

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78703
$2,037,778 Average Value
$671 Average Price per Sq Ft
52 Homes For Sale

Tarrytown is a leafy retreat not far from Austin’s core

Tucked between Lake Austin and the MoPac Expressway, Tarrytown is an elegant outpost with a well-rounded makeup. This is a more than century-old Austin neighborhood, where spacious homes from a variety of eras command quiet streets. Residents can easily access lakeside dining and recreation, and a centrally located grocery store and locally owned pharmacy take care of daily needs. Multiple main roads link residents to downtown Austin, which is so close that you don’t even need to use the highway to get there.

Historic roots meet modern homes in Tarrytown

What’s now Tarrytown originated as part of a 365-acre estate for 19th-century Texas State Comptroller James Shaw. The area became a neighborhood in 1915, and you can find homes here built across virtually every decade since, showcasing a diverse range of architecture. That includes a variety of options constructed in recent years. “There’s some incredible building going on over there,” says Nancy Taute, a local Realtor who’s at the Linda Welsh Realty Group with Compass and has over 20 years of industry experience. Roomy floor plans are common across Tarrytown, regardless of a home's age. The average square footage in this neighborhood is about 3,300, well over the Austin-wide average of about 2,300 square feet. Lots are often at least one-fifth of an acre, and signature Austin live oak trees form lush canopies up above. Pricing in the neighborhood varies widely:

  • Single-family houses under 3,000 square feet typically range from the upper $700,000s to about $1.9 million.
  • Single-family houses over 3,000 square feet routinely sell for prices from about $2 million to $5 million.
  • Condos run anywhere from the upper $200,000s to nearly $2 million, depending on location and size, with options on Lake Austin commanding some of the higher prices. HOA fees for condos are generally between $300 and $400 per month.

Tarrytown's homes often feature manicured landscaping.
Tarrytown's homes often feature manicured landscaping.
Some of the area's properties offer breathtaking views.
Some of the area's properties offer breathtaking views.
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Families have access to Casis Elementary and private schools

Taute says schools are among the top draws to Tarrytown. The neighborhood is part of the Austin Independent School District, and the system’s highly rated Casis Elementary School is within walking distance for some. Casis offers an assortment of extracurricular activities, including a robotics club and a book club.

Tarrytown is also home to private campuses such as Rawson Saunders School, which specializes in teaching students with dyslexia, and The Girls’ School of Austin, an all-girls school with kindergarten through eighth grade.

Caris Elementary School is available within the neighborhood.
Caris Elementary School is available within the neighborhood.
O. Henry Middle School is about a mile away.
O. Henry Middle School is about a mile away.
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Parks, pools and Lake Austin provide plenty to do outdoors

Select homes in Tarrytown come with Lake Austin views, but all residents are just minutes from spots like Walsh Boat Landing, where you can launch a boat into the lake or fish from the shore. You can also catch lake sights from the grounds of Laguna Gloria, a 1914 Italianate-style villa commissioned by philanthropist and businesswoman Clara Driscoll. Driscoll donated the estate in 1943 for use as an art museum, and it’s now part of The Contemporary Austin, open for visits five days a week. A set of stairs at Laguna Gloria leads down to a grassy esplanade overlooking the lake. Other green spaces in and around Tarrytown include:

  • Mayfield Park and Preserve, which features a variety of gardens, ponds and trails
  • Reed Neighborhood Park, where there’s a playground and a pool that’s open from early June through mid-August
  • Tarrytown Neighborhood Park, which has a multipurpose field and an outdoor ping pong table
  • Don Baylor Neighborhood Park, which includes basketball and tennis courts and a pool available in June, July and August
  • Lions Municipal Golf Course, which is also known as “Muny” and is open to the pubic

Lake Austin is perfect for water sports.
Lake Austin is perfect for water sports.
There are multiple spots in the area to catch views of the water.
There are multiple spots in the area to catch views of the water.
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Residents can grab groceries close to home.
Residents can grab groceries close to home.

Everyday shopping and dining options are close to home

The Casis Shopping Center, located across from Casis Elementary, is a one-stop spot for errands. The plaza has a Randall’s grocery store, Benchmark Bank, Westbank Dry Cleaning and Tarrytown Pharmacy, a family-owned institution that’s been open since 1941. “They do deliveries, and really cater to the community,” Taute says. “And it’s not just a pharmacy, it’s a cute little shop. ... There are always themes in the shop according to holidays. It’s a great place to stop and grab a nice gift.”

Casis features a Starbucks and also FOOD! FOOD!, a deli-style restaurant where you can grab a quick panini for lunch with a cookie or slice of cake for dessert. Community Kitchen + Taproom is among the other places to eat in Tarrytown, and is a spot known for plant-based vegan food like hand-battered oyster mushrooms. More options are available along Lake Austin, such as Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, global fusion restaurant Quince Lakehouse and Hula Hut, which describes its menu as “Mexican food with a surfer twist.”

Tarrytown, bordered by the MoPac Expressway, enjoys prime access to the rest of Austin.
Tarrytown, bordered by the MoPac Expressway, enjoys prime access to the rest of Austin.

Downtown proximity is one of Tarrytown’s hallmarks

Tarrytown commuters can use neighborhood thoroughfares like Enfield Road and Windsor Road to head east toward downtown without using the MoPac Expressway. The trip is just about 3 miles. There are also multiple CapMetro bus stops along Enfield Road.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

29 min drive

Bus

Enfield & Hopi

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2206 Enfield & Meriden

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Exposition & Warren

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Exposition & Northwood

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2728 Exposition (Casis Elementary)

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Exposition & Mountain Laurel

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3418 Enfield & Robinhood

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Tarrytown US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,606
Number of Homes for Sale
52
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
7.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,319
Significantly above the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,327
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,347
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
820
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

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    • 5 Baths
    • 3,691 Sq Ft
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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
19
Median Rent
$5,200
Median Single Family Home Rent
$6,250
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$6,763
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,500
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$5,000
Median Condo Rent
$2,200
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,050

Demographics

Total Population
7,647
Median Age
46
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$197,339
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$202,085

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
87.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walkability®

60 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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