Tarrytown is one of Austin's most desirable areas for its disconnect from the busyness of the city, but still positioned within close proximity to the downtown area. The community is absolutely beautiful to say the least. The broad range of housing styles and architecture and tall trees and gorgeous sprawling properties are just a few of the special features of Tarrytown. Bordered by Lake Austin on the west, Mopac to the east, 35th Street to the north, and Enfield Road to the south. Tarrytown homes for sale offer vintage, yet upscale living to many young families, urban professionals, and even some retirees. Tarrytown real estate is some of the most expensive in Central Austin and with its prime location, access to Lake Austin, and friendly community it's easy to see why. Many resident's of Tarrytown vow that they will never leave.
The overall design of homes in Tarrytown run the gambit from modern to traditional to Spanish-style influence, among others. You will see all kinds of architecture when driving through Tarrytown, which only add to its uniqueness and total absence of the cookie-cutter vibe of some neighborhoods. Tarrytown, despite it's size, doesn't have quite the turnover with it's residents that most other neighborhoods have, which is a clear indication of how enjoyable residents of Tarrytown find their neighborhood to live. The Tarrytown community belongs to the West Austin Neighborhood Group, which has goals of preservation, ecology, development, and safety.
Many of the homes in Tarrytown were built in 1940s and 1950s, but there are some more recently constructed residential living built in the 1990s and early 2000s. Despite the majority being on the older side, most of the homes in Tarrytown are meticulously well kept and maintained. It really is a beautiful area of Austin.
Let's not forget to note what the community of Tarrytown offers it's residents in terms of recreation. Lion's Municipal Golf Course is just outside of the neighborhood and features 18 holes of golfing bliss. There is also the Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, Red Bud Isles Park, and Bee Caves Preserve right on the other side of Lake Travis which you can access via Redbud Trail. Reed Park is also within Tarrytown and offers a nice place to escape and picnic or take a swim in the community swimming pool.
The Tarrytown community is part of the Austin Independent School District. Young students attend Casis Elementary School, which is "exemplary" rated by the Texas Education Agency. Older students attend O Henry Middle School and Austin High School.
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Tarrytown homes range in price from $300,000 to $2+ million. The average price of Tarrytown homes is $785,000 and the median price is about $630,000. Tarrytown really does have just about everything, which is why residents choose to stay put and why the area is so desirable.
If you'd like to see for yourself why Tarrytown homes for sale in Austin are so popular or are looking for a Realtor and real estate agent for more information, contact me or call Chris Matthews and the Austin Realty Elite Group of Horizon Realty at (512) 703-7416. I would love to help!
