Tarrytown is the West Austin neighborhood I send buyers to when they want to be minutes from downtown but still on quiet, tree-lined streets. It sits between Lake Austin Boulevard, Lake Austin itself, West 35th Street, and Mopac, and it’s one of the oldest platted neighborhoods in the city — the area was subdivided back in 1915, and you can feel that history in the mix of restored bungalows, mid-century homes, and newer builds on the same block.
I’m Robbie English, REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Realty here in Austin.
Living in Tarrytown
Tarrytown is zoned to Austin ISD, and Casis Elementary — right in the neighborhood — has been educating Austin kids since 1951 and was rebuilt in 2021. Lake Austin runs along the western edge, so a good number of homes here have water access or are a short walk to it, and Deep Eddy Pool sits just at the neighborhood’s edge. It’s the kind of area where you’ll see original 1930s and ’40s homes next to newer construction, since the lots are large enough and desirable enough that both restoration and rebuilding happen constantly.
Buyers looking here are usually comparing it against other West Austin neighborhoods — Westlake and Barton Creek come up most often. Tarrytown tends to be closer to downtown and more walkable than either, which matters a lot to buyers who want easy access to Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the trails along the river.
What to Know Before You Buy
Homes in Tarrytown move quickly and prices reflect the location — this isn’t a starter-home neighborhood. If you’re serious about buying here, get pre-approved through mortgage pre-approval before we start touring, and let’s set up a buyer consultation so I can walk you through which streets and price points make sense for what you’re after. I’ve worked enough transactions here to know which lots have real upside and which renovations tend to pencil out.
Reach out anytime — I’m happy to talk through what’s realistic for your budget in Tarrytown right now.
