Tarrytown
Austin's most established close-in luxury neighborhood: century-old oak canopies, Lake Austin access, and architecturally diverse estates three miles from downtown in the coveted 78703 zip code.
$1M–$8M+
Quick Answer
- Three miles from downtown, with Lake Austin access via Walsh Boat Landing and waterfront dining along the shoreline
- Architectural spectrum from 1920s Tudor Revivals to contemporary custom estates on mature oak-lined streets
- Laguna Gloria, Mayfield Park, and Lions Municipal Golf Course, Austin's oldest, within the neighborhood boundary
- 78703 zip code, among Austin's most consistently appreciated residential addresses
- Jeff Burke maintains active transaction history in Tarrytown, with both listed and off-market representation
Last Updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Tarrytown Austin's most enduring luxury neighborhood?
Tarrytown has been Austin's most desirable close-in address since it was established in the 1920s, a distinction that has survived every real estate cycle. Its combination of factors is genuinely difficult to replicate: mature heritage oak canopies over established streets, Lake Austin access, three miles to downtown, and a housing stock that ranges from lovingly preserved historic estates to architecturally significant new construction. Supply is structurally constrained. Tarrytown is substantially built out, and turnover is limited by the depth of roots residents put down here. Jeff Burke has direct transaction history in Tarrytown and active off-market relationships throughout the neighborhood.
What should luxury buyers know about schools in Tarrytown?
Tarrytown is served by Austin ISD, specifically Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School. These are among the highest-performing campuses within Austin ISD, consistently exceeding the district average. Buyers evaluating Tarrytown against Eanes ISD neighborhoods should understand that Tarrytown's feeder campuses deliver a materially different educational experience than the district-wide C rating suggests. Several highly regarded private schools, including St. Andrew's Episcopal, The Girls' School of Austin, and Rawson Saunders, are also located within or adjacent to Tarrytown.
What is the price range for luxury homes in Tarrytown, Austin?
Tarrytown's luxury market spans from renovated historic homes and well-maintained mid-century properties starting near $1M, through custom contemporary estates on premium lots approaching $8M. Tarrytown consistently commands premium pricing relative to comparable square footage elsewhere in Austin because buyers are purchasing location and neighborhood character, not just square footage. Off-market transactions represent a meaningful share of activity at the upper tier, where the finest properties rarely appear on MLS.