1516 Forest Trl, Austin, TX 78703

On a spacious .4798-acre corner lot at 1516 Forest Trail in Tarrytown, this property features a stone wall, complemented by mature landscaping and inviting shade trees that enhance its curb appeal. The main house has been updated and remodeled while preserving its original features, including hardwood floors, high ceilings, built-ins, pocket doors and generously proportioned rooms. Recent improvements ensure a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience. Within the main house there are three bedrooms and three baths, with the primary suite featuring two full baths and two walk-in closets. The bathrooms have modern, timeless finishes. Additional spaces include a dining room, den, study, office and a utility room. The kitchen, designed for multiple cooks, offers ample storage, food prep and serving areas. An island features a gas cook top, butcher block counter and a breakfast bar for casual dining. Stainless appliances and stone counters complete the kitchen. A recent addition to the property, completed in 2021, is the guest house. The guest house features an open living & dining area, one bedroom, one bath and a spacious kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a vanity with granite countertop. The bedroom, with a walk-in closet, connects to a covered patio, providing access to the lawn and gardens. Recent improvements include, replacement and new roof shingles, gutters, exterior paint, security system, interior and exterior electrical service panels, tankless water heater, insulation and HVAC systems.The property also includes and oversized 2 car carport with a substantial storage area/workshop. Located just minutes from downtown Austin, ladyBird Lake, walking and bike paths, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Austin ISD Schools - Casis Elementary, O'Henry Middle and Austin High.

Tarrytown is a historic Central Austin neighborhood in 78703, five minutes from downtown and bordered by Lake Austin to the west. Median home price $1.95M. Austin ISD schools - Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle, Austin High - and walkability to Deep Eddy Pool, Lady Bird Lake, and Mayfield Park.

The housing stock spans nine decades. Original 1930s-60s colonials, Tudors, and ranch homes sit alongside new construction and gut renovations on lots ranging from 0.15 to 0.3 acres. Lakefront properties on Scenic Drive and streets near Lake Austin command $4M-$15M+. The neighborhood's character has been protected by an engaged neighborhood association and the McMansion Ordinance, which limits building scale.

Daily life here runs on the water and the schools. Morning laps at Deep Eddy Pool (68-degree spring-fed water year-round), school drop-off at Casis, coffee at Tarrytown Pharmacy or Summer Moon, dinner at Jeffrey's or Josephine House without leaving the neighborhood. The Contemporary at Laguna Gloria and Lions Municipal Golf Course are a walk or short bike ride away.

What makes Tarrytown distinct from other luxury Austin neighborhoods: genuine walkability, a 90-year-old neighborhood identity, and Central Austin access that Westlake and Barton Creek cannot match. The tradeoff is Austin ISD instead of Eanes, and smaller lots than you'd find west of MoPac.