1600 Westover Rd, Austin, TX 78703

Situated on a quiet tree lined street in the heart of Pemberton Heights sits this exceptional property, just minutes from Austin’s finest dining & entertaining. This traditional home is set back from the street on a corner lot. As you walk up to the home you are greeted by a charming covered front porch with gas lanterns. This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers a thoughtful floor plan that has natural light & charm. The main level offers space to entertain featuring a formal living & dining room, an open kitchen, family room & second dining. Enter into a cozy formal living with a fireplace flanked by floor to ceiling bookshelves & dining. Entertain & cook with ease from the open kitchen, built-in oven, microwave, warming drawer & sub-zero. A large family room with fireplace and dining area both look onto the outdoor living space with covered seating, grilling area, immaculate landscape & pool. With plenty of storage, the multi-purpose utility room offers a space for laundry, a built-in desk space/planning center, additional refrigerator drawers, wine refrigerator & built-in coffee maker. There is a butler's pantry & bar area for additional storage. A welcome retreat for guests, the first floor includes a large guest bedroom & an additional dedicated office, which could also be used as a fifth bedroom. The spacious owner’s suite, located on the second level, overlooks the covered porch. The owner's bathroom is private and generous with dual vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, & walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms are joined by a Jack & Jill bath with separate vanities. Expansive covered outdoor living spaces surround the residence creating a private sanctuary. The plunge pool serves as the focal point of the back yard with its tranquil water feature. There is a spacious 2-car attached garage and additional gated parking that encloses the back and side yards. The backyard offers something for everyone with a grass area, grill and seating area.

Bryker Woods is a 1930s-50s neighborhood in 78703, between West 29th and 38th streets, defined by front-porch bungalows, mature tree canopy, and walkability to the 35th Street dining corridor. Median home price $1.5M. Austin ISD schools — Bryker Woods Elementary is one of the few Austin campuses where every family walks.

The housing stock is almost entirely original bungalows and cottages on lots under a quarter acre. Some have been carefully updated, others are untouched. The Old West Austin National Register Historic District designation covers the area, which explains the cohesive streetscape. New construction exists but must work within the scale of the neighborhood. Lot values run $600K-$1M.

Daily life revolves around proximity. Kerbey Lane Cafe (open since 1980) and Central Market on North Lamar are walkable or a short bike ride. Shoal Creek Trail runs along the neighborhood edge. UT campus is a 15-minute bike ride — no parking pass needed. Tiny Boxwoods and Postino on 35th Street handle the dinner rotation.

What separates Bryker Woods from adjacent Tarrytown: smaller scale, lower price point, and a denser, more walkable feel. The lots are compact but the canopy makes them feel larger. This is a neighborhood for people who value community proximity over estate-level privacy.