2005 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

From the street, this Tarrytown home appears to be a charming two-bedroom cottage — but step inside, and you’ll discover a beautifully expanded residence that dramatically opens up in the back. The original 1940s structure retains its character with timeless finishes, while a thoughtful 1990s addition brings generous living spaces, a spacious office, and a serene primary suite perched above the garage.

The heart of the home is an inviting living area framed by walls of windows and views of incredible heritage trees. The gated front yard creates a sense of privacy and seclusion, with room for kids or dogs to safely play. The oversized two-car garage includes a converted single bay that now serves as a bright gym or secondary office with tons of conditioned storage.

Blending vintage craftsmanship with modern comfort, this property delivers the best of Tarrytown: classic curb appeal, expansive interiors, and the rare luxury of space, shade, and quiet... just minutes from downtown Austin.

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.