2201 Mountain View Rd, Austin, TX 78703

This is a rare opportunity deep in the heart of the most sought after section of renowned Old West Austin. This stately, original 1938 Tarrytown home exudes fine craftsmanship from a bygone era. Some interior details include hammered copper kitchen cabinet hinges & pulls, ornate entry door hardware and hinges, an elegant gas log fireplace, and solid wood shiplap walls and hardwood floors throughout the entire house. On the exterior you will find brick and wrought iron fencing, a sturdy stone chimney, and a welcoming front porch with great architectural details, This fantastic corner lot boasts majestic oak trees, a massive brick courtyard patio, and tranquil pond with waterfall. There is a side entry two car carport with ample storage rooms, and the entire yard is privately fenced. Important updates include two Lennox AC units and furnaces and ductwork replaced in 2017, a new roof in 2017, and an extensive exterior renovation including all new siding, insulation, and window framing around the charming vintage windows. A new tankless water heater and wood fencing was installed in 2022, and a new pond pump was also installed in 2023. A wonderful and unique large office is privately placed at the front corner of the house; which can be privately accessed via the main staircase and by a separate entry door on the front porch. This exceptional property is one of a kind, and built to stand the test of time. The potential for this house is unlimited and it is ready for the next caretaker to put their mark on this home to make it their own magical Tarrytown sanctuary.

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.