2604 Bland St, Austin, TX 78703

Located in the heart of Tarrytown Oaks, this contemporary craftsman home is move-in ready. Blending timeless curb appeal with a bright, contemporary interior, the home features an open and airy floor plan, with the primary on the main level. The primary bath was updated in 2024 and is truly spa-inspired. Upstairs are the secondary bedrooms and bath, a second living area and an expansive bonus room which could serve as a 4th bedroom or home office. A powder bath and dedicated laundry room flank the drop zone just next to the back door. Situated on a corner lot, the front door faces Bonita Street and the back entrance is accessed on Bland Street. Behind an electronic gate are a two car carport with EV chargers, a deck off the primary bedroom and a backyard play area. Casis Elementary and Tarrytown Park are in easy walking distance and it’s only minutes to UT and downtown. Come check out this charming tree-lined neighborhood known for its classic homes and unbeatable walkability!

This 2,838-square-foot contemporary craftsman at 2604 Bland Street in Tarrytown Oaks delivers architectural clarity through material restraint and functional design. Built in 2013, the home sits on a corner lot in Austin's most walkable neighborhood, where the intersection of Bland Street and Bonita Street places you steps from Casis Elementary and Tarrytown Park.

The design philosophy here prioritizes open living over ornament. The main floor anchors around a kitchen with a gas cooktop, double oven, and wine refrigerator - practical tools for daily life rather than showpieces. A breakfast bar and island create informal gathering spaces. Wood, tile, and carpet flooring define zones without visual clutter. The primary bedroom occupies the main level, eliminating the stairs-at-night lifestyle compromise that plagues many three-bedroom homes. A 2024 spa bathroom renovation featuring thoughtful finishes supports this retreat-from-work mindset.

Upstairs, the secondary bedrooms and full bath serve the household's practical needs while an expansive bonus room offers flexibility - home office, guest suite, creative studio, or fourth bedroom depending on how life unfolds. A dedicated laundry room and powder bath prevent the bottleneck that breaks down in typical homes when five people need to function simultaneously.

The material palette reflects restraint. HardiPlank siding provides durability without demanding constant maintenance. Built-in features and ceiling fans suggest efficiency over flash. Walk-in closets eliminate the storage improvisation that wastes square footage and mental energy.

The outdoor experience matches this philosophy. An electronic gate guards a two-car carport fitted with EV chargers - infrastructure for the present, not nostalgia. A deck off the primary bedroom extends the master suite into landscape. The private yard provides play space without demanding country-estate maintenance on a 0.14-acre corner lot.

Location amplifies the design. Tarrytown sits three minutes from University of Texas and downtown, eight minutes from Lady Bird Lake. Casis Elementary feeds into O Henry Middle and Austin High School in Austin ISD. The neighborhood's tree-lined blocks and walkable grid mean errands and social life happen on foot, not in cars.

At $617 per square foot, this property rewards buyers who understand that restraint in design costs less to build, less to maintain, and proves more adaptable to how actual families live. This is contemporary craftsman without the Instagram styling - a home built for the people living in it.

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.