2612 W 12th St Unit #303, Austin, TX 78703

In the middle of Tarrytown, this single-story condo brings together the upgrades, the light, and the kind of everyday efficiency that’s hard to find this close to everything. Natural light moves easily through the tall windows and anchors the room with a comfortable glow. Automated solar shades help you fine-tune the light as the day changes. The high ceiling, a rare find in this community, rounds out the room with a sense of openness that feels effortless. Dark bamboo flooring runs through every room, creating a smooth flow from the living area into the kitchen. The kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with quartz countertops, a cast iron gas cooktop, stainless appliances, custom cabinets, and a large island that works just as well for cooking as it does for casual seating. Both bathrooms have been updated with beautiful finishes, and the California Closet system adds smart organization to the primary suite. Energy efficiency is a major part of the home too, with spray foam insulation, a tankless water heater, and solar panels that keep electricity bills remarkably low (typically under $50/month). The patio adds a rare perk for a condo in this location. With approximately 287 sq ft overlooking Lions Golf Course, it feels like a private extension of the home and gives you a view that is open and calming throughout the day. Deep Eddy, Lake Austin, the new HEB, neighborhood staples, and downtown are all close at hand. Add the low tax rate and zoning for Austin High, and this home lands in that sweet spot where location, upgrades, and everyday comfort all line up.

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.