2709 Mountain Laurel Dr, Austin, TX 78703

2709 Mountain Laurel Drive is a slice of the Tarrytown dream - a coveted spot on a coveted street. A uniquely special block, neighbors gather for parties in the cul-de-sac; adults take work calls while walking back and forth to Starbucks, and children play in the street. 2709 is a particularly desirable lot with the benefits of a flat front yard and the privacy of hilltop views in the back. The backyard overlooks the grassy hillside of beloved Casis Elementary School. This single-story brick home is quintessential Tarrytown. Every inch has been lovingly and thoughtfully updated over the past decade to accommodate a modern-day lifestyle while preserving the original character of this classic mid-century gem. From designer fixtures and wall coverings to custom built-ins and marble slabs, high-end style abounds. Smart home features include thermostat, landscape lighting and outdoor speakers that can be controlled from a phone. The home lives larger than its stated square footage with an enormous finished outdoor living space. Fully reimagined in 2019, the backyard features steel retaining walls, a quartz-top serving bar, pet-friendly turf, and 50 feet of ipe wood bar top railing, which comes in handy for hosting on all occasions. Gorgeous heritage oak trees are situated on one side of the backyard and have received continuous loving care. The expansive .277 acre lot still has significant undeveloped space in the back on the side without notable trees. For those considering a pool or other addition, professionals (with renderings) have indicated that the topography and easy rear street access make the home an ideal candidate for additional construction. Move-in ready with big-ticket expenses already done. New HVAC in 2023; Electrical service upgrade in 2023; Lifetime metal roof installed in 2014. Enjoy the perks of handoff from detail-oriented homeowners with labeled paint cans for touch-ups and binders of owner’s manuals. Light floods this happy home.

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.