3101 Bowman Ave, Austin, TX 78703

Positioned on a spacious .35-acre corner lot, 3101 Bowman Avenue is a rare estate that embodies the enduring grace of classic Austin architecture. Originally built in 1935 and thoughtfully renovated a decade ago in collaboration with renowned builder J. Pinelli and famed Texas architect Hobson Crow, this stately Colonial-style residence is set along one of Tarrytown’s most established tree-lined streets, blending historic character with timeless curb appeal. With a main home and detached guest house, the property offers a unique combination of scale, sophistication, and flexibility. Inside, the residence reveals elegant formal rooms, tall ceilings, and original hardwood floors that create an inviting sense of refinement. Decorative fireplaces, rich wood-paneled spaces, and period details speak to its history, while French doors from the primary suite open to a private balcony overlooking the grounds. Light-filled living and bedroom spaces flow with ease, designed to accommodate both everyday living and grand entertaining. Beyond the main home, the detached guest house offers additional versatility—perfect for hosting visitors, creating a studio, or establishing a private office retreat. Mature trees, expansive lawns, and an enchanting garden courtyard framed by climbing vines provide serene outdoor living and entertaining spaces. With its commanding corner presence, this property delivers both privacy and distinction. Situated moments from Lake Austin, Casis Elementary, and Central Austin’s finest amenities, this property presents a rare opportunity to own a signature estate in one of the city’s most coveted neighborhoods.

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.