3201 Sunny Ln, Austin, TX 78731

Beautiful modern custom home in Highland Park West has all the right spaces in all the right places. The 12’ glass entry vaults across the entire width of the home to the double height living and dining areas, creating a unified open space that makes the home bright and airy. High clerestory windows throw light across the room throughout the day. Spacious island kitchen with frameless dovetail cabinetry, glass display case and walk in pantry replete with shelves and drawers from floor to ceiling. The secluded primary suite on the main level includes a charming separate study overlooking the pool, perfect for work, inspiration or cozying up for a movie. Daylit by high windows, the bath is all serenity & soft elegance, with grain matched walnut cabinetry, separate shower with bench, rain shower and spray wand, and an oversized soaking tub, accented by a wall of mother of pearl and marble. A guest bedroom and bath with separate shower occupy the opposite end of the main level.

A bridge across the 2nd floor leads to a large 2nd living area with 12’ ceilings, automated blackout shades and dedicated bath along with another complete bedroom suite and an additional 4th bedroom upstairs.

Dining area at the heart of the home opens through a wall of glass to the large covered patio, perfect for grilling and entertaining, and a sparkling, heated pool shaded by two huge bald cypress trees. Fully enclosed & irrigated raised bed garden.

One of the best pocket neighborhoods in Austin, Highland Park West is 10 minutes from Downtown/Ladybird Lake with easy access to Mopac. This home is one block away from lauded Highland Park Elementary, Russell’s Bakery, Crenshaw’s Gymnastics and the neighborhood’s hidden gem, Perry Park.

Highland Park West has the highest concentration of original mid-century ranch homes still standing in any Austin neighborhood west of MoPac. While other areas have torn down their 1950s houses to build new, Highland Park West has largely preserved its character, and that combination of period homes, big lots, and a live oak canopy with 60 years of growth gives the neighborhood a feel that no new construction can reproduce.

Highland Park West sits between MoPac to the east, Mount Bonnell and Lake Austin to the west, Bull Creek Road to the north, and Balcones Drive to the south. Downtown is about 12 minutes south on MoPac. The 35th Street corridor provides walkable access to Central Market, Tiny Boxwoods, and local shops. Mount Bonnell Road runs along the western edge, giving direct access to one of Austin's most iconic overlooks. The location is genuinely central - equidistant from downtown, the Domain, and the Arboretum.

Mid-Century Ranch homes account for roughly 45% of stock, defining the neighborhood's identity. These are single-story, three- and four-bedroom homes built between 1950 and 1970, typically 1,500 to 2,500 square feet on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Many retain original rooflines, stone fireplaces, and terrazzo floors. Updated Ranch homes with modernized interiors make up about 25% and represent the sweet spot for buyers wanting character without a full renovation. Modern Hill Country builds account for 15%. Pricing starts around $800,000 for unrenovated originals and reaches $2 million for updated homes on premium greenbelt lots.

Highland Park West is served by Austin ISD. Casis Elementary draws families from across west Austin and consistently ranks among the district's top elementary schools. O. Henry Middle School continues the pipeline, and Austin High School completes it. Austin High's central location and strong college placement make it a draw for families wanting quality public education. Many Casis families walk to school along shaded residential streets, adding to the community feel.

The lifestyle is defined by what it is not. It is not a see-and-be-seen neighborhood. Streets curve with the terrain rather than following a grid, and lots are large enough that houses feel spaced apart. Perry Park and Dellana Park provide green space. Mount Bonnell and Mayfield Park are within five minutes. Bull Creek Greenbelt is accessible from the northern edge. For dining, Chez Zee has served comfort food on Balcones Drive for decades. Tiny Boxwoods brings its garden-setting farm-to-table concept. Postino in Bryker Woods does wine and bruschetta. Eldorado Cafe handles Tex-Mex. Bartlett's offers steaks and an old-school bar. Central Market on North Lamar serves as the de facto town square.

Highland Park West threads the needle between Tarrytown's higher prices and Rosedale's more modest scale. It offers larger lots and more character than Northwest Hills' production builds. It is more affordable than the Eanes ISD neighborhoods across MoPac. And it has a more residential feel than Clarksville, which has absorbed more commercial development. The main consideration is that many original homes need meaningful investment - new roofs, updated electrical, HVAC replacement, and kitchen renovations.

Highland Park West fits buyers who value architectural character and mature landscaping over new construction. It works for families wanting Casis Elementary and Austin High without the Tarrytown premium. It suits people who want proximity to downtown but prefer quiet, curving streets. And it draws buyers who appreciate mid-century design and want a home that feels like Austin rather than a suburb. If you need a brand-new kitchen and a four-car garage, you will pay a renovation premium. But if you want to live under a canopy of live oaks in a neighborhood that has resisted tearing everything down, Highland Park West is one of the few central Austin places where that is still possible.