4200 Edgemont Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Located on a sprawling .39 acre corner lot in Balcones Park, this single-story, updated home features 4 large bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 living areas. The main living space has a large, open floor plan with stunning clerestory windows that bring in natural sunlight. The traditionally designed kitchen features a spacious center island with a prep sink and breakfast bar. Additional features include the Thermador gas range, Sub Zero built-in refrigerator and a picture window above the sink that looks out onto the backyard. Just off of the kitchen is a reading nook with custom, built-in bookshelves! The primary bedroom with en suite bath has a glass walk-in shower, deep soaking tub, double vanities & a designer walk-in closet w/ custom built-ins. The three additional bedrooms are all oversized, with one featuring a mother-in-law layout w/ attached bath. The second living room is a great space for a media area, playroom, or private office space. Just off of this room is a designated mud room w/ built-in nooks and desk and a separate laundry room (with a sink!). Head out to the landscaped backyard and relax under the covered patio while taking in the cascading oak trees. On chilly evenings, you can roast marshmallows over the fire pit at the elevated corner of the yard. Situated between Tarrytown and NW Hills neighborhoods, Balcones is known for its unique architecture and amazing central location! If you are an avid adventurer you will love being walking distance to one of Austin’s favorite landmarks, Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell. This hilltop park is the highest point in the city and offers some of the most exceptional views of the city’s rolling hills and skyline. Located just north is the home of the Scotties, the beloved Highland Park Elementary! HPE is known for being a National Blue Ribbon school and is one of the top-rated elementary schools in the city! You can also check out some of the neighborhood eateries, like Russell's Bakery and Chez Zee Bistro!

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.