8 Scott Crescent Cres, Austin, TX 78703

Tucked along a serene and shaded street -- in one of the most walkable, pockets of central Tarrytown—this Craftsman-inspired residence available for lease, features traditional charm paired with modern livability. Inside, wide-plank hardwoods, crown molding and custom built-ins frame an open-concept great room anchored by a chef’s kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and an oversized island, perfect for casual gatherings. The main level hosts the primary suite plus a private guest room, while two secondary bedrooms and a flexible playroom occupy the upper floor. French doors lead to a porch and pool, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow for alfresco dining or unwinding at sunset. An expansive, fenced yard offers extra room for play, and an attached two-car garage, tankless water heater and automatic sprinklers add everyday convenience. All of this sits just miles from nearby Austin ISD schools, Reed Park, Lady Bird Lake and downtown Austin—ideal for those seeking a quiet residential setting without sacrificing proximity to the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment. Lease list price does not include furnishings. Available furnished at a higher rate, see agent. Tenant pays all utilities and must maintain pool water level. Owner pays for pool maintenance. No smokers. Up to 2 pets negotiable depending on size and breed with a $750 deposit per pet. Available for 12-24.

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.