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Tarrytown

AUSTIN, TX · 78703

Austin's most established luxury neighborhood east of the lake. Deep Eddy Pool, the oldest swimming pool in Texas, is the anchor, and Lake Austin Boulevard runs the southern edge. Stately 1930s to 1960s homes and modern rebuilds sit on large lots under mature pecan and oak canopy. Casis Elementary is the school draw, and Reed Park and Walsh Boat Landing provide lake access.

At a glance

ZIP code
78703
Region
Central
Known for
Old Austin heritage, Casis Elementary, lake access
Sub-areas
Deep Eddy · Reed Park · Lake Austin Boulevard
Best for
Established families, lake access, buyers who want old Austin heritage
Price band
$1M teardowns to $5M+
Schools
Austin ISD: Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle, Austin High
The trade-offStreets are narrow, some homes sit in the floodplain, and prices start around $1M for a teardown.

What homes actually sell for

$1,650,000 Median sale · Tarrytown · Q1 2025
Range
$1M to $5M+
Days on market
38 days (list to pending)
Built
1930s to 2020s
Drive to downtown
8 min
HOA
None
Effective property tax
~1.88%

Source: The Relocation Edition, 2025-2026, Mike Vilece's own market commentary as of Q1 2025, not an MLS series. Tarrytown is smaller than a ZIP code, so there is no separate Unlock MLS median published for it the way there is for the ZIP-level areas on this site. Treat this as calibration, not a valuation. For current metro conditions see the Austin housing market data.

Common questions about Tarrytown

What is living in Tarrytown Austin actually like?

Quiet, canopied, expensive, and 8 minutes from downtown. Tarrytown is Austin's most established luxury neighborhood east of the lake, and it feels settled in a way newer money can't buy. Deep Eddy Pool, the oldest in Texas, anchors it. Reed Park and Walsh Boat Landing give you the water. Stately 1930s to 1960s homes and modern rebuilds on large lots.

What is the honest downside of Tarrytown?

Narrow streets, floodplain on some lots, and a $1M floor for a teardown. The streets are a function of when it was platted and won't change. Floodplain status varies lot by lot, not block by block, so check the specific property. At this price you are often bidding against someone who plans to scrape the house.

Which elementary school serves Tarrytown?

Casis Elementary, 9/10, consistently among the top in Austin ISD. It feeds O. Henry Middle and Austin High. Casis is a genuine driver of demand here, not a footnote, and it is why the neighborhood holds value through slow markets. Confirm zoning by address.

How much does a house in Tarrytown cost?

$1,650,000 was my Q1 2025 read, on a range of $1M to $5M+. Days on market ran 38, list to pending, slower than Central Austin generally. That is normal for a market this thin and this expensive. Neighborhood figures from the guide, not an MLS series.

Is Tarrytown walkable?

Not especially. Walk Score 55, dining 52, errands 50. Parks score 78, which is the honest strength here: you walk to green space and the lake, not to shops. If walkability is the priority, Clarksville a few minutes south scores 85.

How is Tarrytown different from Clarksville?

Clarksville is smaller, denser and closer in, on the same Casis feeder. 3 minutes to downtown against 8, Walk Score 85 against 55. Tarrytown gives you lot size, lake access and quiet. Clarksville gives you West Lynn on foot. Clarksville also runs higher, $1,800,000 against $1,650,000 in Q1 2025.

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Neighborhood characterizations and any price bands above are Mike Vilece's own market commentary for the 2025–2026 edition, not verified market data. They need confirming for any specific property. This site does not host active listings, reach out and Mike will pull current inventory for you.