Tarrytown
Tarrytown considered by many to be Old West Austin, is bordered by West 35th Street on the north and Enfield Road on the south. MoPac Boulevard is considered the east border, and Tarrytown is bordered on the west by beautiful Lake Austin.
Tarrytown is considered the most expensive real estate in Austin, with houses ranging from $300,000 to $3,000,000, but the amenities, location, schools, and charm make Tarrytown a strong candidate for any homebuyer.
The makeup of the neighborhood is mostly families of all ages with some college students renting in the area. Many of the homes are cottages from the 1920s, and Tarrytown blends Southern style homes along with more modern designs. The homes vary in size in the neighborhood with its smaller cottages and many larger homes, although many of the smaller homes are being torn down for new larger houses. Nearly all are owner-occupied.
Among the many amenities of Tarrytown are Deep Eddy Pool, Laguna Gloria Art Museum, Mayfield Park, Reed Park, Triangle Park, and Lions Municipal Golf Course, where pro golfer Ben Crenshaw plays when he's in town. After your 18 holes, you can head down to the Hula Hut, a local favorite restaurant, and sip margaritas on Lake Austin. Other celebrities such as Lance Armstrong and Matthew McConaughey, as well as Governor Rick Perry and President George W. Bush have all called Tarrytown home.
Children that live in Tarrytown attend Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School.