About Austin's Tarrytown

Austin is home to many desirable neighborhoods, some are close in and others are considered to be in the "burbs". There is something for everyone in Austin. Tarrytown is one of the more desirable and older neighborhoods that is only about 5-10 minutes to downtown. It is possible to bike or walk to many amenities and cafes or restaurants from Tarrytown. There is an abundance of great dining establishments like: Jeffrey's, Wink, Tambaleo, Food Food, Fabi & Rosi, Mozart's, Able's on the Lake, and of course Maudie's. The Lions Municipal Golf Course has been a longtime draw for many of the residents. The Fresh Plus grocery store has been there forever and has a large variety of gourmet items in a petite storefront. This neighborhood is just west of Mopac, north of Town Lake and south of 35th Street. A few of Tarrytown's more famous residents were Matthew MCConnaughey and Robert Redford. Who knows what famous people live here now?

The children in this neighborhood attend: Casis Elementary School, O'Henry Middle School and Stephen F. Austin High School. Most of the homes were built between 1920-1950, and most are seriously updated to appeal to the home buyers of today. That said however there are a few new construction homes in the area as well. The new homes are built on lots that had "scrapers" or "tear-downs" that have been re-developed. Sometimes you will find a condo association of two condos where there used to be a single family home. Developers like building this type of "in-fill" as it maximizes their profits. There are several mansions on large estates that are tucked away close to the lake. You can find all sorts of architecture from a Cape Cod cottage to a ultra Modern home to a 1950's Atomic Ranch. There are a few homes designed by A.D. Stenger in Tarrytown. Stenger was a famous local architect that built in the 1940-1960's in Austin's core.

Presently there are 8 homes Actively for sale: Average list price is $298Per Square Foot. The average size home is 2757Square Feet. The homes are built between 1940 & 2011. Most of these older homes have been extensively updated and enlarged from their original size. Many have granite counters and other upgrades like self-closing drawers, seperate showers and jetted garden tubs, and walk-in closets. Typically they are on the market for 116 days before actually selling. The asking prices for these Tarrytown homes range from $365K-$1,545,000. The one for $365K is pretty rough and probably needs to be torn down or redone, and the one for 1.5 million well lets just say its absolutely spectacular and I would be thrilled to live there!

There is one home that is Pending or under contract, but not closed.

There are three homes that have sold in the last three months. The average sold price per square foot is $290.91, the high price per square foot is $310.22 and the low price per square foot was $264.78. These homes averaged 103 Days On The Market before selling.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Tarrytown or anywhere in central Austin,

please give me a call I would be happy to assist you.

Betina Foreman-Realtor, C.N.E.

Austin Home Girls Realty

1601 West 6th Street

Austin, Texas 78703

(512)771-6318

Tarrytown is a well-established central Austin neighborhood not far from downtown. Developed in the 1940s, many Tarrytown homes are older and relatively small, but most have been marvelously updated. Many homes in the neighborhood have also been torn down and replaced by new ones over the years.

Tarrytown is a favorite of people who work in downtown Austin or at the University of Texas. But with Mopac Expressway on the eastern border of Tarrytown, residents can get to north and south /Austin areas of employment quickly as well.

As of today there are 12 Tarrytown homes on the market. They range in size from 628 to 4,118 square feet and in list price from $149,000 to $1.545 million. The average price per square foot for a current home listed for sale in Tarrytown is just over $292. Of these homes, 2 are under contract.

So far during 2011, 12 homes in Tarrytown have sold. The median selling price was just over $625,000, which was almost $259 per square foot. The average Tarrytown home sold this year fetched almost 95% of list price and sold after 73 days on the market.

Questions about homes in Tarrytown homes in central Austin? Call me at 512-293-2422.

Austin is home to many desirable neighborhoods, some are close in and others are in the "burbs". There is something for everyone in Austin. Tarrytown is one of the older neighborhoods that is very close to downtown. This area has many great amenities. There is an abundance of great dining establishments like: Jeffry's, Wink, Tambaleo, Food Food, Fabi & Rosi, Mozart's, Able's on the Lake, and of course Maudies. The Lions Municipal Golf Course has been a longtime draw for many of the residents.

This area is just west of Mopac, north of Town Lake and south of 35th Street. A few of Tarrytown's most famous residents were Matthew MCConnaughey and Robert Redford. The children in this neighborhood attend: Casis Elementary School, O'Henry Middle School and Stephen F. Austin High School. Most of the homes were built between 1920-1950, and most are seriously updated to appeal to the home buyers of today. that said however there are a few new construction homes in the area as well. There are several mansions on large estates that are tucked away close to the lake.

The most recent statisics for home sales in Tarrytown are as follows.

• Currently there are 9 homes for sale in Tarrytown, 2 homes are Pending, and 4 sold in the last three months.
• The Average "Listed" Price Per Square Foot is $298. The Average number of Days On The Market is 102 days.
• The Average year built is 1974. (Typical year built is 1940, the new homes being built are dragging the average age up. So homes are typically built from 1940-1960 or 2000-2011.
• Sold prices range as follows: High Price Per Square Foot $335.01, Average Price Per Square Foot $289.18, Low Price Per Square Foot $258.73.

I had a recent transaction in gorgeous Tarrytown. This was a great transaction and a beautiful home on Clearview. The home had all of the 1940's charm and yet had been lovingly and recently updated with new solid granite counter-tops, new light fixtures, new "low flow" plumbing and many more "Green" features. The sellers had added a fantastic deck to entertain and lush native blooming landscape. There was even a self-contained system to prevent mosquitoes in the yard. The key is if your looking to buy or sell a home in Tarrytown or any other Austin neighborhood please give me a call.

Betina Foreman - REALTOR, C.N.E.

Austin Home Girls Realty

1601 West 6th Street, Austin TX 78703

512-771-6318

Tarrytown holds a universal appeal in Central Austin partly due to its close proximity to Lake Austin and the downtown area. Lake lovers enjoy the scenic view and water access which provide a serene resort like setting for residents and visitors alike. Urban dwellers find the close proximity to downtown, Austin ideal for metropolitan delights. Tarrytown is also appreciated for the wide variety of home styles represented the area. Architecture varies from classic bungalow style to mid-century and even modern designs. The eclectic mix of properties found here is attributed to the popularity of Tarrytown, resulting in its growth over time.

There are many micro-subdivisions collectively referred to as Tarrytown, and include the area’s namesake: Tarry Town. Some of the other well known subdivision names include Cherry Rock, Westfield and Brown Herman. The area commonly referred to as Tarrytown is located between the Mopac Expressway and Lake Austin, just south of W 35 Street and north of Lake Austin Boulevard.

Tarrytown offers residents the convenience of local amenities like a public boat ramp at Walsh Landing, the Lion’s Municipal Golf Course and Austin Museum of Art. The Westwood Country Club, Mayfield Park and Deep Eddy Pool are unique attractions to the area. Tarrytown offers the benefit of being a short ride to the Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail, Red Bud Isle and Zilker Metropolitan Park.

How do I know so much about Tarrytown? I am a Central Austin resident and have watched and analyzed this local market here for years. Representing both buyers and sellers, I have a detailed understanding of why people choose Tarrytown and tailor my marketing efforts to reach those buyers. With over 20 years of marketing experience, I balance my creative talents with a background in sociology, economics and inventory management. My networking abilities allow my listings to have global exposure and have been featured in the Austin American Statesman, Mod Austin.Weekly and The Week Magazine.

June was a brisk sales month for West Austin, as buyers snapped up single-family homes in neighborhoods like Tarrytown, Clarksville and Enfield. Here's a rundown of the home sales stats in 78703 from the period between 6/1/2011 and 6/30/2011.

26 closed sales

31 newly pending contracts

Average percentage of sold price relative to original list price: 93.2%

Average days on market: 88 (higher because a few abnormally slow-selling homes finally sold and affected the average)

Median days on market: 57

Average sold price per square foot: $289.20

Thinking of buying or selling a home in West Austin? Let's talk about the market in Tarrytown, Clarksville and surrounding. I'm looking forward to it! 512-736-3353

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