$890,000

Property Overview

This 1949 Windsor Road cottage in Tarrytown represents rare Central Austin real estate at a pivotal location—a one-story sanctuary positioned south-facing with mature trees and a generous 6,500-square-foot lot offering genuine outdoor living space. The 1,035 square feet accommodates two bedrooms and one bathroom with thoughtful design choices including original hardwood floors, built-in features, crown molding, and recently executed updates that deliver modern finishes alongside period character. Both bedrooms occupy the main level, a practical layout enhanced by substantial closet space and efficient laundry connections.

Living in Tarrytown means immediate access to Austin's best outdoor recreation: Deep Eddy Pool, Butler hike and bike trails, and Lake Austin views define the neighborhood's appeal. The location sits minutes from downtown, The University of Texas campus, and endless dining and retail options along nearby corridors. Children attend top-rated Austin ISD schools including Casis Elementary, O'Henry Middle, and Austin High, drawing families to these tree-lined streets year after year.

This cottage occupies a distinctive position within Tarrytown's prestigious landscape—an entry point into one of Austin's most coveted neighborhoods where the median price per square foot sits at $661, making this property's $860 per square foot a meaningful premium reflecting both location and scarcity.

Vox Real Estate Insight

Tarrytown cottages rarely hit the market, and this Windsor Road property capitalizes on the neighborhood's irreplaceable proximity to Deep Eddy, the Butler Trail system, and downtown—advantages that justify the pricing above area median. At Vox Real Estate, we recognize that Tarrytown properties attract serious buyers seeking established neighborhood character combined with genuine Austin lifestyle access, and this home's outdoor lot and school district ratings position it as a legitimate alternative to substantially larger price tags.

Agent Description

Central Austin Charmer! A rare opportunity to live in Tarrytown under $900K or bring your creativity and redevelop in the heart of Austin. This sweet cottage is small but mighty, with larger-than-expected living and bedrooms. And a backyard providing room to garden, entertain, or simply unwind. Come in and discover the beauty of original hardwoods with modern updates (think smooth, level 4 walls) with a location minutes from downtown, The University of Texas, Butler hike & bike trails, Deep Eddy pool, restaurants, and shopping. Feeds to Casis Elementary, O'Henry Middle, and Austin High. *SELLER CONTRIBUTION: Up to $20,000 toward buyer closing costs or an interest-rate buydown (significantly reduce your first two years of mortgage payments) with an acceptable offer *List of renovations and updates available *Zonability report available

Neighborhood: Tarrytown

This property is located in Tarrytown, Austin, TX. The area is known for Lake Austin Access, Top-Rated Schools, Tree-Lined Streets, Prestigious Homes, Central Location.

At $860/sqft, this listing is priced 27% above the Tarrytown median of $679/sqft.

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