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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,266 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,359
Subdivision Balcones Park Sec 08
MLS Listing ID 8329311
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1979
Annual Tax Amount $23,889
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.900 Acres
Acres 0.9
Lot Dimensions 185.00 X 218.00
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source actris
Property Description
Epic Views | Downtown, Lake Austin to Pennybacker Bridge, Mt. Bonnell, & the Hills.
Some properties are defined by their address. This one is defined by its horizon.
Perched on one of the highest points in Austin, The Vista commands a view unmatched in the city — the downtown skyline to the east, close enough to feel within reach, and the full sweep of Lake Austin to the west, from Tom Miller Dam to Pennybacker Bridge. Sunset belongs to this house. That kind of position isn't created twice — it's inherited. This is a legacy property, waiting for its next chapter.
A CANVAS
The existing residence is grand in scale and rich with character — bespoke arches, wrought iron chandeliers from Oaxaca, parquet floors, a chef's kitchen anchored by a round ink granite island. Ten-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the view from nearly every room, and two wraparound terraces — over 1,500 square feet combined — let you live outdoors with downtown and the lake as your backdrop.
Noteworthy: every bedroom offers an ensuite bath, there's a dedicated office w/ views, a double walk-in cedar closet w/ safe, walk-in pantry and heated bathroom flooring in the primary bringing comfort.
But the real value here isn't what's built. It's what comes next. Reimagine the layout, modernize the finishes, and make this legacy home your own — or start from the ground up and design a residence built to capture this view from every angle. Inspiration renderings envision one path, reimagined to match the setting.
THE SETTING
Just under an acre of gated, private grounds on a cul-de-sac, shaded by majestic oaks and mountain laurels — secluded, yet minutes from downtown. This kind of privacy so close to the city center is rare, and land like this doesn't come along twice.
Simply put: The Vista on Mt. Bonnell is a rare offering with a view money can't manufacture — and a home ready to be reimagined, renovated, or rebuilt to match it.
Location
State TX
County Travis
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling-High, Ceiling-Vaulted, Granite Counters, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace No
Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Feature None
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Electric, Fenced, Gate, Wrought Iron
Pool None
Community Features None
Utilities Available Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Waterfront Description None
View City, Hill Country, Lake, River
Roof Type Composition
Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Terrace
Total Parking Spaces 8
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Private, Sprinkler - Automatic, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
Faces Southwest
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Masonry – All Sides
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Highland Park
Middle Schools Lamar (Austin Isd)
High Schools Mccallum
School District Austin Isd
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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