Neighborhood Comparison
Tarrytown vs Old Enfield
Tarrytown and Old Enfield are two of West Austin's most storied addresses, both inside 78703. The choice comes down to lot size, lake access, and how close to downtown you want to be.
Old Enfield is one of Austin's oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods, set just east of MoPac in the Old West Austin Historic District (ZIP 78703). First subdivided by the Enfield Realty and Home Building Company around 1910, it is known for grand early-1900s to 1920s estates along Enfield Road and the streets bordering Pease Park, and it sits closer to downtown than Tarrytown.
Tarrytown lies to the west, reaching toward Lake Austin, with generally larger lots, a wider range of architectural eras (1930s through the 1960s plus extensive new construction), and Casis Elementary zoning. Both are blue-chip Old West Austin addresses. The honest difference is scale and setting: Old Enfield is a tightly knit, intensely historic enclave near the park and downtown, while Tarrytown is larger and more lake-oriented.
Side by side
Tarrytown and Old Enfield, compared
| Factor | Tarrytown | Old Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West of MoPac toward Lake Austin (78703) | East of MoPac by Pease Park (78703) |
| Feel | Larger, established, estate-scaled | Intimate, historic, park-adjacent |
| Typical lot | Larger lots, many over a quarter acre | Smaller-to-mid historic-district lots |
| Architecture | 1930s to 1960s plus modern new builds | Grand early-1900s to 1920s period estates |
| Lake access | Direct Lake Austin frontage on some streets | No direct lake frontage |
| Elementary | Casis Elementary (top 5% in Texas) | Mathews or Bryker Woods (verify zone) |
| Median sale (TTM, mid-2026) | Roughly $1.5M to $1.65M | Commonly above $1M |
| Walkability | Walkable near Exposition and the lake, more spread out | Walkable to Pease Park, closer to downtown |
Figures are mid-2026 estimates from public sources and should be verified against current MLS data. Always confirm school attendance zones for a specific address with Austin ISD.
The honest verdict
Which fits you, Tarrytown or Old Enfield?
Choose Tarrytown if you want a larger lot, the possibility of Lake Austin frontage, Casis Elementary, and a wider mix of architecture that includes new construction, and you are comfortable with a more spread-out neighborhood where some errands mean a short drive.
Choose Old Enfield if you are drawn to a tightly knit, intensely historic enclave of grand early-1900s estates, steps from Pease Park and minutes from downtown, and lake access is not a priority. Many buyers tour both, and a specialist who works across 78703 can value real, current homes in each against your budget and priorities.
Good to know
Tarrytown vs Old Enfield, answered
- Is Tarrytown more expensive than Old Enfield?
- On a neighborhood-wide basis the two are close, both commonly trading above one million dollars in 78703. Tarrytown's median sale ran roughly $1.5M to $1.65M over the trailing twelve months in mid-2026 (Redfin and Homes.com). Old Enfield's grand historic estates can command a premium of their own, while Tarrytown carries a higher ceiling on prime Lake Austin waterfront. Compare current closed sales in each for an accurate read on any budget.
- Is Old Enfield part of Tarrytown?
- No. Old Enfield is a separate, older neighborhood just east of MoPac within the Old West Austin Historic District, while this site defines Tarrytown as the area to the west toward Lake Austin in ZIP 78703. The two are frequently shortlisted together because both are prestigious Old West Austin addresses inside the same ZIP code.
- Which has better schools, Tarrytown or Old Enfield?
- Tarrytown is zoned to Casis Elementary, ranked in the top 5% of Texas schools. Old Enfield is generally zoned to Mathews or Bryker Woods Elementary depending on the address, and both areas largely feed Austin High School in Austin ISD, though middle-school pathways can vary by street. Always confirm the current attendance boundary for a specific address with Austin ISD.
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Austin Marketing + Development Group