Neighborhood Comparison
Clarksville vs Tarrytown
Clarksville and Tarrytown sit on opposite sides of MoPac (Loop 1) in 78703, and buyers often weigh them against each other. Clarksville is the smaller, denser, more walkable historic district closer to downtown; Tarrytown is the larger, leafier, more suburban-feeling area to the west with bigger lots.
| Clarksville | Tarrytown | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East of MoPac, minutes from downtown and West Sixth | West of MoPac, toward Lake Austin |
| Feel | Walkable, historic, urban-village | Leafier, more residential and spread out |
| Lots | Generally small historic lots | Larger lots, more room |
| Housing | Cottages, bungalows, condos, modern infill | Traditional homes, estates, mid-century |
| Walkability | Among the most walkable in west Austin (West Lynn corridor) | More car-oriented day to day |
| Schools | Mathews, O. Henry, Austin High | Casis Elementary, O. Henry, Austin High |
| Price | Roughly $1.1M to $1.6M median, luxury to $3.4M+ | Broad range, large lots can exceed Clarksville |
The verdict
Which one is right for you?
Choose Clarksville if
Clarksville suits buyers who want to walk to dinner and downtown, value historic character and a tight neighborhood fabric, and accept smaller lots for that location.
Choose Tarrytown if
Tarrytown suits buyers who want more land, a quieter and greener setting, and proximity to Lake Austin, and who do not mind driving for daily errands.
Both are excellent. The honest answer usually comes down to a single afternoon walking each one with someone who knows the blocks. That is a walk Luke is glad to take with you.
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Whether you are years from a move or ready this season, Luke Allen answers Clarksville questions personally: which blocks fit your life, what a specific home is really worth, and when the right listing is coming.
Luke Allen
Licensed Texas REALTOR, TREC #788149
Austin Marketing + Development Group