Property Description
THE VISTA ON MT. BONNELL
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.
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.
Essential Information
- MLS Number
- 8329311
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 47
- Annual Taxes
- $23,889
- Price / Sq Ft
- $1,360
- Main-Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 0
- Courtesy of
- Compass RE Texas, LLC (512) 426-6998
Interior & Systems
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cedar Closet(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Levels
- Two
Community & Amenities
- Subdivision
- Balcones Park Sec 08
- City
- Austin
- County
- Travis
- Pool
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Community Features
- None
Exterior & Lot
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Exterior Features
- None
- Lot Features
- Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Private, Sprinkler - Automatic, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
- Patio / Porch
- Covered, Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Fencing
- Electric, Fenced, Gate, Wrought Iron
- Parking Features
- Attached, Carport, Garage Faces Side
- Other Structures
- None
School Information
- Elementary School
- Highland Park
- Elementary District
- Austin ISD
- Middle School
- Lamar (Austin ISD)
- Middle District
- Austin ISD
- High School
- McCallum
- High District
- Austin ISD
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