Water Views
Address
3418 Mount Bonnell Cir, Austin, TX
Price
$ 5,800,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#8329311
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyTRAVIS
- CityAustin
- Area1B
- NeighborhoodBalcones Park Sec 08
- Zip78731
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1979
- Taxes$ 23889
- Price$ 5,800,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage4266
- Lot Size0.9 Acres
Data Source:
Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) as distributed by MLS GRID
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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Elementary School | Lamar (Austin ISD) Middle School | McCallum High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed $5,800,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 4266 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Central,Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Cooktop,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer,Wine Refrigerator |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Deck,Patio,Terrace |
| Pool Features | None |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Masonry – All Sides |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| View | City,Hill Country,Lake,River |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Community Features | None |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | Travis |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Energy Efficient | Thermostat |
| Subdivision Name | Balcones Park Sec 08 |
| Facing Direction | Southwest |
| Green Sustainability | None |
| Other Structures | None |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | 35th Street,Right on Balcones,Left on Mt. Bonnell Drive then Right on Mt. Bonnell Circle. |
| High School | McCallum |
| City | Austin |
| Disclosures | Seller Disclosure,Seller Provided Survey Available |
| MLS Area | 1B |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 39204 |
| Elementary School | Highland Park |
| Tax Annual Amount | 23889.03 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Lamar (Austin ISD) |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Assessed Value | 2476025 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | 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 Offi |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Tile,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room,Primary Bedroom |
| Window Features | Window Treatments |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | None |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Electric,Fenced,Gate,Wrought Iron |
| Parking Features | Attached,Carport,Garage Faces Side |
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac,Landscaped,Private,Sprinkler - Automatic,Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft),Many Trees,Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft),Views |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 8 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Lot Dimensions | 185.00 X 218.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.9 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Horse Amenities | None |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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