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.
Active
$5,800,000
3418 Mount Bonnell Cir, Austin, TX 78731
4beds
4,266sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,360/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Floor-to-ceiling windowsParquet floorsRound ink granite islandTen-foot ceilingsGrand in scaleRich with characterBespoke arches
- 50 days
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Listed by:
Tina Hambly (512) 426-6998,
Compass RE Texas, LLC (512) 575-3644
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 8329311
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
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
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,266 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Electric, Fenced, Gate, Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Hill Country, Lake, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,River
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
- Dimensions: 185.00 x 218.00
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Private, Sprinkler - Automatic, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 01260607330000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Balcones Park Sec 08
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,476,025
- Annual tax amount: $23,889
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,800,000$1,360/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,889 -5.8% | $2,476,025 -6.9% |
| 2024 | $25,373 +13.4% | $2,659,098 +10% |
| 2023 | $22,366 -21.7% | $2,417,362 +10% |
| 2022 | $28,557 | $2,197,602 +10% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,997,820 +10% |
| 2020 | $28,798 +10.3% | $1,816,200 |
| 2019 | $26,103 +10.2% | $1,816,200 +18.5% |
| 2018 | $23,678 | $1,532,419 +10% |
| 2017 | $23,678 +5.5% | $1,393,108 +10% |
| 2016 | $22,448 | $1,266,462 +10% |
| 2015 | $22,448 | $1,151,329 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $22,448 | $1,057,399 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $961,272 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $963,678 -9.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,060,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,060,000 -12.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,206,201 +10% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,096,546 +10% |
| 2007 | -- | $996,860 -10.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,109,390 +42.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $776,317 +23% |
| 2002 | $13,017 | $631,189 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland Park
- Middle: Lamar (Austin ISD)
- High: McCallum
- District: Austin ISD
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