For Sale House MLS# ACT8329311

3418 Mount Bonnell Cir

Austin, TX 78731

$5,800,000

About 3418 Mount Bonnell Cir

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.

Property details

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
MLS type
Residential
Status
Active
Year built
1979
Stories
Two
Living area
4,266 sqft
Price / sqft
$1,360
Lot
0.9 AC / 39,204 SF
Full baths
4
Original price
$5,800,000
MLS #
8329311

Interior

Features
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 Office, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces
2
Laundry
Laundry Room
Windows
Window Treatments

Exterior & lot

Roof
Composition
Foundation
Slab
Lot
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
Fence
Electric, Fenced, Gate, Wrought Iron
View
City, Hill Country, Lake, River
Parking
Attached, Carport, Garage Faces Side
Garage spaces
2

Schools

District
Austin ISD
Elementary
Highland Park
Middle
Lamar (Austin ISD)
High
McCallum

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Green features
Thermostat

Financial

Annual tax
$23,889
Tax year
2025
Parcel
01260607330000
Legal
LOT 38 BLK Y RESUB LOT 36-38 BALCONES PARK SEC 8
Special conditions
Standard

Location

Subdivision
Balcones Park Sec 08
County
Travis
Directions
35th Street, Right on Balcones, Left on Mt. Bonnell Drive then Right on Mt. Bonnell Circle.

Location

Neighborhood
Balcones Park Sec 08

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Listed by Tina Hambly, Compass RE Texas, LLC

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