3418 Mount Bonnell CIR, Austin TX 78731, , TX 78731
About this property
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.
Basic Property Information
<strong>Dwelling Size - </strong> 4,266 ft2
From Public Records
<strong>Year Built - </strong> 1979
<strong>Stories - </strong> Two
<strong>Foundation - </strong> Slab
<strong>Garage - </strong> 2
Attached, Carport, Garage Faces Side
<strong>Roof - </strong> Composition
<strong>Lot Size Acres - </strong> 0.9
<strong>Waterfront Features - </strong> None
Bedrooms - 4
<strong>Main Level Bedrooms - </strong> 1
<strong>Bathrooms - </strong> 4
<strong>Full - </strong> 4
<strong>Half - </strong> 0
<strong>Living Rooms - </strong> 3
<strong>Dining Rooms - </strong> 1
<strong>Fireplaces - </strong> 2
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
<strong>Pool on Property- </strong> None
School District
<strong>School District - </strong> Austin ISD
<strong>Elementary - </strong> Highland Park
<strong>Middle - </strong> Lamar (Austin ISD)
<strong>Senior High - </strong> McCallum
Home Owners Association
Amenities and Features
Other Features
Breakfast Bar
Cedar Closet(s)
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Double Oven
Electrical Utility Available
Elevator
Entrance Foyer
Garage Attached
Granite Counters
Has Garage
High Ceilings
Kitchen Island
Multiple Living Areas
None
Open Floorplan
Pantry
Refrigerator
Smart Thermostat
Storage
Study/Home Office
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Washer/Dryer
Wine Refrigerator
Utilities
Heating: Central, Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public
Additional Details
<strong>Faces - </strong> SW
<strong>Flooring - </strong> Carpet, Tile, Wood
<strong>View - </strong> City, Hill Country, Lake, River
<strong>Lot Features - </strong> Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Private, Sprinkler - Automatic, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
<strong>Sellers Representative - </strong> Compass RE Texas, LLC
(512) 575-3644
<strong>Other Structures - </strong> None
<strong>Accessibility Features - </strong> None
<strong>Community Features - </strong> None
Walk Score
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® for the period 08/20/2026 through 08/20/2026. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied.
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