Emma Stone’s ambitious renovation of a historic Austin mansion turned a long-running property project into a multimillion-dollar real estate listing, with the Oscar-winning actor and her husband, Dave McCary, ultimately deciding not to move into the finished home. According to Realtor.com’s October 2025 report and earlier coverage by The Wall Street Journal, the couple spent several years restoring the property before putting it on the market for $23.5 million in May 2025. Fresh listing photographs subsequently revealed the completed interiors, offering a closer look at the extensive work carried out on the historic residence.Located in Tarrytown, one of Austin’s established residential neighbourhoods, the seven-bedroom property combines traditional architectural details with contemporary comforts. Spread across approximately 1.24 acres, the estate features nine full bathrooms, landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and several spaces designed for entertaining and family life.
Inside Emma Stone’s restored Austin mansion
The renovation focused on preserving the home’s traditional character while giving its interiors a more polished, contemporary finish. Photographs released after the initial listing showed a transformation from rooms that were still awaiting their final design details to carefully finished spaces featuring decorative tiles, rich woodwork and intricate architectural elements.The kitchen is among the most distinctive rooms, with pink floral-patterned tiles lining the backsplash and a dark wood-and-marble island serving as its centrepiece. The cooking area opens into the dining and living spaces, where floor-to-ceiling windows bring natural light into the interiors.Elsewhere, the home features herringbone oak and brick flooring, arched doorways, leaded-glass windows and marble fireplace surrounds. These details help maintain the character of the older residence while creating a more refined atmosphere throughout the property.The mansion also includes a wood-panelled library, a solarium, a playroom and a screening room complete with its own bar. Upstairs, the primary suite features a fireplace and an expansive en-suite bathroom finished in burgundy tiles and dark wood. A separate dressing room and a large walk-in closet add to the suite’s amenities. Other bathrooms offer contrasting design treatments, including pale blue tiles, white marble surfaces and floral wallpaper. The photographs also use virtual staging in some rooms to illustrate how the interiors could look with furniture in place.
A sprawling estate with landscaped gardens
The property’s appeal extends beyond its interiors. Set on a tree-lined street in Tarrytown, the estate includes landscaped grounds with dedicated cutting and fairy gardens, expansive lawns and a screened breezeway overlooking the swimming pool. The outdoor spaces offer room for recreation and entertaining, while the established neighbourhood places the residence among some of Austin’s most sought-after homes.The restoration was carried out with an emphasis on craftsmanship and traditional materials, allowing the property’s architectural features to remain central to its design. The result is a residence that balances historic character with the expectations of the luxury real estate market.
Why Emma Stone decided not to move in
Stone and McCary had initially planned to relocate their family to Austin, but the couple ultimately chose to remain in New York, where their professional commitments required them to spend considerable time. The renovation continued even after their plans changed, meaning the house was prepared for sale without the family having lived in it.When the mansion first entered the market in May 2025, construction and landscaping work were still being completed. The listing was subsequently updated with photographs showing the finished interiors and grounds. The property briefly appeared to have attracted a buyer in August 2025, when its status was changed to pending. However, that deal did not close, according to Realtor.com’s October report. The mansion was later reported to be available off-market through a local agent, with its $23.5 million asking price placing it among Austin’s most expensive residential listings. The restoration therefore became a significant property undertaking for the couple, even as their plans for the home changed along the way.
