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Austin,TX 78704
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Sat Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,116 sqft
Price per Sqft $873
Subdivision South Heights
MLS Listing ID 3786747
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2009
Annual Tax Amount $17,626
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1,285 Sqft
Acres 0.0295
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source actris
Property Description
Casa Tortuga — a bold architectural statement in Austin's coveted 78704 — channels the iconic spirit of Mexico City's Luis Barragán, with its sculptural form, vibrant interplay of light, and seamless connection to the outdoors. Built entirely of reinforced concrete and later reimagined with warm, earthy textures, this residence is both a sanctuary and a showpiece.
Just minutes from downtown Austin, you're steps from the pulse of South Congress, Lady Bird Lake, and the city's best dining, music, and culture — yet your home feels like a private retreat.
Inside, sunlight filters through expansive picture windows, softening the modern lines and framing a lush canopy of mature trees. The open-concept main level — kitchen, dining, and living — is crafted for both effortless daily living and memorable gatherings.
With 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, Casa Tortuga embraces a true lock-and-leave lifestyle ideal for globe-trotters, bachelors, and empty-nesters alike.
The crown jewel: a newly completed third-story rooftop terrace with panoramic downtown views. Here, a private spa awaits under the Texas sky, paired with a covered dining area and generous lounge deck. By day, it's a sun-soaked oasis; by night, it transforms into an intimate, lantern-lit escape worthy of a rooftop in Mexico City.
Casa Tortuga is more than a home — it's an experience in design, location, and lifestyle, offering a rare blend of urban proximity and timeless architectural artistry.
Location
State TX
County Travis
Area 6
Interior
Interior Features See Remarks
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring See Remarks
Fireplace Y
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Exterior
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Fence See Remarks
Pool None
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Utilities Available See Remarks
Waterfront Description None
View See Remarks
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Porch See Remarks
Total Parking Spaces 1
Private Pool No
Building
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Faces East
Foundation Slab
Sewer See Remarks
Water See Remarks
Level or Stories Two
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New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Becker
Middle Schools Lively
High Schools Travis
School District Austin Isd
Others
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Ownership Fee-Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Tax Rate 1.9818
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard