1404 S 3rd St Austin, TX 78704
Bouldin Creek NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,807/month
Total Views
140
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,116
Sq Ft
$874
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Above Ground Spa
- No HOA
- East Facing Home
- Becker Elementary School Rated A
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 3-minute walk to Nicholas Dawson Neighborhood Park
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
The Agency Austin, LLC Brokerage Phone: (512) 607-5113 License #0720330 Listed on: 08/08/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,627
Year Built
- Built in 2009
Lot Details
- 1,285 Sq Ft Lot
- East Facing Home
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,116 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Schools
- Becker Elementary School
- Lively Middle School
- Travis High School
Additional Features
- Sustainability products and practices used to construct the property include see remarks
- Above Ground Spa
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- South Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 01010103100000
- Tax Block B
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,697 | $817,819 | $437,442 | $380,377 |
| 2023 | $13,697 | $1,013,682 | $543,750 | $469,932 |
| 2022 | $20,125 | $1,019,025 | $543,750 | $475,275 |
| 2021 | $13,782 | $633,185 | $356,250 | $276,935 |
| 2020 | $6,752 | $314,786 | $356,250 | $241,305 |
| 2018 | $5,760 | $260,154 | $308,750 | $240,085 |
| 2017 | $5,274 | $236,504 | $243,750 | $263,555 |
| 2016 | $4,795 | $215,004 | $121,875 | $219,057 |
| 2015 | $3,834 | $195,458 | $97,500 | $223,615 |
| 2014 | $3,834 | $177,689 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2025 08/09/25 | Price Changed | $975,000 | -2.0% | $874 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | For Sale | $995,000 | +2.1% | $892 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2021 07/09/21 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/23/2021 06/23/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/16/2021 06/16/21 | For Sale | $975,000 | +99.0% | $874 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2020 06/24/20 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/07/2020 06/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/19/2020 05/19/20 | For Sale | $490,000 | -10.9% | $439 / Sq Ft |
| 04/06/2020 04/06/20 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/10/2020 02/10/20 | For Sale | $550,000 | -- | $493 / Sq Ft |
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Capstone Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Capstone Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $6,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
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MLS Number: 3786747
APN: 100879
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