NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $607,000 - $1,162,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,116 Sq Ft
$810/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 6, 2025

Current estimated payment $5,941 / mo

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Becker Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio
  • 3-minute walk to Nicholas Dawson Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

Casa Tortuga — a bold architectural statement in Austin’s coveted 78704 — channels the spirit of Mexico City’s Luis Barragan, with its sculptural form, interplay of light, and seamless connection to the outdoors. Built of reinforced concrete and later reimagined with warm, earthy textures, this residence is both sanctuary and showpiece. Minutes from downtown Austin, you’re steps from 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 windows, softening modern lines and framing a lush canopy of trees. The open-concept main level — kitchen, dining, and living — is crafted for effortless daily living and memorable gatherings. Whether it’s morning coffee, a jog along Lady Bird Lake, or an evening under the skyline, Casa Tortuga adapts effortlessly to the rhythm of Austin living. With 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, it 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. A private spa awaits under the Texas sky, paired with a covered dining area and lounge deck. By day, it’s a sun-soaked retreat; by night, an intimate, lantern-lit escape worthy of Mexico City. In addition to its architectural pedigree and premier location, Casa Tortuga has also shown strong performance as a short-term rental when selectively offered. From January through May 2025, it hosted 25 bookings across 70 nights, generating over $36,000 with an average nightly rate above $525 — despite significant owner use during peak periods. This flexible model suits those who want to enjoy the home personally while keeping an option for occasional guest stays. Casa Tortuga is more than a home — it’s an experience in design, location, and lifestyle, offering a rare blend of urban proximity, architectural artistry, and versatile ownership potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peyton Thompson

The Agency Austin, LLC Brokerage Phone: (512) 607-5113 License #0720330 Listed on: 08/08/2025

The Agency Austin, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Cady

DEN Property Group License #0526188

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
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Patio

Schools

  • Becker Elementary School
  • Lively Middle School
  • Travis High School

Additional Features

  • Sustainability products and practices used to construct the property include see remarks
  • 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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,627

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

1,285 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: From downtown Austin: Head south on S Lamar Blvd. Turn left onto W Oltorf St, then right onto S 5th St. Turn left onto Cumberland Rd, then right onto S 3rd St. 1404 S 3rd St will be on the left.
  • Disclosures: See Remarks
  • Fencing: See Remarks
  • Green Energy Efficient: Other/See Remarks
  • Green Sustainability: See Remarks
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1116
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 607-5113
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 13697.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 712.83
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 820.79
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.92
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 758.74
  • List Price By Living Area: 873.66
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.98
  • Restrictions: See Remarks
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: See Remarks
  • View: See Remarks
  • Flooring: See Remarks, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Appliances: See Remarks, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Property Condition: Resale, Fair
  • Security Features: See Remarks
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Hot Tub
  • Window Features: See Remarks
  • Laundry Location: See Remarks

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: See Remarks
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: See Remarks, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: See Remarks
  • Utilities: See Remarks
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: See Remarks
  • Cooling: Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: See Remarks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Becker
  • High School: Travis
  • Middle/Junior School: Lively
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD
  • High School Other: Travis Early College

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Parcel Number: 01010103100000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0295
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1285.02
  • Subdivision Name: South Heights

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: See Remarks, Concrete
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17626.59
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1116
  • Tax Rate: 1.98180000000000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2025
Closed on
Nov 5, 2025
Sold by
Shultz John
Bought by
Berry Elizabeth and Ollig Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Peyton Thompson
The Agency Austin, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Cady
DEN Property Group
List Price
$995,000
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$904,271

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2025
Closed on
Oct 22, 2025
Sold by
Julep Trust and Shultz John Clark
Bought by
Shultz John and Shultz Dana
Seller's Agent
Peyton Thompson
The Agency Austin, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Cady
DEN Property Group
List Price
$995,000
Views
73

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2024
Sold by
Shultz Dana
Bought by
Shultz John

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2021
Closed on
Jul 8, 2021
Sold by
430 Grand Avenue Llc
Bought by
Julep Trust
Seller's Agent
Noa Levy
The Boutique Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Joseph
Joseph Properties LLC
List Price
$975,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.55%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2020
Closed on
Jun 24, 2020
Sold by
Rincon Jamie
Bought by
430 Grand Avenue Llc
Seller's Agent
Carmen Rodriguez
Land Unlimited
Buyer's Agent
Carmen Rodriguez
Land Unlimited
List Price
$490,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
133.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1996
Sold by
Orta Manuel
Bought by
Rincon Jaime
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berry Elizabeth -- None Listed On Document
Shultz John -- None Listed On Document
Shultz John -- None Listed On Document
Julep Trust -- Capstone Title
430 Grand Avenue Llc -- Capstone Title
Rincon Jaime $6,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold -- -- --
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 -- -- -- View Prior Sale
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 -- -- -- View Prior Sale
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®)

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 $13,768 $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

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 3786747

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 100879

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