Tucked beneath a canopy of towering trees in highly sought-after Austin Lake Estates, this updated '60s fishing cabin blends original character with modern comfort on a generous 1/3-acre lot. Recent improvements include luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated kitchen cabinetry, and a gas range, while the vintage fireplace preserves the home's authentic lake-cabin charm. Designed for relaxed indoor-outdoor living, the screened porch is the perfect spot for dining al fresco, lounging with friends, or catching the game. Outside, enjoy evenings around the firepit, surrounded by festoon lighting and mature trees that create a private, welcoming setting. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, three-piece bath, and private access to the backyard. A versatile bonus room just off the primary offers endless possibilities as a home office, nursery, guest bedroom, or creative space, complete with a closet and morning light. A secondary bedroom and hall bath provide comfortable accommodations for guests. The detached garage and expansive driveway offer ample space for vehicles, fishing gear, paddleboards, kayaks, and all your Lake Austin lifestyle essentials. Located just minutes from Lake Austin Community Park with deeded lake access, Patrizi's, Civil Goat Coffee, and top-rated Eanes ISD schools, this property offers the rare combination of lake living, neighborhood charm, and convenience. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or potential short-term rental investment, this unique Cuernavaca gem delivers. Owner is a licensed Texas REALTOR®.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$597Price/Sq.Ft.
$54/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Riley Ingebritson• Coldwell Banker Realty
Travis Southwest, located between Barton Creek Greenbelt and the Hill Country ridgeline, is a residential and outdoorsy Austin neighborhood with limestone hillsides and winding, tree-lined roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mopac Expressway frontage near the Barton Creek Square area, where big-box retail, local eateries, and steady traffic set a practical, on-the-go tone. Housing leans toward 1970s–1990s ranch-style homes and townhome communities tucked into rolling terrain. Trailheads and creek corridors shape daily routines more than a traditional main street. Barton Creek Greenbelt access points and nearby preserves keep the landscape close. Barton Creek Square and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Slaughter Lane serve as familiar gathering anchors.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
High-speed internet
Open floor plan
Natural woodwork
Walk-in closet
Blinds
Aluminum and wood window frames
Screens
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen and family room combination
Quartz counters
Recessed lighting
Free-standing gas oven
Free-standing refrigerator
Icemaker
Propane cooktop
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer hookup
Electric or gas dryer hookup
Stacked laundry
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Central propane heating
Central air conditioning
Heat pump
Exterior features
Private yard
Back and front yards
Cleared lot with native plants and large, medium, and small trees
Exterior steps
Exterior lighting
Rain gutters
Fire pit
Covered, enclosed rear porch
Covered, screened front porch
Shed
Wire fencing
Home design
One story
South-facing
Parking
Detached garage with two spaces
Front-facing, single-door garage with opener
Four total parking spaces, including two covered spaces
Construction
Aluminum and wood siding
Composition shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier and slab foundation
Updated and remodeled
Utilities
Electricity connected
Propane
Water connected
Septic tank
Municipal Utility District water source
Above-ground utilities
HOA & community
Annual association fee of $650
Community amenities include a clubhouse, lake, playground, park, and pool
Electricity and solar
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Here's your chance to own a home in the highly acclaimed Eanes School District, on approximately 1/3 acre with towering trees and plenty of room to run. Originally a cute 2/1 cabin, its front porch boasts rustic cedar posts running the length of the house adding to its character. The home also has a large screened-in back porch so you can enjoy the outdoors all year 'round. Much of the home has the original wood floors. The living room has a native stone wood burning fireplace, and is open to the kitchen and dining. There has been an addition of a primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and large walk-in closet, adjacent to the office or flex room. Located in Austin Lake Estates, this home is in a lovely lakeside subdivision which offers many amenities such as a pool, park, playground and boat launch on Lake Austin just a short distance away. Live here, modernize it, or tear it down to build your dream home.
Public Records
Apr 5, 1993
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Public Records
Dec 31, 1991
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Public Records
Oct 6, 1983
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,110 (−4.2%)
$401,369 + $78,631
$480,000
2025
$7,426 (−10.4%)
$412,530 + $88,770
$501,300
2024
$8,288 (−0.3%)
$350,000 + $204,129
$554,129
2023
$8,313 (−5.7%)
$350,000 + $221,559
$571,559
2022
$8,811 (+41.2%)
$350,000 + $205,100
$555,100
2021
$6,242 (+27.7%)
$250,000 + $116,899
$366,899
2020
$4,887 (−0.2%)
$160,000 + $115,158
$275,158
2019
$4,897 (−1.3%)
$160,000 + $115,158
$275,158
2018
$4,964 (+6.4%)
$150,000 + $95,425
$245,425
2017
$4,664 (+14.8%)
$110,000 + $103,769
$213,769
2016
$4,063 (+13.5%)
$150,000 + $95,425
$245,425
2014
$3,579 (+4.3%)
$80,000 + $99,879
$179,879
2013
$3,431 (+2.2%)
$80,000 + $99,879
$179,879
2012
$3,357 (−2.6%)
$80,000 + $79,786
$159,786
2011
$3,448 (+12.7%)
2010
$3,059
2009
$3,059
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
980
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
129219
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Sep 18, 2003 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service to an existing residential building.
Electrical
Remodel
Nov 3, 1988 • Final
Mechanical
Repair the electrical meter loop.
Remodel
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
76% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Austin, TX • 78733
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48
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Austin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
6.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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