Rare opportunity to own over 1/2 an acre between Zilker and Barton Hillsan unbeatable location. A 100-year-old cistern anchors the home, now serving as the kitchen and dining. The main residence was expanded in the 1950s to include two bedrooms, two baths, a living area, and office, with interior cut limestone walls and tongue-and-groove ceilings. A well-loved and truly unique property, it also includes a separate apartment that has previously generated income and offers future flexibility, along with several outbuildings including a 600 sq ft air conditioned artist studio with patio area. Square footage and bed/bath count includes the attached guest apartment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$716Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Donna Blair• Blairfield Realty LLC
Contact: (512) 968-9080
Bought with Katherine VanDewater• Brigham Real Estate, LLC
Est. $5,507 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2003 Rabb Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 16, 2026
Sold
*
Unlock MLS #3789887
Sep 15, 2026
Sold
*
Aug 24, 2026
Contingent
—
May 20, 2026
Listed
$1,950,000
$716/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 2019
Sold
*
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Jul 31, 2019
Sold
*
Jun 14, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2019
Listed
$1,295,000
$475/sq ft
Rare opportunity to own a part of Austin history on over 1/2 an acre between Zilker and Barton Hills. 100 year old cistern now serves as kitchen, dining & 2nd living room. 2beds, 2baths, living, & office were added to the cistern in the 50's with interior cut limestone walls and tongue and groove ceilings. Owners have lovingly updated & maintained the home for the last 20+ years including the addition of an income producing apartment. Several out buildings include a 600 sq ft artist studio and patio area. Guest Accommodations: Yes
Family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more. A duplex use that is designated as an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Dec 22, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with a new four ton vertical gas system. The work may include duct work and is a like-for-like replacement.
HVAC
Jan 18, 2013 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the water heater in an existing residence.
Plumbing
Remodel
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway, Off Street, Outside
# of Parking (Total): 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Laundry Information
Features: Laundry Closet
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal
Interior Features
Window Features: Blinds
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition, Metal
Construction Details: Stone Veneer
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: No Exterior Steps, Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Other Structures: Guest House Attached, Shed(s), Storage
Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.5606
Lot Size Acres: 0.5606
Lot Features: Level, Moderate Trees
Property Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,394,216
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $28,532.42
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 100771
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Zilker Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
O Henry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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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, 22 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Austin, TX • 78704
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Austin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.67M – $2.02M
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