Welcome to The Magazine House, a beautifully renovated home in the heart of Lamplight Village. The spacious living room boasts vaulted ceilings and a stunning stone fireplace, flanked by custom-built bookshelves that add both charm and functionality. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and elegant granite countertops. The primary suite includes a private en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet, while two generously sized secondary bedrooms share a well-appointed full bath. Step outside to an oversized backyard with ample space for a pool, garden, or entertaining. Located just minutes from The Domain and less than 20 minutes from downtown Austin, this home blends comfort, convenience, and timeless appeal.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
7,152 sq ftLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Rowe• David Rowe Properties LLC
Contact: (832) 622-6342
Bought with Juanita Thornton• Compass RE Texas, LLC
Fantastically renovated Lamplight Village Bungalow. Great, large treed lot, beautiful flagstone front exterior. New paint inside and out, new granite counters in kitchen and baths, expanded, upgraded master bath with new elongated tub, new cabinets, new commode. New carpet in bedrooms, new kitchen appliances, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, recent HVAC System, new blinds, massive living area with floor to ceiling rock fireplace exterior and gas starter, built-ins, convenient Lamplight Village.
Public Records
Apr 30, 1984
Sold
*
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,353 (+0.8%)
$79,860 + $295,039
$374,899
2025
$8,284 (−1.4%)
$79,860 + $291,924
$371,784
2024
$8,402 (−0.3%)
$75,000 + $317,925
$392,925
2023
$8,429 (−27.2%)
$75,000 + $334,377
$409,377
2022
$11,584 (+69.3%)
$75,000 + $441,488
$516,488
2021
$6,841 (+5.2%)
2020
$6,501 (+3.0%)
$75,000 + $180,300
$255,300
2019
$6,313 (−0.6%)
$75,000 + $180,300
$255,300
2018
$6,350 (+9.3%)
$75,000 + $150,336
$225,336
2017
$5,809 (+54.6%)
$40,000 + $105,735
$145,735
2016
$3,757 (+5.1%)
$75,000 + $150,336
$225,336
2014
$3,576 (+12.3%)
$40,000 + $92,585
$132,585
2013
$3,183 (+1.6%)
$40,000 + $92,585
$132,585
2012
$3,132 (−5.6%)
$21,000 + $94,287
$115,287
2011
$3,317 (+2.4%)
2010
$3,241
2009
$3,241
Tax history for 2012 Magazine St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,353 (+0.8%)
$79,860 + $295,039
$374,899
2025
$8,284 (−1.4%)
$79,860 + $291,924
$371,784
2024
$8,402 (−0.3%)
$75,000 + $317,925
$392,925
2023
$8,429 (−27.2%)
$75,000 + $334,377
$409,377
2022
$11,584 (+69.3%)
$75,000 + $441,488
$516,488
2021
$6,841 (+5.2%)
2020
$6,501 (+3.0%)
$75,000 + $180,300
$255,300
2019
$6,313 (−0.6%)
$75,000 + $180,300
$255,300
2018
$6,350 (+9.3%)
$75,000 + $150,336
$225,336
2017
$5,809 (+54.6%)
$40,000 + $105,735
$145,735
2016
$3,757 (+5.1%)
$75,000 + $150,336
$225,336
2014
$3,576 (+12.3%)
$40,000 + $92,585
$132,585
2013
$3,183 (+1.6%)
$40,000 + $92,585
$132,585
2012
$3,132 (−5.6%)
$21,000 + $94,287
$115,287
2011
$3,317 (+2.4%)
2010
$3,241
2009
$3,241
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
7,153 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
270850
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
SF-2
Single-Family Residence Standard Lot District
Single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-2 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more.
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: See Remarks
# of Parking (Total): 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Features: Granite Counters
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Primary Bathroom
Features: Granite Counters
Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Primary Bedroom
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Main
Laundry Information
Features: In Garage
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth, Stone
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: See Remarks
Accessibility Features: See Remarks
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Other Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Main Level Primary, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Masonry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: See Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1642
Lot Size Acres: 0.1642
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot
Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $392,925
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,401.58
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,153 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 270850
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parmer Lane Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Westview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
John B Connally High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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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, 23 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
76% 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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Estimated sale price
$368,000 – $446,000
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