What a sweet find this is! Beautiful pecan floors throughout most of the home. Very inviting living room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling open to the dining room. Kitchen has lovely solid surface counters, glass tile backsplash, wood cabinets, SS appliances and cozy breakfast area. Primary bedroom has large windows letting in tons of natural light. All bedrooms have ceiling fans & window treatments. Backyard is huge and a blank slate for someone with a green thumb (or someone that loves yard games-bocce, horseshoes, etc. ). Great little pocket of homes - a hidden gem!
Fantastic south Austin home sits on large private lot with mature trees and no neighbors. Updated Kitchen features porcelain tile, solid surface counters and glass tile backsplash! The home has an open feel and is full of natural light. It features 1/2 inch pecan hardwoods throughout most of home. No carpet! Great location with easy access to Mopac, Whole Foods Market, Shopping and Entertainment! This one won’t last!
Public Records
Jul 8, 2013
Sold
*
Unlock MLS #7351861
Jul 18, 2013
Sold
*
May 20, 2013
Pending
—
May 19, 2013
Pending
—
May 17, 2013
Listed
$219,900
$149/sq ft
Fantastic South Austin home situated on a HUGE lot just under 1/4 acre with Mature Trees and Private Backyard with no neighbors behind! Updated Kitchen features Porcelain Tile, Solid Surface Counters and Glass Tile Backsplash! Half Inch Pecan Hardwoods throughout most of home. No carpet! Great location with easy access to Mopac, Whole Foods Market, Shopping and Entertainment! This one won’t last!
Public Records
Jul 25, 1994
Sold
*
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1983
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,976 (+7.1%)
$291,489 + $118,077
$409,566
2025
$8,382 (−9.7%)
$291,489 + $118,077
$409,566
2024
$9,277 (+3.7%)
$288,750 + $179,369
$468,119
2023
$8,946 (−23.4%)
$288,750 + $205,713
$494,463
2022
$11,675 (+38.3%)
$288,750 + $302,414
$591,164
2021
$8,443 (+25.6%)
$131,250 + $256,650
$387,900
2020
$6,725 (+6.0%)
$131,250 + $170,775
$302,025
2019
$6,344 (−0.2%)
$125,000 + $170,775
$295,775
2018
$6,355 (+4.6%)
$105,000 + $167,533
$272,533
2017
$6,077 (+24.0%)
$63,000 + $156,746
$219,746
2016
$4,900 (+2.4%)
$105,000 + $167,533
$272,533
2014
$4,787 (+17.8%)
$66,000 + $135,168
$201,168
2013
$4,065 (+1.8%)
$66,000 + $135,168
$201,168
2012
$3,993 (+3.0%)
$66,000 + $99,045
$165,045
2011
$3,876 (+5.7%)
2010
$3,666
2009
$3,666
Tax history for 4000 Gemstone Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,976 (+7.1%)
$291,489 + $118,077
$409,566
2025
$8,382 (−9.7%)
$291,489 + $118,077
$409,566
2024
$9,277 (+3.7%)
$288,750 + $179,369
$468,119
2023
$8,946 (−23.4%)
$288,750 + $205,713
$494,463
2022
$11,675 (+38.3%)
$288,750 + $302,414
$591,164
2021
$8,443 (+25.6%)
$131,250 + $256,650
$387,900
2020
$6,725 (+6.0%)
$131,250 + $170,775
$302,025
2019
$6,344 (−0.2%)
$125,000 + $170,775
$295,775
2018
$6,355 (+4.6%)
$105,000 + $167,533
$272,533
2017
$6,077 (+24.0%)
$63,000 + $156,746
$219,746
2016
$4,900 (+2.4%)
$105,000 + $167,533
$272,533
2014
$4,787 (+17.8%)
$66,000 + $135,168
$201,168
2013
$4,065 (+1.8%)
$66,000 + $135,168
$201,168
2012
$3,993 (+3.0%)
$66,000 + $99,045
$165,045
2011
$3,876 (+5.7%)
2010
$3,666
2009
$3,666
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
181 ft.
Lot size
10,398 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,471
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
326606
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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
Dec 29, 1983 • Final
Mechanical
Construct a one-story frame residential building with masonry veneer, an attached garage, and a driveway.
New construction
Dec 29, 1983 • Final
Plumbing
Construct a one-story frame residential building with masonry veneer, an attached garage, and a driveway.
New construction
Plumbing
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
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Garage
# of Parking (Total): 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Features: Breakfast Area, Country Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Track Lighting
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Features: Laminate Counters
Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Features: Ceiling Fan(s), His and Hers Closets
Level: Main
Laundry Information
Features: In Garage, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Interior Features
Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Frame, Stone Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Back Yard, Livestock, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.239
Lot Size Acres: 0.239
Lot Features: Back Yard, Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $302,025
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,725
Tax Year: 2021
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, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,471
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,398 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 326606
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Boone Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Covington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Crockett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
4/10
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