Think of this property, nicknamed Mysterioso Ranch, as El Cosmico meets East Austin featuring a perfectly bohemian outdoor experience privately tucked behind a recently constructed and foam insulated steel building with metal roof. This home could be used as a primary home, turnkey guest house, artist studio or potentially as a STR for its new owner. An expansive property perched atop one of, if not THE highest elevation of East Austin, this investment offers a plethora of improvement options making it a developer's dream.
Don't like walls? Then this home is perfect for you. It has none, besides the bathroom. Truly, amazing open floor-plan with an industry/loft feel. Concrete flooring with high ceilings & an upstairs loft. Huge lot: 11,747 sqft HUGE with a country feel located within 15 minutes or less from downtown. This home is truly unique & has lots of room to add on. There's a greenhouse & goldfish pond in the large, private backyard. Seller is motivated & ready to entertain all offers.
Public Records
Apr 25, 2012
Sold
*
Unlock MLS #2949643
Apr 20, 2012
Sold
*
Apr 10, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 20, 2012
Price Changed
$49,900
$44/sq ft
Apr 26, 2011
Listed
$54,900
$49/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 2007
Sold
*
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 21, 2006
Sold
*
Public Records
Jan 4, 1974
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,168
$271,779 + $713,725
$985,504
2025
$20,168 (+106.6%)
$271,779 + $713,725
$985,504
2024
$9,764 (−0.3%)
$270,000 + $222,665
$492,665
2023
$9,795 (+32.1%)
$330,000 + $211,408
$541,408
2022
$7,418 (−25.6%)
2021
$9,975 (+30.2%)
$192,500 + $265,748
$458,248
2020
$7,664 (+14.2%)
2019
$6,711 (−6.6%)
2018
$7,185 (+6.9%)
$154,000 + $147,361
$301,361
2017
$6,720 (+95.1%)
$82,500 + $71,959
$154,459
2016
$3,444 (+14.0%)
$154,000 + $147,361
$301,361
2014
$3,021 (+44.7%)
$55,000 + $71,959
$126,959
2013
$2,088 (+76.2%)
$55,000 + $71,959
$126,959
2012
$1,185
$55,000 + $29,775
$84,775
Tax history for 5203 Star Light Ter
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,168
$271,779 + $713,725
$985,504
2025
$20,168 (+106.6%)
$271,779 + $713,725
$985,504
2024
$9,764 (−0.3%)
$270,000 + $222,665
$492,665
2023
$9,795 (+32.1%)
$330,000 + $211,408
$541,408
2022
$7,418 (−25.6%)
2021
$9,975 (+30.2%)
$192,500 + $265,748
$458,248
2020
$7,664 (+14.2%)
2019
$6,711 (−6.6%)
2018
$7,185 (+6.9%)
$154,000 + $147,361
$301,361
2017
$6,720 (+95.1%)
$82,500 + $71,959
$154,459
2016
$3,444 (+14.0%)
$154,000 + $147,361
$301,361
2014
$3,021 (+44.7%)
$55,000 + $71,959
$126,959
2013
$2,088 (+76.2%)
$55,000 + $71,959
$126,959
2012
$1,185
$55,000 + $29,775
$84,775
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,003
Year built
2024
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
198262
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SF-3
AIRPORT
Family Residence District
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.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay Zones
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
Nov 26, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Construct a new two-story secondary residential unit with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and an attached garage.
ADU
New construction
Nov 26, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Construct a new two-story secondary residential unit with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and an attached garage.
ADU
New construction
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
# of Parking (Total): 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Features: Separate Shower
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Kitchen
Description: loft style dwelling
Features: See Remarks
Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Description: loft style dwelling
Features: See Remarks
Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Description: loft style dwelling
Features: See Remarks
Level: Main
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Multiple Locations
Equipment
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Flooring: Concrete
Other Features: Beamed Ceilings, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Other Structures: Greenhouse, Outbuilding
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.27
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Property Information
Has View
Direction Faces: Southeast
Foundation Details: Slab
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $375,591
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,432.18
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, See Remarks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,003
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 198262
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ortega Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Eastside Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being 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 • 78721
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$583,000 – $705,000
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