1700 Wild Basin Ledge

Austin, TX 78746

$1,199,000
Last List Price
4
Beds
2,182 Sq. Ft.
$549 / Sq. Ft.
2,182
Sq. Ft.
$549
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/29/25
Closed 5/29/25
a view of a house with large trees

Description

Prime opportunity to secure your own slice of 'Keep Austin Weird!' Rare historic OCTAGON house nestled on a large lot in the hills of the Westlake Highlands with sweeping views of Downtown Austin! Historic charm, modern updates, cool funky vibes, great views, and privacy all wrapped up in one truly one of a kind, extraordinary property. Privacy begins from the moment you pull onto Wild Basin Ledge, a no-outlet street, and continues through the automatic gate entry. The gentle sloping yard provides...Prime opportunity to secure your own slice of 'Keep Austin Weird!' Rare historic OCTAGON house nestled on a large lot in the hills of the Westlake Highlands with sweeping views of Downtown Austin! Historic charm, modern updates, cool funky vibes, great views, and privacy all wrapped up in one truly one of a kind, extraordinary property. Privacy begins from the moment you pull onto Wild Basin Ledge, a no-outlet street, and continues through the automatic gate entry. The gentle sloping yard provides many whimsical paths and seating areas surrounding the house. Admire the steel I-beams that support the structure as you walk up to the main entry at the upper level! Once inside you'll be struck by the soaring beamed ceilings and the treehouse views through updated Renewal by Anderson windows everywhere you look. The open kitchen is spacious with plentiful cabinets and updated modern appliances. A stately primary suite features spaces for XL furniture and a remodeled bath with a large walk-in shower, tub, quartz vanity, and spa-inspired high-end finishes. The full secondary bathroom also comes beautifully reimagined with a gorgeous walk-in shower. A spiral staircase leads down to the lower level, which serves as a separate guest quarters complete with kitchenette, full remodeled bath, separate entrance, and its own private deck. The upstairs living space extends outdoors onto a stunning deck that wraps all the way around the home the home. Featuring several places to gather and take in epic views of the sparkling downtown. There is also a swim spa plus a finished storage building close to the primary. Incredible Westlake location surrounded by wildlife, views, nature and still only 15 minutes into downtown Austin. Coveted Eanes ISD schools provide top notch education. No HOA & LOW 1.47 TAX RATE! Now's your chance to own a piece of old Austin, don't miss it!

Listing Agent

  1. Lily Clason

    Lily Clason

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0598908

    lily.clason@compass.com

    P: (512)-627-4688

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Property Details for 1700 Wild Basin Ledge

Subdivision Name
Scenic View West Sec 02
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Municipal Utility District
View
City, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
01211307050000
Tax Lot
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2025 06:08 PM

Property Details for 1700 Wild Basin Ledge

StatusClosed
MLS #7691538
Days on Market34
Taxes$10,229 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1967
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
CountyTravis County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%
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Location

Sold By Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Carl Shurr, TREC #0541437

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Building Information for 1700 Wild Basin Ledge

Stories2Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

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Property Information for 1700 Wild Basin Ledge

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Gated
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Open Beams Beamed Ceailings, Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors Atrium Doors, High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, See Remarks, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Soaking Tub, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Exterior Steps, Lighting, Private Yard, See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, See Remarks, Wrap Around, Balcony
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Gate, Wrought Iron
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Window Features: SeeRemarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Moderate Trees, Native Plants, Trees Medium Size, Trees Small Size, Views, Xeriscape
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Water Available
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: WaterSmartLandscaping
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, SeeRemarks, WalkInShower
  • Room Description: Full secondary/guest bathroom on the main level; Dresser vanity with a raised bowl sink; Gorgeous walk-in shower with glass sliders and decorative tile surround
Room 2
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Features: SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Ground level entry foyer with wainscoting accents on the wall and ceiling and a spiral staircase leading up to the main level
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, EatInKitchen, Pantry, SeeRemarks, SecondKitchen
  • Room Description: Lower level kitchenette with a dishwasher and sink, built-in bar seating, built-in pantry storage
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, SeeRemarks, WalkInShower
  • Room Description: Lower level guest bathroom; Stylish and modern updated with a gorgeous walk-in shower with glass sliders, tile surround, and a small built-in bench
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Lower level guest room with French doors; Private ensuite bathroom; Direct access to the lower level kitchenette; Mini Split; Walk-out access to the backyard and lower level patio
Room 6
  • Room Type: StorageRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Bookcases, SeeRemarks
  • Room Description: Huge storage room in the detached shed off the upper deck net to the swim spa; Built-in storage shelving
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BeamedCeilings, CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Two large secondary bedrooms. Either or both could also be used as a home office or bonus living area; Glass sliders in both rooms provide walk-out access to the wrap around deck; Closet storage
Room 8
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: EnSuiteBathroom, HighCeilings, QuartzCounters, SeeRemarks, SoakingTub, SeparateShower, WalkInShower
  • Room Description: Gorgeous spa-like ensuite primary ensuite bathroom with a spacious wrap around vanity topped in quartz with dressing table seating; Built-in soaking tub surrounded in tile backsplash; Large frameless glass shower with designer hardware including an overhead rain shower and wall wand plus beautiful tile surround and a pebble base; Modern wall-mounted commode
Room 9
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BeamedCeilings, CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Main floor primary suite; Walkout access to the wrap around deck; Modern sliding barn door opens into the ensuite bath
Room 10
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastArea, DiningArea, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Open concept living and dining area with space for a dining area along picture windows
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BeamedCeilings, BreakfastBar, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, SolidSurfaceCounters, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Kitchen peninsula with bar seating overlooking the main living area; Stainless Steel appliances include an electric cooktop with vent hood, a dishwasher, and a built-in wall oven
Room 12
  • Room Type: GreatRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BeamedCeilings, Bookcases, CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, TrackLighting, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Wood burning fireplace flanked by sophisticated built-ins with a stone hearth; Beautiful natural light with glass sliders and oversized windows
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 6
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 7
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 8
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 9
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 10
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 11
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 12
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,263,759
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Rate: 1.47%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: From Mopac, head west on Lake Austin Blvd. Turn left onto Redbud Trail. Turn right onto Westlake Dr. Turn left onto The High Rd. Slight left to stay on The High Rd. Turn left onto Wild Basin Ledge. This one of a kind home will be on the right. There is a gate at the driveway entry.

Property History for 1700 Wild Basin Ledge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 29, 2025

Sold

ACTRIS #7691538

—
May 8, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #7691538

—
May 1, 2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #7691538

—
Apr 30, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #7691538

—
Apr 22, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,199,000—
Apr 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7691538

—
Apr 15, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,250,000—
Apr 8, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ACTRIS #7691538

—
Apr 3, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,349,000—
Mar 25, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,399,000—
Mar 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,500,000—
Oct 23, 1996

Sold

ACTRIS #397932

—
Oct 6, 1996

Pending

ACTRIS #397932

$190,000—
Sep 25, 1996

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #397932

$190,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2025

Sold

ACTRIS #7691538

—
05/08/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #7691538

—
05/01/2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #7691538

—
04/30/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #7691538

—
04/22/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,199,000
04/15/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7691538

—
04/15/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,250,000
04/08/2025

Temporarily Off Market

ACTRIS #7691538

—
04/03/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,349,000
03/25/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,399,000
03/21/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7691538

$1,500,000
10/23/1996

Sold

ACTRIS #397932

—
10/06/1996

Pending

ACTRIS #397932

$190,000
09/25/1996

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #397932

$190,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1700 Wild Basin Ledge

Taxable ValueLand$856,456Additions$243,541Total$1,099,997
Tax Record2024$10,230 ($852 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,182 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,182 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967CountyTRAVISAPN01211307050000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1700 Wild Basin Ledge

This home is within Eanes Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Eanes Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Hill Country Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Westlake High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Eanes Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hill Country Middle School
Public6 to 8

Westlake High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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