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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,117 sqft
Price per Sqft $910
Subdivision Travis Heights
MLS Listing ID 9785147
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1934
Annual Tax Amount $41,893
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.566 Acres
Acres 0.5658
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source actris
Property Description
The Louis and Mathilde Reuter House, built in 1934, is a designated historic landmark on the National, State, and City of Austin registries. This estate offers a rare glimpse into the city's past while providing an inspiring canvas for modern-day living.
Constructed by Louis Reuter, a local entrepreneur who opened Austin's first self-service grocery store (Piggly-Wiggly), the home blends Spanish and Mission Revival architecture. Its unique U-shape honors the site's mature live oaks and captures sweeping skyline views.
Inside, original period details shine—oak flooring in the living room, antique Spanish mosaic tile in the dining room, and clay tile from UT's Old Main in the solarium, all centered around a carved wood fireplace mantel. Vaulted plaster ceilings add warmth and charm.
The home features three bedrooms, including a primary suite that opens to a private rooftop patio with dramatic skyline views—ideal for cocktails, al fresco dining, or quiet afternoons in the sun.
While preserving its rich history, the estate offers forward-looking potential. The current owners have partnered with a renowned architectural firm to design plans for a future compound—complete with a pool, guest quarters, pool house, expansive gardens, and garage.
Set on .56 acres, this residence is more than a home—it's a piece of Austin's legacy. Owning the Reuter House is a rare opportunity to live in a place that's as visionary today as it was nearly a century ago.
Location
State TX
County Travis
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Two Primary Suties, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Tile Counters, Primary Bedroom on Main
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Stone, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace No
Appliance Oven, Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Feature Exterior Steps, Garden, Private Yard
Fence Fenced, Masonry, Stone, Wrought Iron
Pool None
Community Features None
Utilities Available Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Waterfront Description None
View City, City Lights, Downtown, Neighborhood, Skyline, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Spanish Tile
Porch See Remarks, Patio, Rear Porch, Terrace
Total Parking Spaces 4
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Views
Faces South
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Masonry – All Sides
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Travis Hts
Middle Schools Lively
High Schools Travis
School District Austin Isd
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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