$1,250,000

About this home

OFFER deadline Tuesday 5PM. SUNDAY OPEN 1-3. Perched above a lush canyon on nearly two-thirds of an acre in Austin's coveted Great Hills neighborhood, The Canyon Contemporary by MakingModernHome is a thoughtfully reimagined 1980s residence celebrating its architectural origins while embracing modern living. (Final inspections and finishing touches underway. Updated photography coming soon, featuring the freshly oiled Ipe deck and sunlight streaming through the interiors.) Sweeping canyon views, mature oaks, and exceptional southern exposure fill the home with soft, natural light. The renovation preserves its original character, including the restored terrazzo foyer, rich architectural paneling, and clerestory windows, while introducing a sophisticated palette of natural oak, antique brass, limestone, and layered textures. Generous living spaces embrace the views, with an exceptionally functional kitchen featuring oak cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and considered details. The redesigned floor plan includes a main-level primary suite, dramatic limewashed office or guest room, and full guest bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, flexible loft (easily enclosed as another bedroom), and second-story deck create a treehouse-like retreat among the oaks. Outdoor living is equally compelling. An approximately 700-square-foot elevated deck with steel structure and Ipe decking overlooks the canyon, while the dramatic terraced backyard connects to the natural landscape and offers a spectacular setting for a future infinity-edge pool. With step-free entry, a versatile floor plan, and remarkable privacy, the home is equally suited to quiet mornings overlooking the canyon or intimate gatherings in its generous living spaces. Nestled among the rolling hills and mature oaks of Great Hills, yet remarkably convenient to the Arboretum, shopping, dining, and Austin's major employment corridors, this home feels wonderfully removed without being far away.

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Facts

Property type

Residential · Single Family Residence

Year built

1982

Lot size

0.66 acres

Living area

2,450 sq ft

Price per sq ft

$510

Bathrooms

3 full, 0 half

Garage

2 spaces

Annual taxes

$15,926

County

Travis

Neighborhood

Great Hills Sec 10

School district

Austin ISD

Schools

Davis · Murchison · Anderson

Features

Roof

Composition

View

Canyon, Creek/Stream, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Sewer

Public Sewer

Levels

Two

Cooling

Central Air

Fencing

None

Heating

Central

Flooring

Terrazzo, Tile, Wood

Utilities

Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Appliances

Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, RNGHD, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater

Lot

See Remarks, Greenbelt, Back Yard, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Sprinkler - Automatic, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front

Water

Public

Pool

See Remarks

Horse amenities

None

Windows

See Remarks, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)

Parking

Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level

Exterior

Balcony, No Exterior Steps

Interior

Bar, Breakfast Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling-High, Ceiling-Vaulted, Stone Counters, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Study/Home Office, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)

Community

See Remarks, Golf

Fireplace

Great Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Foundation

Slab

Waterfront

Creek

Energy efficiency

Insulation

Accessibility

See Remarks

Construction

HardiPlank Type, Blown-In Insulation, Stone Veneer

Patio & porch

Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch

Location