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Property listed by Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty 512-261-0008 {attribution_contact}
Description
Astronaut Alan Shepard’s historical landmark home in Lakeway is available to the market! One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts and the first American launched into space in 1961 later commanded the Apollo 14 moon mission in 1971 becoming the only Mercury astronaut to reach the moon. He hand-picked this lot on a rocky promontory 140 feet above Lake Travis on the main basin across from Point Venture. In 1967, Commander Shepard built this 3,339 square foot property which includes an 85-foot back deck with sweeping views of the skies, hill country and lake. All four bedrooms offer ensuite baths located on the main level with a game room, large storage closet and a fifth full bath including a sauna on the lower terrace. Renovations over the years include upgrades to the kitchen and bathrooms in 2010. A pool was added shortly after and the current owners have further upgraded the home with hardwood floors throughout and all new windows. All 8 sliding patio doors were replaced and the A/C ductwork was replaced and rerouted along with a complete insulation package enhancing efficiency. Along with the lake being the main focal point in the living room, a large wood burning stone fireplace offers warmth and comfort. Within the two-car garage is a closed off work room with a built-in storage system. In addition to great shopping, restaurants and golf courses close by, the community benefits from no HOA fees and a low tax rate of 1.7%. 818 Mariner provides a piece of American history while enjoying breath taking starry sky views and Lake Travis.
Property Details and Features
Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher
- Electric Cooktop
- Electric Oven
- Electric Water Heater
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Bathrooms
- 5 full bathrooms
- 5 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 4 total bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms on main level
Building
- Built in 1966
- Stories: 2
- 3,339 sqft living area
- Frame
- Stone
- Vertical Siding
Community
- Dog Park
- Fishing
- Golf
- Lake
- Library
- Park
- Pool
- Airport/Runway
- Tennis Court(s)
- Trash Pickup Door to Door
- Trails/Paths
Disclosures
- Seller Disclosure
Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Private Yard
Fence
- Back Yard
- Wrought Iron
Fireplaces
- 1 fireplace
- Living Room
Floors
- Wood
Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Slab
Garage
- 2 garage spaces
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Lake Travis
- Waterfront
- Lake Front
Heating
- Central
- Electric
Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Breakfast Bar
- Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Double Vanity
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Granite Counters
- High Speed Internet
- Interior Steps
- Multiple Living Areas
- Main Level Primary
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Room
- Washer Hookup
- Electric Dryer Hookup
Listing
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
- Listed on 2024-03-14
Location
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Lakeway Sec 06
Lot
- 0.2984 acres
- Area: 0.2984
- Near Golf Course
- Landscaped
- Sprinklers Automatic
- Trees Medium Size
- Views
Parking
- 2 covered spaces
- Attached
- Driveway
- Garage
Pool
- Private pool
- Infinity
- Community
Possession
- Closing & Funding
- Immediately
- Negotiable
Property
- Resale
- Hills
- Lake
Roof
- Composition
Schools
- Elementary School: Serene Hills
- Elementary School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Middle School: Lake Travis
- Middle School District: Lake Travis ISD
- High School: Lake Travis
- High School District: Lake Travis ISD
Sewer
- Septic Tank
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $11,702
- Year: 2023
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- High Speed Internet Available
- Phone Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Underground Utilities