$1,349,000

Property Overview

This is the iconic "Ramp House" on Live Oak Street in Austin, TX—an architectural landmark designed by renowned Austin architect MJ Neal that has shaped the city's creative landscape since 2002. The inverted floor plan is brilliantly conceived, positioning living spaces on the upper levels to capture light and views while bedrooms nestle privately below. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls and skylights bathe the 2,245-square-foot interior in natural light, creating an open flow between the living, kitchen, dining, and seating areas that feels both spacious and intimate.

The home's signature sculptural ramp defines the experience, a handcrafted structural steel and Brazilian hardwood feature that serves as both vertical circulation and a stunning display for art and books. An oversized switchback landing provides flexible living space, while a spiral staircase ascends to an expansive roof deck—a true oasis above the neighborhood. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence on a substantial 5,941-square-foot lot represents a rare intersection of functional design and artistic vision, offering the kind of architectural character most collectors spend years searching for.

Vox Residential Insight

The Ramp House is one of Austin's most documented residential designs and represents exactly the type of distinctive, architect-designed home that continues to appreciate in our market. At $601 per square foot, this offering captures genuine design innovation that simply cannot be replicated, making it a compelling consideration for buyers who value artistic integrity and architectural significance.

Agent Description

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom architectural masterpiece, known as the "Ramp House" is a testament to visionary design and timeless elegance. Crafted by renowned Austin architect MJ Neal, this iconic home has left an indelible mark on the local architectural landscape and continues to inspire. Step inside and take in a symphony of light, color, and space. The open floor plan, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and skylights flood the interior with natural light. An inverted floor plan places the living areas above and the bedrooms and baths below, maximizing privacy and tranquility. The home’s signature ramp feature, a sculptural and functional element handcrafted from structural steel and Brazilian hardwood, provides vertical circulation and doubles as a display for books and art. The landing at the switchback is oversized to provide flex space. The living, kitchen, dining and seating spaces flow naturally into each other. A spiral staircase leads to an expansive roof deck oasis, enfolded by trees and offering panoramic views of the surrounding neighborhood and beyond. Among the home’s bespoke features are walls of glass that fold into skylights and full-height sliding doors opening to a secluded courtyard. It also features polished concrete floors, black quartz and limestone countertops, stainless appliances, and European fixtures throughout. South Austin's coveted Bouldin Creek neighborhood offers residents a balance of urban suburban feel, and is home to a walkable surplus of restaurants, shops, coffee shops, entertainment and parks.

Property Details

Listing data last updated: May 19, 2026

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