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8125 Joy RdOn Market

8125 Joy Rd

Volente, TX 78641 · Travis County

MLS #5270575

$849,900
4bd · 3ba · 3,524 sqft · built 1997

A one-of-a-kind tri-level geodesic dome estate near Lake Travis, on 0.46 acres with walkable lake access. Four full bedrooms plus an additional private sleeping area, three full baths, two full kitchens, and an observation tower loft library. Currently operated passively as an Airbnb/Vrbo. On the market via MLS #3765075.

Erika's take

5 br geodome house & current str w/ lake views, observation tower loft library

Tax play notes

80% improvement-to-land ratio per Travis CAD's 2026 assessment ($483,084 improvement of $607,322 total) on this 1997-built geodesic dome — despite the Leander mailing address, this parcel falls within Travis County. A high improvement ratio makes this a strong cost segregation candidate.

Projected annual revenue
$95,000
Avg nightly rate
—
Avg occupancy
—
Gross yield
11.2%

~$95,000/yr estimated revenue.

Assessed value — land vs. improvement (2026)

Land
Improvement
Land value
$124,238
Improvement value
$483,084
Total assessed
$607,322
Source: county appraisal district record ↗

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Added Sep 17, 2026